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  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry

    Test Code
    SA060
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen chemistry that allows assessment of four analytes: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Glucose (GLU), and Total Protein (TP).

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, CBC

    Test Code
    SA070
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (SA060) with Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, CBC, HWAg

    Test Code
    SA130
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, HWAg
    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
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (SA060), Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection.

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, CBC, T4

    Test Code
    SA1519
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, SDMA, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, T4
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Creatinine (CREA), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), and Total Protein (TP)) with Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Total T4.

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, HWAg

    Test Code
    SA140
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), HWAg
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (SA060) and Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection.

  • Muscle Enzyme Screen (Equine)

    Test Code
    L275
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    AST, CPK, LDH
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).

  • Mycoplasma PCR

    Test Code
    S16789
    Results:
    10-12 days
    Component
    Mycoplasma PCR
    Specimen
    One or more of the following: Tissue (fresh, in non-additive tube with or without a few drops of saline, from the location of suspected infection); Fluid (ocular, conjunctival, BAL, joint) in non-additive transport tube or in sealed, leakproof container; Nasal swab (dry, without culture media)

  • Neorickettsia risticii (PHF) PCR

    Test Code
    S14479
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    PHF PCR
    Specimen
    Submit both of these specimens, if possible:
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    5 grams of feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Shedding in the feces and viremia may occur at different times during the course of the disease.

    Recommend submitting BOTH EDTA whole blood AND fecal sample. There is no additional charge for testing both samples.

  • Neospora caninum IFA

    Test Code
    S16560
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Neospora caninum IFA
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Results are expressed as an antibody titer consistent with exposure to Neospora caninum.

  • Neurologic Profile (Rabbit)

    Test Code
    AE240
    Results:
    1-10 days
    Component
    Small Mammal Comprehensive Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, ALP, SGOT, SGPT, TBIL, BUN, CA, CL, CHOL, CREA, CPK, GLU, PHOS, K, NA), CBC (Small Mammal), Encephalitozoon cuniculi IgG Ab, Pasteurella Ab Titer
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum or heparinized plasma in red top, white top, or serum separator tube OR green micro vial (gel); 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender or green vial (no gel)
    Test Description
    Small Mammal Comprehensive Chemistry (AE190), Small Mammal Complete Blood Count (CBC), Encephalitozoon cuniculi IgG Antibody (Ab), and Pasteurella Antibody (Ab) Titer.

  • O&P, Accuplex (Canine)

    Test Code
    AC805
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Accuplex, O&P
    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
    Accuplex (AC100) for canine Vector-borne Disease (VBD) screening and O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation).

    Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

  • O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA

    Test Code
    T808
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA
    Specimen
    6 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation) and Giardia Antigen (Ag) detection by ELISA. Giardia Ag ELISA is considered more sensitive than a single floatation test.

  • O&P, Smear

    Test Code
    T806
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    O&P, Smear
    Specimen
    5 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Fecal Ova and Parasite (O&P) and direct smear evaluation. O&P samples are appropriately mixed with zinc sulfate solution, centrifuged, followed by flotation and slide evaluation. Fecal direct smear evaluation is used to check for adult protozoal organisms.

  • Occult Blood, Feces

    Test Code
    T810
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Fecal Occult Blood
    Specimen
    3 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    This is a test for the detection of occult blood in fecal samples. The test is not highly sensitive and is dependent on the amount of heme present and how evenly the heme is spread throughout the sample.

  • OFA Thyroid Panel

    Test Code
    SA1528
    Results:
    OFA will issue report (with results) directly to submitting client
    Component
    OFA, OFA Interpretation, FT4ED, TSH, TgAA
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top tube. Do not use serum separator tube for submission.
    Test Description
    The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) thyroid panel for dogs includes a Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4ED), Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH), and Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies (TgAA).

    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.

  • Oral Path Biopsy

    Test Code
    ORLPATH
    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 with a special interest in oral cavity pathology will evaluate the tissue.

    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 antech.com/reference‑lab/diagnostics/pathology.

  • Oral Sugar Test POST (Equine)

    Test Code
    L545P
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Insulin, GLU Post Syrup (Equine)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL POST serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube (labeled accordingly)
    Test Description
    Assessment of the insulin response to a standard volume of ingested sugars for a diagnosis of Insulin Dysregulation (ID). No PRE sample (baseline).

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