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  • Fibrinogen (Quantitative)

    Test Code
    T365
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Fib (Quantitative)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma from whole blood collected in a blue top tube at least 2/3rds full to the fill line
    Test Description
    This test is used to measure the concentration of functional fibrinogen (Fib) in the plasma.

  • Fibrinogen (Quantitative) Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD40
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Fib (Quantitative)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma from whole blood collected in a blue top tube at least 2/3rds full to the fill line
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. This test is used to measure the concentration of functional fibrinogen (Fib) in the plasma.

  • FIP mRNA PCR

    Test Code
    T600
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    FIP mRNA PCR
    Specimen
    One of the following specimens:
    1. 1.0 – 2.0 mL fluid (ascitic fluid, pleural effusion, urine) in sterile tube
    2. Tissue biopsies (organ, node) in a sterile tube with 0.5 mL of saline (formalin fixed tissue is not acceptable)
    3. Aspirates (organ, node) placed on a glass slide

    Note:
    Highest copy numbers of FIP mRNA are found in peritoneal fluid, followed by urine, lymph node tissue, intestinal tissue and pleural fluid. The lowest copy numbers are found in whole blood, bone marrow and CSF.
    Test Description
    This PCR test detects mRNA of the M gene of all known feline coronavirus strains in any sample. However, for diagnosis of FIP, only the detection of mRNA outside of the intestinal tract is indicative since active replication of the virus in circulating mononuclear cells is typical for FIP.

  • FIV Ab IFA

    Test Code
    T610
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    FIV Ab IFA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation for the presence of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Antibody (Ab) by IFA.

  • FIV Ab IFA Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD15
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    FIV Ab IFA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Evaluation for the presence of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Antibody (Ab) by IFA.

  • FIV Ab, Western Blot

    Test Code
    S16865
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    FIV Ab, Western blot
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is a western blot test to detect antibodies directed against the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). It may be used as a confirmatory test for the presence of antibodies against FIV.

  • Fluid Analysis

    Test Code
    FLUA
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Includes preparation of submitted sample, Cell Count (WBC & RBC), Specific Gravity, Protein measurement, and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist
    Specimen
    1.0 mL body cavity fluid in lavender or red top tube with 2 air-dried and unstained smears prepared from fluid
    Test Description
    This is the appropriate test for the evaluation of fluids from a cavity or tissue space. The fluid will be characterized based on protein, specific gravity, white and red cells, and a pathologist will evaluate the fluid and provide a microscopic description and, when possible, diagnosis.

  • Fluid Analysis (Cerebrospinal)

    Test Code
    CSF
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    CSF analysis with microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist
    Specimen
    1.0 mL cerebrospinal fluid in lavender or red top tube submitted with source and clinical history
    Test Description
    Includes preparation of submitted sample, colour, clarity, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) cell count (WBC & RBC), specific gravity, protein, glucose, and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist.

  • Fluid Analysis (Synovial)

    Test Code
    SYFLUA
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Synovial analysis with microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist
    Specimen
    1.0 mL synovial fluid in lavender top or red top tube submitted with source and clinical history
    Test Description
    Includes preparation of submitted sample, colour, clarity, synovial fluid cell count (WBC & RBC), specific gravity, protein, and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist.

  • Fluid Part Only

    Test Code
    FL
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Includes characterization of fluid (color, clarity), Cell Count (WBC & RBC), Specific Gravity, protein measurement
    Specimen
    0.5 mL body cavity fluid in lavender top, red top, or white top tube
    Test Description
    This portion of a fluid analysis includes characterization of the submitted body cavity or tissue space fluid based on colour, clarity, specific gravity, protein and white and red cell counts.

  • Fractional Excretion of Electrolytes

    Test Code
    L340
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    – Chemistry (serum): CA, CL, CREA, PHOS, NA, K – Urine: CA, CL, CREA, PHOS, NA, K
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube and 1.0 mL urine in urine transport tube. Samplees must be drawn and submitted at the same time. Label samples accordingly as URINE or SERUM.
    Test Description
    – Chemistry panel (serum): Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Creatinine (CREA), Phosphorus (PHOS), Sodium (NA), Potassium (K)
    – Urine panel: Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Creatinine (CREA), Phosphorus (PHOS), Sodium (NA), Potassium (K)

  • Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4ED)

    Test Code
    T460
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    FT4ED
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    FT4 by Equilibrium dialysis.

  • Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4ED) Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD50
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    FT4ED
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code.

  • Fructosamine Assay

    Test Code
    S16345
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Fructosamine
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Serum Fructosamine concentrations reflect the mean blood glucose concentrations during the preceding one to two weeks. The measurement can be used to differentiate stress hyperglycemia from diabetes mellitus.

  • Fructosamine Assay Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD260
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Fructosamine
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Serum Fructosamine concentrations reflect the mean blood glucose concentrations during the preceding one to two weeks. The measurement can be used to differentiate stress hyperglycemia from diabetes mellitus.

  • Fungal Identification

    Test Code
    M082
    Results:
    2 days
    Component
    Fungal ID
    Specimen
    DTM fungal culture bottle, or fungal culture plate
    Test Description
    Used after fungal growth has occurred in order to identify the fungi as dermatophytes versus saprophytic fungi.

  • Fungal Serology

    Test Code
    SFUN
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    Aspergillus Ab, Blastomyces Ab, Histoplasma Ab
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or white top tube

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