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  • Pre-purchase Drug Screen (Equine)

    Test Code
    S1680
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Drug Screen (Equine)
    Specimen
    One or more of the following: 5.0 mL serum (acceptable) in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 10 mL urine (preferred) in urine transport tube; 5 mL plasma (acceptable) in green top tube. Label sample(s) accordingly as URINE, SERUM, or PLASMA
    Test Description
    Drug Screen (performed at TVMDL) includes the following:
    – Corticosteroids (LC/MS): Betamethasone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, triamcinolone acetonide
    – NSAIDs: Acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, carprofen, celcoxib, deracoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, eltenac, ethacrynic acid, etodolac, fenbufen, fenoprofen, firocoxib, flufenamic acid, flunixin, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, indoprofen, ketoprofen, ketorolac, meclofenamic acid, mefanamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, naproxen, oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, salicylic acid, tenoxicam, tolfenamic acid, tolmetin
    – Tranquilizers: Acepromazine, fluphenazine, fluoxetine, guanabenz, reserpine, romifidine
    – Muscle relaxant: Methocarbamol

    Methodology: Liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry.

  • PrecisionPSL

    Test Code
    T165
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    PrecisionPSL
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    PrecisionPSL (Pancreatic Sensitive Lipase) is used to help diagnose pancreatitis in patients with consistent clinical signs.

  • PrecisionPSL Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD90
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    PrecisionPSL
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. PrecisionPSL (Pancreatic Sensitive Lipase) is used to help diagnose pancreatitis in patients with consistent clinical signs.

  • Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG)

    Test Code
    S16635
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    PMSG
    Specimen
    2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Recommended for testing at day 45-120 post breeding.

  • Progesterone

    Test Code
    T475
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Progesterone
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or white top tube
    Test Description
    Progesterone level

  • Progesterone, Estradiol (Equine)

    Test Code
    L470
    Results:
    1-10 days
    Component
    Progesterone, Estradiol
    Specimen
    1.5 mL serum in red top tube. Submission of serum separator tube is not recommended.

  • Progesterone, PMSG, Estradiol (Equine)

    Test Code
    L480
    Results:
    1-10 days
    Component
    Progesterone, PMSG, Estradiol
    Specimen
    3.0 mL serum in red top tube. Submission of serum separator tube is not recommended.
    Test Description
    Progesterone, Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG), and Estradiol.

  • Progesterone, Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (Equine)

    Test Code
    L460
    Results:
    1-9 days
    Component
    Progesterone, PMSG
    Specimen
    2.5 mL serum in red top tube. Submission of serum separator tube is not recommended.
    Test Description
    Progesterone and Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG).

  • Protein Electrophoresis (Avian)

    Test Code
    AE300
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    TP, Pre-ALB, ALB, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, Gamma with interpretation
    Specimen
    0.5 mL of serum collected in red top or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Pre-Albumin (PRE-ALB), Albumin (ALB), Total Protein (TP), Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, and Gamma with interpretation.

  • Protein Electrophoresis (Serum)

    Test Code
    T240
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    TP, ALB, GLOB, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Gamma 1 fraction assessment with interpretation
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Total Protein (TP), Albumin (ALB), Globulin (GLOB), Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, and Gamma 1 fraction assessment with interpretation.

    An evaluation of the globulin fraction of the serum (Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, and Gamma) to determine if the globulin fraction is monoclonal based on these components.

  • Protein Electrophoresis (Urine)

    Test Code
    T245
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    Urine Protein Electrophoresis (TP, ALB, GLOB, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Gamma 1 with Interpretation)
    Specimen
    4.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation for Bence Jones proteins in urine. Urine Protein Electrophoresis (Total Protein (TP), Albumin (ALB), Globulin (GLOB), Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Gamma 1 with Interpretation).

  • Protein Electrophoresis Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD130
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    TP, ALB, GLOB, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, Gamma 1 fraction assessment with interpretation
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Includes Total Protein (TP), Albumin (ALB), Globulin (GLOB), Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta 1, and Gamma 1 fraction assessment with interpretation.

    An evaluation of the globulin fraction of the serum (Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, and Gamma) to determine if the globulin fraction is monoclonal based on these components.

  • Protein Electrophoresis Add-on (Avian)

    Test Code
    ADD330
    Results:
    2-3 days
    Component
    TP, Pre-ALB, ALB, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, Gamma with interpretation
    Specimen
    0.5 mL SERUM
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Includes Pre-Albumin (PRE-ALB), Albumin (ALB), Total Protein (TP), Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, and Gamma with interpretation.

  • Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease

    Test Code
    S16085
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease
    Specimen
    0.5 mL EDTA or heparinized whole blood in lavender or green
    top tube

  • PT

    Test Code
    T410
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    PT
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma in non-additive transport tube
    Test Description
    Prothrombin Time (PT) measures the integrity of the extrinsic and common components of the coagulation cascade.

  • PT, aPTT

    Test Code
    T415
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    PT, aPTT
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma in non additive transport tube
    Test Description
    Prothrombin Time (PT) measures the integrity of the extrinsic and common components of the coagulation cascade. Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) measures the integrity of the intrinsic and common components of the coagulation cascade.

  • PT, aPTT Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD290
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    PT, aPTT
    Specimen
    0.5 mL citrated plasma in non-additive transport tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Prothrombin Time (PT) measures the integrity of the extrinsic and common components of the coagulation cascade. Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) measures the integrity of the intrinsic and common components of the coagulation cascade.

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