OFA will issue report (with results) directly to submitting client..
Specimen
2.0 mL serum in red top tube. Do not use serum separator tube for submission.
Test Description
OFA, OFA Interpretation, Free T4 by ED, TSH, and Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody.
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) thyroid panel for dogs includes a FT4 by ED, thyroid stimulation hormone and thyroglobulin auto antibody.
A completed OFA form must accompany the specimen. Client must also submit a check for $15.00 payable to the OFA or complete the Credit Card information section on the OFA submission form. Contact OFA at 573‑442‑0418 or online at ofa.org.
Interferences: T4 evaluation can be affected in a hemolyzed or moderately lipemic sample. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Lipemia can falsely elevate TSH results.