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  • Small Chemistry, GGT, CBC, T4 (Hyperthyroid)

    Test Code
    SA805
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Small Chemistry (ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, BUN, CREA, SDMA, CL, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, 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
    A useful panel to evaluate the response to methimazole after a full minimum database has been run to make the initial diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Includes Small Chemistry (Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine (CREA), Chloride (CL), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ration (NA/K), and Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA)), with Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Total T4.

  • Small Chemistry, GLU, CBC, T4 (Hyperthyroid)

    Test Code
    SA805G
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Small Chemistry (ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, BUN, CREA, SDMA, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, 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
    A useful panel to evaluate the response to methimazole after a full minimum database has been run to make the initial diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Includes Small Chemistry panel (Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine (CREA), Chloride (CL), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ration (NA/K), and Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA)), Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Total T4.

  • Sodium (NA)

    Test Code
    T195
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    NA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Sodium

  • Sodium and Potassium Combo

    Test Code
    T200
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    NA, K, NA/K
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), and Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K).

  • Standard Chemistry (Avian)

    Test Code
    AE040
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, SGOT, PHOS, GLU, CA, CPK, Uric Acid
    Specimen
    0.5 mL heparinized plasma in spun green top micro vial with gel
    Test Description
    Includes Calcium (CA), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Glucose (GLU), Phosphorus (PHOS), Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT), Total Protein (TP), and Uric Acid.

  • Standard Chemistry (Reptile)

    Test Code
    AE170
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, SGOT, PHOS, GLU, CA, CL, CPK, NA, K, NA/K, Uric Acid
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube or green top micro vial (with gel)
    Test Description
    Includes Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Glucose (GLU), Phosphorus (PHOS), Potassium (K), Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Total Protein (TP), and Uric Acid.

  • Standard Chemistry (Small Mammal)

    Test Code
    AE210
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, TBIL, ALP, SGPT, PHOS, BUN, CREA, CL, GLU, CA, NA, K
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Creatinine (CREA), Glucose (GLU), Phosphorus (PHOS), Potassium (K), Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT), Sodium (NA), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).

  • Standard Chemistry, Bile Acids, EPH (Avian)

    Test Code
    AE055
    Results:
    1-3 days
    Component
    Avian Standard Chemistry (TP, SGOT, PHOS, GLU, CA, CPK, Uric Acid), Bile Acid (Avian/Exotics), EPH (Avian)
    Specimen
    0.75 mL heparinized plasma in 2 green top micro vials (with gel); 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood in green top micro vial (no gel); 2 freshly prepared blood smears in slide holder
    Test Description
    Avian Standard Profile (AE040), Bile Acids (Avian/Exotics), and Avian Protein Electrophoresis (EPH).

  • Standard Chemistry, CBC (Avian)

    Test Code
    AE050
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Avian Standard Chemistry (TP, SGOT, PHOS, GLU, CA, CPK, Uric Acid), CBC (Avian/Exotics)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL heparinized plasma in spun green top micro vial with gel; 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood in green top micro vial (no gel)
    Test Description
    Avian Standard Chemistry (AE040) with Avian/Exotics Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • Standard Chemistry, CBC (Reptile)

    Test Code
    AE180
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Reptile Standard Chemistry (TP, SGOT, PHOS, GLU, CA, CL, CPK, NA, K, NA/K, Uric Acid), CBC (Avian/Exotics)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL heparinized plasma in spun green top micro vial with gel; 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood in green top micro vial (no gel)
    Test Description
    Reptile Standard Chemistry (AE170) with Avian/Exotics Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • Standard Chemistry, CBC (Small Mammal)

    Test Code
    AE220
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Small Mammal Standard Chemistry (TP, TBIL, ALP, SGPT, PHOS, BUN, CREA, GLU, CA, NA, K, CL), CBC (Small Mammal)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum 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 Standard Chemistry (AE210) with Small Mammal Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • Standard Chemistry, CBC, Bile Acids (Avian)

    Test Code
    AE051
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Avian Standard Chemistry (TP, SGOT, PHOS, GLU, CA, CPK, Uric Acid), CBC (Avian/Exotics), Bile Acid (Avian/Exotics)
    Specimen
    0.75 mL heparinized plasma in 2 green top micro vials (with gel); 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood in green top micro vial (no gel); 2 freshly prepared blood smears in slide holder
    Test Description
    Avian Standard Profile (AE040), Avian/Exotics Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Bile Acids (Avian/Exotics).

  • Streptococcus equi equi PCR

    Test Code
    S86308
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    S. equi equi
    Specimen
    One or more of the following: 5.0 mL nasal wash; 5.0 mL guttural pouch wash; Pharyngeal swab. Submit sample(s) in non-additive tube without media
    Test Description
    Detection of S. equi equi bacterial DNA as the causative agent of Strangles infection. A positive sample indicates the presence of DNA but does not confirm live organism. A culture should be submitted separately. Can also be used to identify asymptomatic carriers.

    Nasopharyngeal wash or guttural pouch washes are the preferred samples. Nasal swabs are NOT recommended.

  • Streptococcus equi SeM ELISA

    Test Code
    S16740
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    Streptococcus equi SeM ELISA
    Specimen
    5.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    The SeM ELISA test assesses the IgG titer against the S. equi specific M protein. It is helpful for making vaccination decisions on horses with existing titers, identifying horses at risk of complications due to elevated titers or for horses with aberrant abscesses (bastard strangles). The SeM ELISA should not be used to determine the infection status of horses with clinical signs of strangles.

  • SuperChem

    Test Code
    SA010
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    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
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Amylase (AMYL), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), BUN/Creatinine Ratio (BUN/CREA), Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Creatinine (CREA), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Magnesium (MG), Phosphorous (PHOS), Potassium (K), PrecisionPSL (PSLipase), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Triglycerides (TRIG), Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).

  • SuperChem, CBC

    Test Code
    SA020
    Results:
    24 hours
    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
    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
    SuperChem (SA010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • SuperChem, CBC Follow-up Recheck

    Test Code
    RECHECK
    Results:
    24 hours
    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
    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
    This is a follow-up recheck test code. SuperChem (SA010) and Complete Blood Count (CBC) submitted within 30 days of a previous accession to assess/monitor trends in values.

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