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  • Parvovirus Vaccinal Titer

    Test Code
    T705
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Parvovirus Vaccine Titer
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Used to evaluate current IgG levels to parvovirus in light of previous vaccination.

  • Path Review (Urinalysis)

    Test Code
    T764
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    UA Path Review
    Specimen
    2.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    This test can be added onto a Urinalysis (UA) and includes sediment evaluation by a clinical pathologist.

  • PCR FUO Mini (Equine)

    Test Code
    L970
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    – EDTA Whole blood: EHY1, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, PHF – Fecal: PHF, ECoV
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube; 5.0 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    – EDTA Whole Blood: Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV1), Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Neorickettsia risticii (PHF)
    – Fecal: Neorickettsia risticii (PHF), Equine Coronavirus (ECoV)

  • PCR FUO Panel (Equine)

    Test Code
    L965
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    – Swab: Streptococcus equi, EHY1, EHY4, EIV, ERAV, ERBV – EDTA Whole blood: EHY1, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, PHF – Fecal: PHF, ECoV
    Specimen
    Submit the following: 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube; 5.0 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container or fecal swab in non-additive tube; Nasal swab in non-additive tube without media
    Test Description
    – Swab: Streptococcus equi, Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV1), Equine Herpes Virus 4 (EHV4), Equine Influenza Virus (EIV), Equine Rhinitis Virus A and B (ERAV & ERBV)
    – EDTA Whole Blood: Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV1), Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Neorickettsia risticii (PHF)
    – Fecal: Neorickettsia risticii (PHF), Coronavirus (ECoV)

  • PCR Respiratory Panel (Equine)

    Test Code
    L960
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    Streptococcus equi, Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Rhodococcus equi, EHV1, EHV4, EIV, ERAV, ERBV
    Specimen
    One or more of the following: transtracheal wash; bronchoalveolar lavage; guttural pouch wash; nasal swab; respiratory tract tissue. Submit sample(s) in non-additive tube and without media.
    Test Description
    Streptococcus equi, Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Rhodococcus equi, Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV1), Equine Herpes Virus 4 (EHV4), Equine Influenza Virus (EIV), Equine Rhinitis Virus A and B (ERAV & ERBV).

  • Pet Cancer Specialty Biopsy (Canine, Feline)

    Test Code
    FBXNEO
    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.

    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.

  • Phenobarbital

    Test Code
    T750
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Phenobarbital level
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or other non-additive transport tube
    Test Description
    Phenobarbital level

  • Phenobarbital Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD315
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Phenobarbital level
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or other non-additive tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code.

  • Phosphorus (PHOS)

    Test Code
    T180
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    PHOS
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Phosphorous

  • Piroplasmosis (Equine)

    Test Code
    S16848
    Results:
    10-12 days
    Component
    Theileria (Babesia) equi, Babesia caballi
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Theileria (Babesia) equi, Babesia caballi

  • Platelet Count (Automated)

    Test Code
    T400
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Platelet Count (Automated)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Platelet count

  • Platelet Count (Automated) Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD120
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Platelet Count (Automated)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL of EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code.

  • Platelet Count (Manual)

    Test Code
    T401
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Platelet count (Manual)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Manual platelet count

  • PLI at TAMU’s GI Lab

    Test Code
    S85364
    Results:
    5-7 business days
    Component
    PLI by species-specific ELISA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity (PLI): Canine (cPLI) or Feline (fPLI).

  • Post Cortisol

    Test Code
    T448
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Single cortisol
    Specimen
    0.5 serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube (labeled
    "Post")
    Test Description
    A single cortisol level, submitted as a POST, used to complete an ACTH stimulation or dexamethasone suppression test (8 hours).

  • Potassium (K)

    Test Code
    T185
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    K
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Potassium

  • PPID Monitoring Panel, FT4ED

    Test Code
    L560
    Results:
    1-3 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, T4, FT4ED, Fib, ACTH Endogenous (Equine)
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube; 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube; with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen) in blue top tube. Label ALL samples accordingly
    Test Description
    Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) Monitoring Panel includes Equine Chemistry (L010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fibrinogen (Fib) Quantitative, ACTH Endogenous (Equine), Insulin (Equine), Total T4, and Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4ED).

    See L525 and T470E for additional drawing instructions.

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