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Antech Diagnostics Test Guide

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  • Culture, Aerobic (Enhanced Fluid)

    Test Code
    M220
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Aerobic culture, MIC sensitivity testing
    Specimen
    Fluid in BD Bactec Blood Culture Bottle (BCB)
    Test Description
    Indicate the source of fluid on BCB and submission form.

  • Culture, Aerobic (Ophthalmic)

    Test Code
    M280
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Ophthalmic Aerobic Culture
    Specimen
    Culturette of eye. Submission of 2 culture swabs is preferred.
    Test Description
    An aerobic culture to determine eye-specific antibiotic susceptibility.

  • Culture, Aerobic (Reproduction)

    Test Code
    M020REPR
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Aerobic culture, MIC sensitivity testing
    Specimen
    Standard uterine culture swab

  • Culture, Ear

    Test Code
    M255
    Results:
    3-5 days
    Component
    Ear Aerobic culture and sensitivity
    Specimen
    Culturette from ear
    Test Description
    An aerobic culture of material obtained from the ear canal.

  • Culture, Mycoplasma

    Test Code
    M110
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Mycoplasma Culture
    Specimen
    Culturette of body fluid, TTW, semen, fresh urine, uterine,
    cervical, vaginal or lung tissue (with sample source
    indicated).
    Test Description
    Use this test when Mycoplasma infection is suspected.

  • Culture, Salmonella

    Test Code
    M121
    Results:
    3-4 days
    Component
    Salmonella Culture
    Specimen
    5 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container

  • Culture, Serial Blood X2

    Test Code
    M062
    Results:
    5 days
    Component
    Bacterial culture and MIC Sensitivity testing
    Specimen
    2 sets of aerobic and anaerobic BD Bactec blood culture bottles (preferred), one set for each single time point
    Test Description
    Bacterial culture and MIC Sensitivity testing. Utilize this test when bacteremia is suspected. Aerobic/anaerobic cultures are obtained at two separate time points. Each single time point requires two separate BACTEC bottles as indicated for aerobic and anaerobic culture.

  • Culture, Serial Blood X3

    Test Code
    M063
    Results:
    5 days
    Component
    Bacterial culture and MIC Sensitivity testing
    Specimen
    3 sets of aerobic and anaerobic BD Bactec blood culture bottles (preferred), one set for each single time point
    Test Description
    Utilize this test when bacteremia is suspected. Aerobic/anaerobic cultures are obtained at three separate time points. Each single time point requires two separate BACTEC bottles as indicated for aerobic and anaerobic culture.

  • Cyclosporine

    Test Code
    S18702
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Cyclosporine level
    Specimen
    2.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Used to assess the cyclosporine drug level being achieved, at the current drug dosing, in a given patient.

  • Cytology

    Test Code
    CYTO
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Includes preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist.
    Specimen
    2 or more air-dried and unstained slides with clinical history
    Test Description
    This test includes a microscopic evaluation of cells. The report includes cytologic interpretation, diagnosis, and comments regarding etiology and biological behavior where applicable.

  • Cytology (Reproduction)

    Test Code
    CYTOREPR
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Cytologic evaluation (microscopy)
    Specimen
    Two or more air-dried, unstained smears prepared fresh from uterine swab at time of collection. Please provide a clinical history and label each slide with patient name/source.
    Test Description
    Uterine swabs in or out of media are NOT an acceptable sample and will preclude testing.

  • Cytology Follow-up Recheck

    Test Code
    RCYTO
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Includes preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist.
    Specimen
    2 or more air-dried and unstained slides with clinical
    history
    Test Description
    This is a follow-up recheck test code. This test includes a microscopic evaluation of cells. The report includes cytologic interpretation, diagnosis, and comments regarding etiology and biological behavior where applicable.

  • D-Dimer

    Test Code
    T350
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    D-Dimer
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma in non-additive transport tube
    Test Description
    This test is used to measure the concentration of D-dimers.

  • Dermatopathology, DACVD Consult

    Test Code
    DERM
    Results:
    Histopathology report: 3-5 business days Consultation report: additional 1-3 business days
    Component
    Includes preparation of sample and microscopic interpretation by an anatomical pathologist.
    Specimen
    Submit samples in 10% neutral buffer formalin (less than 1L of formalin) using a leak-proof container approved for shipping biological specimens. Label with patient name, tissue source, and date. Bag container in zipper-lock see-through bag separately from other samples. All shipments must comply with U.S. DOT regulations. Go to website /reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/ for detailed instructions or call Customer Support at 800-872-1001, Dial 0. Protect biopsies in freezing temperatures by adding 1:10 ratio isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher) to formalin.
    Test Description
    This specialty biopsy is supported by a team of board-certified anatomic pathologists who are experienced in dermatopathology. A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology.

    Reports include: source, microscopic description, microscopic findings and pathologist’s comments and direct contact information. In addition, where applicable, reports include margin evaluation, tumor grading, and interpretation of special stains.

  • Dermatopathology, No DACVD Consult

    Test Code
    DERMPATH
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Reports include: source, microscopic description, microscopic findings and pathologist's comments and direct contact information. In addition, where applicable reports include margin evaluation, tumor grading, and interpretation of special stains.
    Specimen
    Submit samples in 10% neutral buffer formalin (less than 1L of formalin) using a leak-proof container approved for shipping biological specimens. Label with patient name, tissue source, and date. Bag container in zipper-lock see-through bag separately from other samples. All shipments must comply with U.S. DOT regulations. Go to website /reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/ for detailed instructions or call Customer Support at 800-341-3440, Dial 0. Protect biopsies in freezing temperatures by adding 1:10 ratio isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher) to formalin.
    Test Description
    A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology.

  • Desert Disease Panel w/SDMA,T4

    Test Code
    SA504
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    SuperChem (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, TBIL, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, SDMA, PHOS, GLU, CA, MG, NA, K, NA/K, CL, CHOL, TRIG, AMYL, PSLipase, CPK), CBC, Coccidioidomycosis Screen and Titer, Ehrlichia canis, T4
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    SuperChem (SA010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), screening for exposure to Ehrlichia canis (IFA) and Coccidioidomycosis (IgM and IgG), and Total T4.

  • Diabetes Monitoring Panel

    Test Code
    SA800
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Chemistry (TP, ALP, ALT, TBIL, BUN, CREA, SDMA, CL, GLU, PrecisionPSL, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, Fructosamine, UA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Chemistry panel with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fructosamine Assay, and Urinalysis (UA).

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