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  • SuperChem, CBC, UA, FeLV, FIV, HWAb, KeyScreen (Feline)

    Test Code
    KS494
    Results:
    1-3 days
    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, HWAb, FeLV, FIV, KeyScreen, UA
    Specimen
    1.25 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube; 0.3 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    SuperChem (SA010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen detection, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody detection, Feline Heartworm Antibody (HWAb) detection, KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) for intestinal parasite detection, and Urinalysis (UA).

  • SuperChem, CBC, UA, FeLV, FIV, KeyScreen (Feline)

    Test Code
    KS702
    Results:
    1-3 days
    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, FeLV, FIV, KeyScreen, UA
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube; 0.3 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    SuperChem (SA010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen detection, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody detection, KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) for intestinal parasite detection, and Urinalysis (UA).

  • SuperChem, CBC, UA, HWAg, KeyScreen

    Test Code
    KS112
    Results:
    1-3 days
    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, HWAg, KeyScreen, UA
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube; 0.3 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    SuperChem (SA010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection, and KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) for intestinal parasite detection, and Urinalysis (UA).

  • SuperChem, CBC, UA, KeyScreen

    Test Code
    KS021
    Results:
    1-3 days
    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, KeyScreen, UA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube; 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube; 0.3 grams feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    SuperChem (SA010) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) for intestinal parasite detection, and Urinalysis (UA).

  • SuperChem, T4

    Test Code
    SA120C
    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), T4
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum
    Test Description
    SuperChem (SA010) with Total T4.

  • Superliver (Liver Biopsy with Liver Staining Panel)

    Test Code
    FBXLSP
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Liver biopsy with liver staining panel
    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 board-certified anatomic pathology team sub-specializing in liver pathology of dogs and cats will provide expert analysis on standard H&E plus four additional stains for fibrosis, copper, iron and reticulin.

    Reports include: microscopic description, microscopic findings, and pathologist’s comments, staging of fibrosis, evaluation of the degree of parenchymal collapse, and a qualitative copper grade. If applicable, reports include margin evaluation, and tumor grading. As always, a consultation with a board-certified internal medicine consultant special interest in hepatic disease is available.

    IMPORTANT: Include a TRF with history including relevant lab work and imaging results. Specimen packaging MUST comply with US DOT transport of biohazardous material regulations for pickup and transport. Order DOT compliant packaging through healthtracks.com. For packaging instructions visit antech.com/reference-lab/diagnostics/pathology.

  • T3

    Test Code
    T480
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    T3
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Tri-iodothyronine (T3)

  • T3 Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD160
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    T3
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Tri-iodothyronine (T3).

  • T4

    Test Code
    T495
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    T4
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Total T4

  • T4 Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD190
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    T4
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Total T4.

  • T4 Autoantibodies (T4AA)

    Test Code
    T500
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    T4AA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Detection of T4AA is used to assess the presence of autoimmune thyroid disease. This test is less sensitive to autoimmune thyroid disease than the Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies (TgAA) test (T505).

  • T4 Autoantibodies (T4AA) Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD180
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    T4AA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Detection of T4AA is used to assess the presence of autoimmune thyroid disease. This test is less sensitive to autoimmune thyroid disease than the Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies (TgAA) test (T505).

  • T4, BUN, CREA, SDMA

    Test Code
    T107
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    T4, BUN, CREA, SDMA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine (CREA), Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), and Total T4.

  • T4, TSH

    Test Code
    SA401
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    T4, TSH
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Thyroid panel including Total T4 and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

  • T4, TSH Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD335
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    T4, TSH
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Thyroid panel including Total T4 and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

  • Taurine

    Test Code
    S16755
    Results:
    10-15 days
    Component
    Taurine concentration
    Specimen
    1.0 mL heparinized whole blood in green top tube
    Test Description
    Measurement of taurine concentration in whole blood via HPLC.

  • Testosterone

    Test Code
    S16760
    Results:
    2-5 days
    Component
    Testosterone
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Single testosterone level.

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