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Antech Diagnostics Test Guide

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  • Giardia Ag ELISA Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD250
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Giardia Ag ELISA
    Specimen
    5 grams fresh feces in Antech provided fecal
    container
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Giardia Antigen (Ag) ELISA.

  • Giardia Ag IFA, Cryptosporidium Ag IFA

    Test Code
    T790
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Giardia Ag IFA, Cryptosporidium Ag IFA
    Specimen
    6 grams fresh fecal specimen in Antech provided fecal
    container
    Test Description
    This assay uses fluorescence-labeled monoclonal antibodies to detect Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts in stool samples.

  • Glucose (GLU)

    Test Code
    T150
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    GLU
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or spun serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Glucose

  • Gram Stain

    Test Code
    M090
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Gram Stain
    Specimen
    Prepared smear (unstained) from fluid (body cavity fluids, TTW or BAL), feces, urine, wound, or lesion material.
    Test Description
    This test is used to investigate the presence and morphology of bacteria, yeast, and fungi.

  • Granulosa Cell Tumor (Equine)

    Test Code
    S85857
    Results:
    2-21 days
    Component
    Progesterone, Testosterone, Inhibin (Equine)
    Specimen
    3.0 mL serum in red top tube. Submission of serum separator tube is not recommended.

  • Health Program (Equine)

    Test Code
    L510
    Results:
    1-4 days
    Component
    Equine Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, AST, GGT, DBIL, TBIL, LDH, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, PHOS, CA, CL, CHOL, CPK, GLU, K, MG, NA, NA/K, TRIG), CBC, EIA (AGID), FEC (MST), Fib
    Specimen
    10 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container; 2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen) in blue top tube
    Test Description
    Equine Chemistry (L010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), EIA (AGID), Fecal Egg Count (FEC) by Modified Stoll’s Technique (MST), and Fibrinogen (Fib).

  • Health Program (No EIA) (Equine)

    Test Code
    L510NE
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Equine Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, AST, GGT, DBIL, TBIL, LDH, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, PHOS, CA, CL, CHOL, CPK, GLU, K, MG, NA, NA/K, TRIG), CBC, FEC (MST), Fib
    Specimen
    10 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container; 1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen) in blue top tube
    Test Description
    Equine Chemistry (L010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fecal Egg Count (FEC) by Modified Stoll’s Technique (MST), and Fibrinogen (Fib).

  • Health Program GVL (Equine)

    Test Code
    L510E
    Results:
    1-4 days
    Component
    Equine Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, AST, GGT, DBIL, TBIL, LDH, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, PHOS, CA, CL, CHOL, CPK, GLU, K, MG, NA, NA/K, TRIG), CBC, EIA (AGID) by GVL, FEC (MST), Fib
    Specimen
    10 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container; 2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen) in blue top tube
    Test Description
    Equine Chemistry (L010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), EIA (AGID) by GVL, Fecal Egg Count (FEC) by Modified Stoll’s Technique (MST), and Fibrinogen (Fib).

  • Hepatic Screen (Equine)

    Test Code
    L230
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Hepatic Screen (TP, ALB, GLOB, ALP, AST, DBIL, IBIL, TBIL, GGT, LDH, BUN, CL, K, NA, NA/K), Bile Acids
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Equine Hepatic Screen (Albumin (ALB), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Direct Bilirubin (DBIL), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Indirect Bilirubin (IBIL), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP)) with Bile Acids.

  • Herpes – Conjunctival Smear

    Test Code
    S16400
    Results:
    9-12 days
    Component
    Herpes Virus Ag
    Specimen
    2 conjunctival smears
    Test Description
    Conjunctival smears are used to evaluate for the presence of herpes virus antigen in epithelial cells via immunofluorescence.

  • Herpes Ab IFA

    Test Code
    S86022
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    Herpes Virus Ab
    Specimen
    0.3 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Detection of Herpes antibody (Ab) by IFA.

  • Herpes Virus PCR (Bovine)

    Test Code
    S14456
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    Herpes Virus (Bovine) PCR
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube

  • Histopathology

    Test Code
    FBX
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by anatomic 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
    A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted. The report will detail tissue source, microscopic observations, and pathologist’s notes. These notes may cover margin assessment, grading, special stain results and suggestions for additional tests if necessary. Include a Test Requisition Form (TRF) and comprehensive history with each biopsy submission.

    IMPORTANT: all specimens MUST be packaged in compliance with US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for transporting biological/hazardous materials. Non-compliant packages will not be picked up. DOT compliant packaging materials can be ordered through Healthtracks.com. Find detailed instructions for packaging specimens at /reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology/.

  • Histoplasma Antibody by AGID

    Test Code
    T640
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    Histoplasma Ab
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Evaluates for antibodies consistent with exposure to Histoplasma spp. by agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID). Results are reported as positive or negative.

  • Histoplasma capsulatum Ag, EIA

    Test Code
    S86569
    Results:
    5-7 days
    Component
    Histoplasma capsulatum Ag
    Specimen
    2.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation of Histoplasmosis which is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.

  • Histoplasma Titer

    Test Code
    S16405
    Results:
    7-14 days
    Component
    Histoplasma Titer
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Detection of antibody indicating exposure to Histoplasma spp. Titer provided.

  • HWAb (Feline)

    Test Code
    T625
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    HWAb (Feline)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This test evaluates for antibodies (Ab) consistent with heartworm (HW) exposure.

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