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  • Oral Sugar Test PRE and POST

    Test Code
    L545
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Pre Insulin, GLU (Equine), Insulin, GLU Post Syrup (Equine)
    Specimen
    PRE: 1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; POST: 1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube. Label BOTH samples accordingly
    Test Description
    Assessment of BOTH baseline insulin and the insulin response to a standard volume of ingested sugars for a diagnosis of Insulin Dysregulation (ID).

  • Osmolality – Serum

    Test Code
    S16575
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Serum Osmolality
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This may be of utility in the evaluation of the causes of PUPD.

  • Ova and Parasite (O&P)

    Test Code
    T805
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    O&P
    Specimen
    5 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Fecal O&P detection. Samples are appropriately mixed with zinc sulfate solution, centrifuged, followed by flotation and slide evaluation.

  • Pancreatitis Profile (Canine)

    Test Code
    S86468
    Results:
    2-10 days
    Component
    cPLI at TAMU’s GI Lab, cTLI, Cobalamin (Vit B-12), Folate
    Specimen
    1.5 mL serum
    Test Description
    1. Canine Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (cPLI) by canine-specific ELISA at TAMU’s GI Lab
    2. Canine Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity (cTLI) by chemiluminescence
    3. Cobalamin (B-12) by chemiluminescence
    4. Folate by chemiluminescence

  • Pancreatitis Profile (Feline)

    Test Code
    S86288
    Results:
    2-10 days
    Component
    fPLI at TAMU’s GI Lab, fTLI at TAMU’s GI Lab, Cobalamin (Vit B-12), Folate
    Specimen
    1.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    1. Feline Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (fPLI) at by feline-specific immunoassay at TAMU’s GI Lab
    2. Feline Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity (fTLI) by feline-specific immunoassay at TAMU’s GI Lab
    3. Cobalamin (B-12) by chemiluminescence
    4. Folate by chemiluminescence

  • Panleukopenia Titer IgG, IgM (Feline)

    Test Code
    S16580
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Panleukopenia Titer IgG & IgM
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This test evaluates for the presence of IgM and IgG antibodies to the feline panleukopenia virus. It will be positive either due to infection or vaccination against panleukopenia. Kittens may test positive due to transmammary transfer of antibodies. This test will also detect antibodies directed against canine parvovirus in cats infected with CPV-2a and CPV-2b.

  • Panleukopenia Vaccinal Titer (Feline)

    Test Code
    S16053
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Panleukopenia Vaccine Titer
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    The test detects IgG antibodies against Panleukopenia via Immunofluorescent antibody assessment (IFA). A titer of 1:5 or greater, in the absence of clinical signs of disease, indicates an immunological response to vaccination. A vaccine titer of less than 1:5 indicates a low level of circulating antibodies.

  • Panleukopenia Vaccinal Titer Add-on (Feline)

    Test Code
    ADD280
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Panleukopenia Vaccine Titer
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    The test detects IgG antibodies against Panleukopenia via Immunofluorescent antibody assessment (IFA). A titer of 1:5 or greater, in the absence of clinical signs of disease, indicates an immunological response to vaccination. A vaccine titer of less than 1:5 indicates a low level of circulating antibodies.

  • Parasite Identification

    Test Code
    T825
    Results:
    10-12 days
    Component
    Parasite ID
    Specimen
    Specimens may be submitted in 70% ethanol. This is preferred if further molecular analysis (PCR) is warranted. Submission form must include host species and body location from where parasite was collected. If submitting slides with worms, place slides in a leak proof container with 70% ethanol. Other representative sample types include feather, intestine, liver, fresh tissue, urine, wash/lavage, feces or vomitus. Samples fixed in formalin are acceptable but not suitable for molecular diagnosis.
    Test Description
    This is a sendout test. Listed TAT includes up to 2-day delivery time to sendout laboratory location.

  • Parathormone, Ionized Calcium

    Test Code
    S16595
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    PTH, iCa
    Specimen
    1.5 mL frozen serum
    Test Description
    Parathormone (PTH) and Ionized Calcium (iCa).

    Evaluates the total calcium, ionized calcium, and parathyroid hormone to further define the cause of abnormalities in calcium homeostasis.

    Results from this test will include interpretive comments provided by MSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Endocrinology Service. Their $15 interpretation fee will be added.

  • PARR

    Test Code
    S85503
    Results:
    9-11 business days
    Component
    PARR Assay
    Specimen
    Please provide a copy of the original cytology report and
    CSU submission form with your request.
    1. Blood and bone marrow:
    0.5 mL EDTA whole blood or bone marrow sample in lavender
    top tube. 4-5 very cellular bone marrow slides can also be
    submitted. Peripheral blood smears are not acceptable. If
    available, please provide a complete blood count with
    pathology review or cytology/histology report of the bone
    marrow.
    2. Lymph node and other organ aspirates:
    Fluid in EDTA (lavender top tube) or 4-5 cellular slides
    (smears or cytospins). No additional fluid (i.e.,
    saline/serum) needs to be added to aspirated fluid. Stained
    cytology slides are acceptable. Glued cover-slipped slides
    cannot be used.
    3. Body cavity fluid:
    Fluid in EDTA (lavender top tube) or 4-5 cellular slides
    (smears or cytospins).
    Stained cytology slides are acceptable.
    4. CSF:
    Multiple cellular cytospin preparations are preferred
    (stained or unstained) or fluid in EDTA (lavender top tube).
    For the sample to be diagnostic, it is estimated that 50,000
    lymphoid cells are needed. If the CSF has a lymphocyte count
    of 100/uL, at least 0.5 mL of fluid is needed, or the cells
    from 0.5 mL spun onto slides.
    5. Formalin-Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) Tissue:
    For this sample type, use code S86965 (Feline Intestinal
    Lymphoma Panel performed at MSU) or S85562 (Lymphoma Panel
    PARR, performed at MSU). If specifically requesting that
    PARR testing be performed on FFPE tissue at CSU, please use
    code S85503 and specify "FFPE tissue for CSU PARR"
    Test Description
    PARR (PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangement) is an assay that amplifies DNA. This test helps differentiate between monoclonal cells (most consistent with neoplasia) or polyclonal cells (most consistent with a reactive process).

  • Parvovirus Ab Titer (Canine)

    Test Code
    T690
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Parvovirus IgG, Parvovirus IgM
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation of IgM and IgG titers consistent with Canine Parvovirus exposure. Titers must be interpreted in light of previous vaccination and clinical signs.

  • Parvovirus Ab Titer Add-on (Canine)

    Test Code
    ADD100
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Parvovirus IgG, Parvovirus IgM
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation of IgM and IgG titers consistent with Canine Parvovirus exposure. Titers must be interpreted in light of previous vaccination and clinical signs.

  • Parvovirus Ab, Ag

    Test Code
    T700
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Parvovirus Ag, Canine Parvovirus Ab Titer
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 5.0 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Parvovirus Antigen (Ag), Canine Parvovirus Antibody (Ab) Titer

    Detects parvovirus antigen in fecal samples and evaluates a concurrent serum sample for IgM and IgG titers consistent with Canine parvovirus exposure.

  • Parvovirus Ag

    Test Code
    T695
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Parvovirus Ag
    Specimen
    5 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Detects Parvovirus Antigen (Ag) in fecal samples.

  • Parvovirus Ag Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD110
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Parvovirus Ag
    Specimen
    5 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Detects Parvovirus Antigen (Ag) in fecal samples.

  • Parvovirus PCR (Canine)

    Test Code
    S8710
    Results:
    4-7 days
    Component
    Parvovirus PCR
    Specimen
    2.0 grams feces, or GI tissue (2 mm biopsy) without preservative.
    Test Description
    Detection of canine parvovirus in feces or GI tissue.

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