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FOOD ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Acetaldehyde/Metaldehyde
T100
GI contents
2 - 5 Days
ACTH, Endogenous - Equine
See Equine ACTH, Endogenous
Aldosterone - Equine
See Equine Aldosterone
Ammonia
CH502
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Test
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/
test cost. WCVM only
See Bacterial Sensitivity Test
Antimony
T101
Tissue
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Arsenic
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
2 - 5 Days
Avian Adenovirus - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Enteric
Tissue, Liver
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Herpesvirus - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Swabs,
Visceral Organs, Feces
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Infectious Bronchitis
- Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Swabs
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis
- Virus Isolation in Eggs
See Avian herpesvirus
Avian Influenza Real Time PCR
PC76
Swabs in Transport Medium
Submit Sample by 10:00 a.m.
Same Day
Avian Influenza - Real Time
PCR Typing (H5;H7)
PC77
Swabs in Transport Medium
AI Matrix-positve Sample.
Submit sample by 10:00 a.m.
Same Day
Avian Influenza - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs/Swabs
Avian Mini Panel
1 - 3 Weeks
See Chemistry Panel - Avian Mini
Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum/Yolk
Min 3 Days
Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Real Time PCR
PC68
Tissues, Swabs
Submit sample by 10:00 am
Same Day
Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Kidney, Brain, Intestine
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Poxvirus Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory/GI Tract Organs,
Scab Scrapings
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Reovirus Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Feces,
Synovial Membranes, Tendons
1 - 3 Weeks
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Test Name
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Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Mini Plus Panel
See Chemistry Panel Avian/Reptile/Amphibian Mini Plus Panel
Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Standard Panel
See Chemistry Panel - Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Standard Panel
Bacterial Culture
B202
Urine/ear swab
Per animal; includes one sensitivity.
2 - 4 Days
Bacterial Culture
B204
Feces, Intestine
Aerobic/anaerobic/Campylobacter sp./
Salmonella sp. Includes one sensitivity.
2 - 4 Days
Bacterial Culture
B214
Nasal Swab Culture Monitoring
No Sensitivity
Bacterial Culture
B220
Other specimens
Per animal/includes one sensitivity.
Bacterial Culture - Necropsy
Sample - Poultry and Other
Food Animals Except Swine
B801
Maximum 3 Tissues per animal
$15.00/extra sample supported price,
$20.00 list.
Includes aerobic/anaerobic and
Salmonella sp. No sensitivity.
2 Days
Bacterial Culture - Necropsy
Sample - Swine
B800
Maximum 3 Tissues per animal
$15.00/extra sample supported price,
$20.00 list.
Includes aerobic/anaerobic and
Salmonella sp. No sensitivity.
2 Days
Bacterial Culture to Reference
Lab - Handling Fee
B503
Bacterial Culture
Additional Courier charge will apply
Bacterial Culture Typing S. Suis Type 1 to 9
B207
Bacterial Culture
Bacterial Culture Typing
Salmonella sp - Handling Fee
B504
Bacterial Culture
Typing to reference lab
Bacterial identification
B100
Bacterial Culture
(no sensitivity)
Bacterial Identification by
Sequencing
PC73
Contact lab
Bacterial Microscope
Examination (per stain)
B102
Swab, tissues, hair, urine, etc.
Same Day
Acid-fast, Dark-field, Giemsa, Gram stain,
KOH, Methylene-blue. Wet mount and others.
Bacterial Sensitivity Test
B211
Bacterial Culture
Baermann, Modified Semi-Quantitative Test
(Elk and Deer only)
P110
Feces - min 25 formed pellets
3 Days
2 - 4 Days
Min 1 Week
1 Day
Please Contact
Lab.
1 - 2 Days
2 Weeks
1 Day
2
5 - 7 Days
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Test Name
Code
FOOD ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Baermann, Routine
P100
Semi-quantitative Test
(Nematode larvae identification)
Feces 5-10 grams
Barium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
Bartonella sp. PCR
PC85
Tissues (fresh, fixed). Species
identification (see bacterial identification
by sequencing)
BCV
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2 Days
2 - 5 Days
1-2 days
See Bovine Coronavirus
Beryllium
T101
Tissue and others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/
test cost.
BHV
See Bovine Herpesvirus
Bile Acids - Single
See Chemistry - Bile Acids - Single
Biopsy
See Pathology, Surgical Biopsy
2 - 5 Days
Bismuth
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Blood Gas
CH120
Heparinized syringe - 1 mL
heparinized whole blood
pH, pCO2, HCO3, tCO2, BE, HB, O2Sat,
Na, K, CI, anion gap, glu, lactate, ionized
(free) Ca
Sample must remain anaerobic. If testing
delay place on ice packs. Ship on ice packs.
Same Day
Blood Smear - Evaluation
Blue Green Algae
See Hematology - Blood Smear Evaluation
T102
Water sample at 4oC
Bioassay
BLV
See Bovine Leukosis Virus
Bone Marrow - Aspirate &
Smears & Core & Histopath or
Smears & Histopath
See Cytology - Bone Marrow - Aspirate
& Smears & Core & Histopath
or Smears & Histopath
Bone Marrow - Aspirate & Smears
or Smears
See Cytology - Bone Marrow - Aspirate
& Smears or Smears
Bone Marrow - Core & Histopath
or Histopath
See Cytology - Bone Marrow - Core &
Histopath or Histopath
Botulism - Mouse Inoculation Test
See Clostridium botulinum
3
2 - 5 Days
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Bovine Adenovirus - Virus
Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
GI, Respiratory Tract Tissue
1 - 3 Weeks
Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) Electron Microscope Exam
V102
Feces
(Mature animals - suspect winter
dysentery)
2 - 4 Days
Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) Antibody Test (ELISA)
V609
V610
Serum
See also Bovine Respiratory Panel
2 - 7 Days
Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Spiral Colon, Ileum
Includes rotavirus exam.
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) Fluorescent Antibody Test
on Feces
V106
Feces
For calf diarrhea, includes rotavirus exam
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Enterovirus - Virus
Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Intestine, Feces
1 - 3 Weeks
Bovine Herpes Mammilitis (BHV-2) - Virus Isolation in
Cell Culture
V200
Vesicle, Lesion Scrapings
1 - 3 Weeks
Bovine Herpesvirus-1 Antibody Test (ELISA)
V609
V610
Serum
See also Bovine Respiratory Panel
2 - 7 Days
Bovine Herpesvirus-1 Antibody Test (Virus
Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum
7 - 11 Days
Bovine Herpesvirus-1 FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Liver (fetus) - for abortion cases
1 - 2 Days
- includes BVD exam
Lung - for respiratory disease includes one other antigen (BVD, PI-3, BRSV)
Bovine Herpesvirus-1 Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Ocular/Nasal/Genital Swabs, Lung,
Trachea
5 - 7 Days
Bovine Leukosis Virus S618
(BLV, Enzootic Bovine Leukosis)
(ELISA)
Serum
ELISA (Svanova)
A $1.50 surcharge per sample will apply
if submitting <10
Bovine Papilloma Virus
PC104
Tissues (formaliln fixed, embedded)
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Papilloma Virus
PC107
Typing
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Papular Stomatitis Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Vesicle, Lesion Scrapings
1 - 3 Weeks
Bovine Parainfluenza-3 Antibody Test (ELISA)
V609
V610
Serum
See also Bovine Respiratory Panel
4
Once per Week
2 - 7 Days
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FOOD ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Bovine Parainfluenza-3 Antibody Test
(Virus Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum
7 - 11 Days
Bovine Parainfluenza-3 FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Lung from Multiple Sites
Includes one other antigen
(BVD, IBR, BRSV).
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Parainfluenza-3 Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Lung, Nasal Swabs, Tracheal Washings
7 - 14 Days
Bovine Parentage Testing
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/
test cost.
Bovine Respiratory Panel Antibody Test (ELISA)
V606
Serum
15 or more animals (Includes 3 of IBR,
BRSV, PI-3 or BCV).
2 - 7 Days
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial
Virus (BRSV) - Antibody Test
(ELISA)
V609
V610
Serum
See also Bovine Respiratory Panel
2 - 7 Days
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial
Virus (BRSV) - Antibody Test
(Virus Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum
7 - 11 Days
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial
Virus (BRSV) - FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Lung tissues from Multiple
Anteroventral Sites
Includes one other antigen (BVD, PI-3, IBR)
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial
Virus (BRSV) - Virus Isolation
in Cell
V200
Lung, Nasal Swabs, Tracheal Washings
Submit sample the day of collection.
Bovine Rotavirus - FAT on
Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Jejunum, Ileum
Only Group A detected. Includes
coronavirus exam.
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Rotavirus Fluorescent Antibody Test
on Feces
V106
Feces
Only Group A detected. Includes
coronavirus exam.
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy (BSE)
2 - 3 Weeks
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - IHC Skin Test
I205
Formalin-fixed skin biopsies ≥6 mm
or ear notch
To detect persistently infected animals.
For groups of up to 15 animals
(price per group)
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - PCR (sample
pooling 5:1)
PC51
Blood, culture
3 - 5 Days,
depending on
number
submitted
2 - 3 Days
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - PCR Genotyping
PC05
Cultured BVD virus
genotypes 1a, 1b, 2
3 Days
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - PCR
PC80
Blood, tissue, culture, serum
2 Days
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - Skin Biopsy Sampling
Kit
I640
Contains 50 formalin filled sample tubes,
Send out next
packing material, sampling key sheet
business day.
and instructions for use. Use for submission
Client
of skin biopsies for detection of BVD in
responsible for
persistently infected animals
shipping charges
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
V609
(BVD) - Antibody Test
V610
(Virus Neutralization/4 Dilutions)
Serum (4 Dilutions)
Used to detect BVD exposure
(e.g. in camelids, or using pre-colostral
serum to detect in utero infection).
7 - 11 Days
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
V611
(BVD) - Antibody Test
V612
(Virus Neutralization/8 Dilutions)
Serum (8 Dilutions)
Phone lab if BVDV
Type 1 and type 2 testing required
7 - 11 Days
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Kidney (fetus) - for abortion cases
- includes IBR exam
Lung, lymph node, spleen, kidney,
intestine - for older animals
1 - 2 Days
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus
(BVD) - Virus Isolation in Cell
Culture
V200
Ileum, Lymphoid tissues, Kidney,
Whole Blood, Serum
For PI cattle >6 mos - Serum
For PI cattle <6 mos - EDTA or Heparin
for buffy coat.
For acute infection submit EDTA or
Heparin for buffy coat.
6 - 7 Days
Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
and B. pilosicoli - PCR
PC10
Spiral colon, intestinal contents, feces,
rectal swabs
BRSV
Brucella abortus Set-up Fee
2 Days
See Bovine respiratory syncytial virus
S601
Each case/owner for administrative costs
Brucella abortus
B600
Buffered plate agglutination test
Serum
Same Day
Buffy Coat
See Cytology - Fluid, single site
BVD
See Bovine Viral Diarrhea
Cadmium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
2 - 5 Days
Calcium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #2
2 - 5 Days
Calcium Total
See Chemistry - Single Test
Calcium, Ionized, Free
See Blood Gas
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Calculi
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Campylobacter fetus - PCR
PC52
Bacterial Culture
Campylobacter sp - Culture
B200
Washings, tissues
Contact the lab for transport medium
$4.50/vial plus shipping
Campylobacter sp - PCR
PC53
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
Caprine Arthritis and
Encephalitis (CAE) - Antibody
Test
I613
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
Competitive Inhibition ELISA
2 Days
2 Days
Cardiac Troponin - Equine
See Equine Cardiac Troponin
CBC
See Hematology - CBC - Complete
Blood Cell Count
2 - 3 Days
Ceruloplasmin
T103
Serum (red-top); EDTA (purple-top)
Enzyme analysis.
2 - 5 Days
Chemistry - Bile Acids - Single
CH336
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL.
Avoid Hemolysis.
Same Day
Chemistry - Single Test
Any single test from a panel
CH100
CH150
Serum (red-top) - 0.1 mL
Any single test from a panel (includes
triglycerides and CSF protein, does not
include serum bile acids)
Same Day
Chemistry Panel Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Mini Plus Panel
CP913
Plasma (green top) or serum
(red top) - 0.2 mL
Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, Tprot, alb, glob,
A:G ratio, uric acid
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chemistry Panel Avian Mini Panel
CP911
Plasma (green top) or serum
(red top) - 0.2 mL
Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, uric acid
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chemistry Panel - Avian/
Reptile/Amphibian
Standard Panel
CP914
Plasma (green top) or serum
Same Day
(red top) - 0.5 mL
Na, K, CI, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi,
glu, CK, AST, GLDH, GGT, Chol, Tprot,
alb, glob, A:G ratio, uric acid, bile acids.
*If NSQ for standard panel, Avian Mini
Panel plus Bile Acids will be run. If NSQ for
Avian Mini Panel plus Bile Acids - veterinarian
will be contacted for a priorized list of tests.
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Kidney Panel
CP909
Serum (red-top) - 0.4 mL
Same Day
Na, K, CI, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi,
Mg, urea, creat, glu, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Liver Panel
CP905
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
urea, glu, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, CK, AST,
SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob,
A:G ratio, bile acids
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Presurgical Panel
CP907
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
Na, K, Cl, urea, creat, glu, CK, AST,
SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Standard Panel
CP902
Serum (red-top) - 0.5 mL
Na, K, CI, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi,
Mg, urea, creat, glu, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, CK,
AST, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob,
A:G ratio
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chlamydia psittaci - PCR
PC19
Tissue, cloacal or eye swabs
2 Days
Chlamydia sp.- PCR
PC54
Tissue, cloacal or eye swabs
2 Days
Chlamydia, psittaci - Titer
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Cholinesterase
T104
Heparinized blood (green-top)
Enzyme analysis.
1 - 2 Days
Cholinesterase
T105
Brain
Enzyme analysis
2 - 5 Days
Chromium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Clostridia
B300
Fresh muscle or cardiac tissues
(C.chauvoei, C.novyi, C.septicum,
C.sordelli) - FAT
1 - 2 Days
Clostridium botulinum
B305
Serum, feed, stomach contents
3 Days
Clostridium difficile
Genotyping - PCR
PC16
Bacterial Culture
A, B toxin types
2 Days
Clostridium perfringens
Genotyping - PCR
PC08
Bacterial Culture
A, B, C, D, E toxin types
2 Days
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FOOD ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Coagulation - Factor Assay
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Coagulation - Fibrin
Degradation Products (FDP’s)
CO003
Whole blood - Sodium citrate (blue-top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Citrated collection tubes available
upon request.
Coagulation - Fibrinogen
Assay
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Coagulation - Platelet Count Manual
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Same Day
See Hematology - Platelet Count - Manual
Coagulation - PT Prothrombin Time
CO001
Whole blood - Sodium citrate (blue-top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Citrated collection tubes available
upon request.
Same Day
Coagulation - PTT - Partial
Thromboplastin Time
CO002
Whole blood - Sodium citrate (blue-top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Citrated collection tubes available
upon request.
Same Day
Cobalt
T101
Plasma, serum,Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
2 - 5 Days
Coccidioides - Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Coggins Test
See Equine Infectious Anemia
Complete Blood Cell Count
See Hematology - CBC - Complete
Blood Cell Count
Copper
T101
Cortisol - Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Equine
Cortisol, Single - Resting Equine
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
2 - 5 Days
See Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Equine
CH140
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Single cortisol - see Dexamethasone
Suppression Test for panel pricing.
Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply if
same day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time).
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Cortisol, Single Post Dexamethasone Sample
CH248
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm
and accompany a resting Cortisol
sample (an additional $20.00 fee will apply
if same day results are needed on samples
received after the cut off time).
Coxiella burnetti
PC18
Placenta
Tests Run
M to F
2 Days
Crossmatch - 1 - 2 Donors
See Hematology - Crossmatch 1 - 2 Donors
Crossmatch - Each Additional
Donor
See Hematology - Crossmatch Each Additional Donor
Cyrptococcus, Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Cryptosporidium and Giardia
- Routine Flotation, FA (combo)
P105
Feces 5-10 grams
CWD
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
1 Day
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Cyanide - Quantitative
T107
Liver or heparinized blood
2 - 5 Days
Cyanide - Screening
T106
Feed; GI contents
2 - 5 Days
Cytology - Bone marrow Aspirate & Smears & Core
& Histopath OR Smears
& Histopath
**Same day CBC required
with submission - additional
fees apply
(see Hematology - CBC)**
Maximum number of slides = 8
CY405
Air-dried, unstained smears, fixed
bone core, whole blood EDTA
(purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines
for correct volume. If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears.
No extra charge for sampling
(aspiration and coring).
Protect smears from formalin sample.
Extra charges will apply if more than
8 slides are submitted.
Same Day
for Smear,
2 Days
for Core
Air-dried, unstained smears,
whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines
for correct volume. If overnight
delay, please include 2 blood smears.
No extra charge for sampling
(aspiration). Extra charges will apply
if more than 8 slides are submitted.
Same Day
Cytology - Bone marrow CY005
Aspirate & Smears OR
Smears
**Same day CBC required with
submission - additional fees
apply (see Hematology - CBC)**
Maximum number of slides = 8
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Test Name
Code
FOOD ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Cytology - Bone marrow CY110
Core & Histopath OR Histopath
**Same day CBC required with
submission - additional fees
apply (see Hematology - CBC)**
Maximum number of slides = 8
Fixed bone core, whole blood
EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears.
No extra charge for sampling (coring)
Protect smears from formalin sample.
Extra charges will apply if more than
8 slides are submitted.
Cytology - Fluid, Single Site
CY402
For Cytology: Air-dried, unstained
Same Day
smear(s) and fluid in EDTA (purple-top
tube) See tube manufacturers guidelines
for correct volume
For CSF: Protein or culture 0.1 mL of
fluid in red-top tube
Undiluted and body cavity fluids
(eg. CSF, thoracic/pleural fluid,
abdominal/peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid,
joint/synovial fluid - not fluids from a mass):
total nucleated cell count (TNCC), RBC count,
total protein by refractometry (for CSF protein
see Chemistry - Single Test), direct and
concentrated smear evaluation.
Fluids from a mass, washes and flushes
(eg. prostatic washes, peritoneal lavage, TTW,
BAL, nasal flush, masses, urine): direct and
concentrated smear evaluation.
LE (lupus erythematosus) prep/Buffy Coat:
Whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines
for correct volume
Cytology - Smear(s) or Imprints
- Single or Multiple Sites Maximum number of slides = 8
CY401
Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s)
or tissue imprints, synovial fluid smears
(single site). Extra charges will apply if
more than 8 slides are submitted. (For
fluid costs see Cytology - Fluid, Single Site).
Dermatohistopathology
2 Days
Same Day
See Pathology, Skin Biopsy
Dermatophilus sp - Direct
Exam and Culture
B222
Hair, scrapings
1 - 14 Days
Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Equine
CH140
CH248
Serum (red top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
for each sample
(cost includes 2 cortisols, additional
cortisols are $18.00 each).
Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply if
same day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time).
Tests Run
M to F
Dicoumarol
T107
Heparinized blood
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
Digestion Only
T108
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
1 - 2 Days
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Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
E. coli - Bovine Enteric Panel
(Sta/Stx1/Stx2/eae) PCR
PC28
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
E. coli - PCR - 1 Virulence
Factor
PC15
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
E. coli - PCR - 13 Virulence
Factors
PC06
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
E. coli - Porcine Enteric Panel
(Sta/STb/LT/eae/AIDA-I) PCR
PC14
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
E. coli O157:H7 - PCR
PC57
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
EBL
See Bovine Leukosis Virus
Electrolytes
For Serum see Chemistry - Single Test or
Chemistry Panel for panel selection.
For urine see Urine Electrolytes.
Elk Genetic Purity Testing
PC78
EPM
Hair
G3 Hybrid Testing. A $20.00 surcharge/
sample will apply if submitting <10.
Please phone lab for details.
See Equine Protozoal Myelitis
Equine ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Aldosterone
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Cardiac Troponin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Chorionic
Gonadotropin (eCG)
E122
Serum (red-top)
Useful from 38-120 days gestation.
(PMSG - Pregnant mare’s serum
gonadotropin) *Equine only
Equine Foal IgG
I606
Serum or EDTA (purple-top),
minimum of 0.2 mL
Idexx “SNAP” ELISA
Equine Free T4, by Equilibrium
Dialysis (Radioimmunoassay)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4
PC110
Nasal Swab, Tracheal wash
(See also Equine respiratory panel)
1 - 2 Days
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)
- Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Nasal Swab, Tracheal Wash
5 - 7 Days
Equine Herpesvirus-1 and 4
- Antibody Test (ELISA)
V609
V610
Serum
2 - 7 Days
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Equine Herpesvirus-1
(EHV-1) - FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Fetal Liver, Lung
Equine Hyperkalemic
Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Infectious Anemia
(EIA) (ELISA)
S602
Serum (red-top)
ELISA (IDEXX) Price includes $2 CFIA
surcharge. First or single sample
1 - 2 Days
Equine Infectious Anemia
(EIA) (ELISA) Additional
single form submissions
S604
Serum (red-top)
ELISA (IDEXX) Price includes $2
CFIA surcharge (2 or more samples)
1 - 2 Days
Equine Infectious Anemia
(EIA) (ELISA) Group form
S603
Serum (red-top)
ELISA (IDEXX) Price includes $2
CFIA surcharge. Must use group form
with three or more samples
1 - 2 Days
Equine Influenza - Antibody
Test (Hemagglutination
Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum
H7N7 (A1) strain or H3N8 (A2) strain.
Price is per sample for each strain.
Min 3 Days
Equine Influenza - PCR
PC120
Nasal swab, Tracheal wash
(See also Equine respiratory panel)
1 - 2 Days
Equine Influenza - PCR
Genotyping A1 (H7), A2 (H3)
PC31
Nasal swab, Viral culture
Equine Lyme Titer
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Parathyroid Hormone
Intact (PTHi)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Parentage Testing
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Potomac Horse Fever
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Protozoal Myelitis, EPM
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
1 - 2 Days
2 Days
Equine Respiratory Panel
PC121
(Includes Equine Herpes virus
1 and 4; Equine Influenza virus;
Streptococcus equi)
Two Nasal swabs (e.g. culturette
swabs), Tracheal wash
1 - 2 Days
Equine Rotavirus - Electron
Microscope Exam
V102
Feces
Call lab prior to submission
2 - 4 Days
Equine Thyroid Profile
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
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Code
Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis
(EVR)
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
See Equine herpesvirus-1
Estradiol - 1 Sample
E102
Serum (red-top - 0.5 mL)
2 Days
Estradiol - 2-9 Samples
E103
Serum (red-top - 0.5 mL)
2 Days
Estradiol - Greater than
9 Samples
E104
Serum (red-top - 0.5 mL)
2 Days
Factor Assay
See Coagulation - Factor Assay
FDP’s - Fibrin Degradation
Products
See Coagulation - Fibrin Degradation
Products (FDP’s)
Fecal Egg Count (Double
Centriguation method)
P113
Feces
1 - 2 Days
Fecal Flotation - Routine
(Semi-quantitative Method)
P102
Feces (5-10 grams)
1 - 2 Days
Fecal Occult Blood
CH160
Feces (3 grams; ~1 tsp)
Same Day
Fecal Sedimentation Semi-Quantitative
P104
Feces 5-10 grams
Detection of fluke eggs
Ferritin
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Ferritin/Iron/TIBC
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Fibrinogen Assay
See Coagulation - Fibrinogen Assay
Fibrinogen Degradation
Products (FDP’s)
See Coagulation - Fibrin Degradation
Products (FDP’s)
Fluid Cytology
See Cytology - Fluid
Francisella tularensis
Identification - PCR
PC61
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
Free T4, by Equilibrium
Dialysis (RIA) - Equine
See Equine Free T4 by Equilibrium
Dialysis (RIA)
Fungal Culture
See Mycology
Fungal Panel (Serology)
CH504
G3 Hybrid Testing
Gentamycin
GGT/Creatinine Ratio
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
See Elk Genetic Purity Testing
CH502
1 Day
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
See Urine GGT/Creatinine Ratio
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Test Name
Code
Giardia/Cryptosporidium
FOOD ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
See Cryptosporidium/Giardia
Glutathione Peroxidase
T109
Heparinized blood
Enzyme analysis
Haptoglobin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
HDL - High Density Lipoprotein
1 - 10 Days
See High Density Lipoprotein
Hematology - Blood Smear
Evaluation
GH008
2 Air-Dried, Unstained Smear(s) or
Same Day
anticoagulated blood - heparinized
hematocrit tube or EDTA (purple top tube),
except ostriches, emus and corvids
which require citrated (blue top tube)
Manual leukocyte differential/estimate,
erythrocyte morphology and platelet
morphology/estimate.
Hematology - CBC Complete Blood Cell Count
GH001
Whole blood - EDTA (purple-top tube);
except ostriches, emus and corvids
which require citrated (blue top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears.
Manual platelet count and reticulocyte count
included at labs discretion (not available
for avians).
Small Animals: automated counts, manual
leukocyte differential, RBC indices and
morphology, platelet morphology and total
protein by refractometry (only when chem
panel is not requested).
Large Animals: as for small animals,
plus fibrinogen.
Avian: manual leukocyte count, manual
leukocyte differential, spun PCV, platelet
estimate and total protein by refractometry
(if not requested on chem panel).
Other species with nucleated eyrthrocytes:
as for avian, if possible.
Same Day
Hematology - Crossmatch 1 - 2 Donors
GH017
Whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume + 1 mL serum (red top)
from recipient and each donor
Major and minor crossmatch
Minimum
of 2 Hours
Hematology - Crossmatch Each Additional Donor
GH016
Whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume + 1 mL serum (red top)
from each additional donor
Major and minor crossmatch
Minimum
of 2 Hours
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Hematology - Packed Cell
Volume/Total Protein (PCV/TP)
and Blood Smear Evaluation
GH005
2 Air-Dried, unstained smear(s) or
Same Day
anticoagulated whole blood (heparinized
hematocrit tube or EDTA purple-top tube),
except ostriches, emus and corvids
which require citrated (blue top tube).
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume.
Includes PCV/TP, leukocyte differential/estimate,
platelet morphology/estimate and erythrocyte
morphology.
Hematology - Packed Cell
Volume/Total Protein (PCV/TP)
GH020
Anticoagulated whole blood
(heparinized hematocrit or EDTA purple
top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume.
Same Day
Hematology - Platelet Count
- Manual
GH019
Whole blood EDTA (purple top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears.
Done if most recent CBC indicated
thrombocytopenia or is newly discovered.
Same Day
Herpesvirus (gamma herpes)
- PCR
PC27
Tissues
Can be formalin fixed, paraffin embedded
2 Days
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Histophilus somni Antibody
Titre (ELISA)
I627
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
1 - 4 Days
Surcharge of $1.50/sample when <10 samples
Histoplasma - Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Hypercalcemia Malignancy
Profile - Includes PTHi, PTHrp
and Ionized Calcium
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Hyperkalemic Periodic
Paralysis in Horses (HYPP)
See Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic
Paralysis (HYPP)
IBR Virus
See Bovine Herpesvirus-1
IHC
See Immunohistochemical tests
Immunoglobulin Quantification - I105
1st sample, per isotype
Serum
Radial immunodiffusion
Canine: IgM, IgG, IgA
Bovine: IgG
Mouse: IgG, IgM
Llama/Alpaca: IgG
Chicken: IgY
Contact lab for additional species
or isotype testing.
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Immunoglobulin Quantification
- each additional sample,
per isotype
I106
Serum
Radial immunodiffusion
Immunoglobulin Quantification
- Equine
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2-3 Days
See Equine Foal IgG
Immunohistochemical
Staining Support - Trimming,
processing, embedding tissues
prior to staining
I204
Tissues in 10% neutral buffered formalin
Cost per Block
1 Day
Immunohistochemical
Stains - 1 block, 1 antigen
(1st stain) (IHC)
I201
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue
See comprehensive list of antigens
available in Introduction.
2 - 4 Days
Immunohistochemical Stains
- each additional block or
antigen
I202
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue
See comprehensive list of antigens
available in Introduction.
2 - 4 Days
Immunohistochemical Stains
as PDS Pathology Add on
- each block, per antigen
I206
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue
Applies to PDS Necropsy cases.
See list of antigens available in Introduction.
2 - 4 Days
Imprints - Cytology
See Cytology - Smear(s) or Imprints
Incineration
See Cremation
Infectious Bovine
Rhinotracheitis (IBR)
See Bovine herpesvirus-1
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
See Avian herpesvirus
Influenza A (all species)
- Conventional PCR
PC44
Influenza Virus
Nasal swab, fresh lung
See Avian or Equine Influenza
Iron
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Iron/TIBC
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Johne’s Disease
Ketones
2 Days
2 - 5 Days
See Mycobacterium paratuberculosis
CH182
Kidney Panel, Large Animal
Serum (red-top)
Same Day
See Chemistry Panel - Large Animal
Kidney Panel
Lawsonia - PCR
PC13
Lesion in ileum, intestinal contents,
feces, rectal swabs
LDH Isoenzymes
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
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Code
LDL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
See Low Density Lipoprotein
Lead
T101
Heparinized Blood, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
Leptospirosis, For Export
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Leptospirosis, Not For Export
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Liver Panel, Large Animal
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
2 - 5 Days
See Chemistry Panel - Large Animal
Liver Panel
CH502
Lungworm
Magnesium
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
See Baermann Test
T101
Magnesium
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
2 - 5 Days
See Chemistry - Single Test
Malignant Catarrhal
Fever - PCR
PC07
Kidney, liver, blood (citrate or EDTA),
brain
Formalin fixed, paraffin - embedded.
Manganese
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
2 - 5 Days
Mannheimia haemolytica
Antibody Titre (ELISA)
I625
Serum
1 - 4 Days
Manual Platelet Count
2 Days
See Hematology - Platelet Count - Manual
Mastitis Culture Each Additional Sample
B210
Milk
2 - 4 Days
Mastitis Culture Antimicrobial Sensitivity
B211
Milk
Price per sensitivity
2 - 4 Days
Mastitis Culture - First Sample
B209
Milk
Pooling charge: $3.00/specimen.
First sample includes setup fees.
2 - 4 Days
Mastitis Culture Staphylococcus aureus
Screening - Each Additional
Sample
B221
Milk
2 - 4 Days
Mastitis Culture Staphylococcus aureus
Screening - First Sample
B221
Milk
First sample includes setup fees.
2 - 4 Days
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Test Name
Code
MCF
FOOD ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
See Malignant Catarrhal Fever
Mercury
T111
Heparinized Blood and Tissue
2 - 5 Days
Methemoglobin
T110
Heparinized blood
Direct measurement
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel # 1
T116
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
(Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Se, Mo)
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel # 2
T117
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
(K, Ca, Na)
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel # 3
T118
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others.
Heparnized Blood for Pb.
(Tl, Pb, As, Cd)
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel #4
T119
Tissue and Others. Heparnized
Blood for Pb.
(Be, Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn,
As, Se, Sr, Mo, Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba, Tl, Pb, Bi)
2 - 5 Days
Mites
See Skin Scraping
Molybdenum
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Mycobacterium avium PCR Detection
PC65
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycobacterium bovis PCR Detection
PC66
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycobacterium
paratuberculosis Culture/Smear
B208
Feces, tissues
A negative culture takes up to
16 weeks to report.
Pooling charge: $3.00/specimen
Smear
1 - 2 Days
Mycobacterium
paratuberculosis - ELISA
S608
Serum
ELISA (IDEXX). Price is for ≥ 10 samples
A $1.50 surcharge per sample will apply
if submitting < 10
Once
per Week
Mycobacterium
paratuberculosis - PCR
PC12
Culture, lymph node, intestine
2 Days
Mycobacterium sp. Generic PCR
PC37
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycobacterium sp.
Identification by Sequencing
- PCR
PC26
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycology - Dermatophilus sp.
See Dermatophilus sp. Culture
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Mycology - Fungal Direct
Exam and Culture
for dermatophytes
B213
Hair, Skin Scrapings
1 - 14 Days
Mycoplasma bovis - PCR
PC33
Swabs, lung, joint
2 Days
Mycoplasma gallisepticum
- PCR
PC46
Swabs, respiratory tract, broth culture
2 Days
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
- ELISA (DAKO Kit)
S405
Serum
ELISA (DAKO). A $1.50 surcharge per
sample will apply if submitting <10
1 - 2 Days
Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
- ELISA (IDEXX kit)
S610
Serum
ELISA (IDEXX)
Same day results will apply only if
received by 9:00 am.
A $1.50 surcharge per sample will
apply if submitting <10.
Same Day
Mycoplasma
hyopneumoniae - PCR
PC04
Fresh or fixed lung
2 Days
Mycoplasma
hyopneumoniae FAT
B403
Tissues
1 Day
Mycoplasma sp - Culture
B401
Tissues, swabs
10 Days
Culture and identification. Contact the lab
for transport medium; $4.00/vial plus shipping
Mycoplasma sp - PCR
PC67
Tissue, eggs, culture
2 Days
Mycoplasma synoviae - PCR
PC32
Swabs, respiratory tract, broth culture
2 Days
Myoglobin
Neospora - Bovine ELISA
See Urine Myoglobin
S615
Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV)
Serum
ELISA (VMRD)
A $1.50 surcharge per sample will apply
if submitting <10.
Once
per Week
See Avian Paramyxovirus-1
Nickel
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Nitrate - Screen
T113
Serum, urine or feed or GI contents
1 - 2 Days
Nitrite - Quantitative
T112
Heparinized blood
1 - 2 Days
Non-esterfied Fatty Acids
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Occult Blood - Fecal
Osmolality, Measured
See Fecal Occult Blood
CH183
Fluid, serum, urine - 0.5 mL
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Ovine Contagious Ecthyma Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Vesicle, Lesion Scrapings
7 - 14 Days
Ovine Herpesvirus 2
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia
- Antibody Test (ELISA)
See Malignant Catarrhal Fever
I617
Serum, minimum 0.2 mL
Competitive Inhibition See Caprine
Arthritis Encephalitis
Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP)
See Hematology - Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP)
Packed Cell Volume/Total Protein
(PCV/TP) and Blood Smear
Evaluation
See Hematology - Packed Cell Volume/Total
Protein (PCV/TP) and Blood Smear Evaluation
Parasite Species Identification
P107
Sample with Parasite
Parathyroid Hormone
Related Protein (PHTrp)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
2 Days
2 - 14 Days
Parathyroid Hormone,
Intact (PTHi)
See Equine Parathyroid Hormone, Intact
Parentage Testing - Bovine,
Equine
See Bovine or Equine Parentage Testing
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
See Coagulation - PTT - Partial
Thromboplastin time
Pasteurella multocida PCR Toxin Detection (Tox A)
PC106
Bacterial Culture
Pathology - after hours
admission fee
N503
Call back fee for staff to receive specimens
after normal working hours.
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required
N100
Whole animals for Post-mortem
examination.
If more than 10 Histopathology slides are
required per submission, $11 each per slide
will apply for additional slides.
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
N102
Examination and
Histopathology if Required - Fetus
Fetus and placenta for post-mortem
examination
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required Insurance, Legal or Emergency
Case.
Whole animals for Post-mortem
examination, includes histopathology
if required.
(SSPCA Investigations Exempt - Use N100)
5 -10 Days
N501
2 Days
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Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required,
Herd/Flock Submission
N105
Up to 3 whole animals under 100 kg for
Post-mortem examination and
histopathology If more than 10
Histopathology slides are required per
submission, $11 each will apply for
additional slides.
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy Samples,
3 Tissues or Less , Fixed
or Fresh for Histopathology
N208
Up to 3 Tissues, excluding brain, or a
single mass ≤ 2 cm diameter
3 - 5 Days
Pathology, Necropsy Samples,
4 or More Tissues, Fixed or
Fresh for Histopathology
N202
More than 3 tissues or one whole organ,
such as brain.
NB: If more than 10 Histopathology slides
are required per submission, $11 each
will apply for additional slides.
3 Days
Pathology, Necropsy Samples, N106
Fixed or Fresh for Histopathology,
Herd/Flock Submission
Tissues Samples from up to 3 animals
for histopathology.
NB: If more than 10 Histopathology slides
are required per submission, $11 each
will apply for additional slides.
Pathology, Necropsy/Surgical
Sample - Fixed Tissue for
Histological Identification only
N204
Fixed Tissue, such as Vas Deferens,
for Identification only.
No histological description provided.
Pathology, Skin Biopsy Dermatohistopathology
N300
Skin - 6 mm punch or strip
biopsies preferred.
Skin or orfice lesions but not obvious
masses or cysts.
2 - 3 Days
Pathology, Skin Biopsy Dermatohistopathology with
other fixed tissues
(mammary tumors excluded)
N303
Biopsies of skin and other organs,
excluding mammary glands,
from the same animal.
2 - 3 Days
Pathology, Surgical Biopsies,
3 Tissues or Less, Fixed
or Fresh for Histopathology
N206
Incisional (punch or wedge),
excisional biopsy.
Up to 3 Tissues or a single mass
≤ 2 cm diameter, excluding
dermatohistopathology.
3 - 5 Days
Pathology, Surgical Biopsies,
4 or More Tissues, Fixed
or Fresh for Histopathology
N200
Incisional (punch or wedge),
excisional biopsy.
More than 3 Tissues or a single mass
≥ 2 cm diameter, excluding
dermatohistopathology.
Pathology, Surgical or Skin
Biopsy - Repeat Submission
N301
Repeat Biopsy - Must be requested
by a pathologist and include previous
case number in history.
Pathology, Surgical or Skin
Biopsy - Slides Only
N302
Histology Slides for second opinion.
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3 Days
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Test Name
Code
FOOD ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
PCV
See Hematology - Packed Cell
Volume/Total Protein (PCV/TP)
PIVKA - Proteins Induced by
Vit K Deficiency or Antagonist
See Proteins Induced by Vit K Deficiency
or Antagonist (PIVKA)
Plasma Separation
GH018
Platelet Count - Manual
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Separation of a unit of blood into plasma
and packed cells for transfusion purposes.
Please call to make arrangements.
See Hematology - Platelet count - Manual
Platinum
T114
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Porcine Circovirus-2 - PCR
PC25
Serum, EDTA, lymph node, tonsil
Porcine Circovirus-2
Real Time PCR
PC101
Tissues, Serum, Feces
Sample by 10:00 AM
Same Day
Porcine Coronavirus (non TGE) - Electron
Microscope Exam
V102
Feces
Call lab prior to submission
2 - 4 Days
Porcine Influenza
1 - 2 Days
2 Days
See Swine Influenza
Porcine Parvovirus Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum
Min 3 Days
Porcine Parvovirus FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Fetal Lung
1 - 2 Days
Porcine Parvovirus - PCR
PC103
Tissues
1 - 2 Days
Porcine Parvovirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Fetal Lung
7 - 21 Days
Porcine Reproductive
Respiratory Syndrome - PCR
PC01
Semen, serum, adult tonsil, fetal
thoracic fluid, thymus, lung
North American strain; European strain
specificity available. Contact lab for details
Porcine Reproductive
Respiratory Syndrome - ELISA
S611
Serum
ELISA (IDEXX)
Same day results will apply only if
received by 9:00 am.
A $1.50 surcharge per sample will
apply if submitting <10
Same Day
Porcine Reproductive
Respiratory Syndrome - IFA
S212
Serum
ELISA (IDEXX)
1 - 2 Days
Porcine Reproductive
Respiratory Syndrome PCR Pooling 3:1 - PCR
PC74
Semen, serum, adult tonsil,
fetal thoracic fluid, thymus, lung
North American strain; European strain
specificity available. Contact lab for details
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Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Porcine Reproductive
Respiratory Syndrome
(PRRS) - Real Time PCR
PC100
Dacron swab, semen, serum
Please note: Single sample will be charged
$60.00 (including setup fee). Sample must
be received by 10:00 am
Same Day
M and Th
Porcine Rotavirus Electron Microscope Exam
V102
Feces
3 - 4 Days
Porcine Rotavirus FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Small Intestine
Only Group A detected. Includes
TGE exam.
1 - 2 Days
Potassium
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #2
2 - 5 Days
Potassium
See Chemistry - Single Test
Potomac Horse Fever
See Equine Potomac Horse Fever
Presurgical Panel, Large Animal
See Chemistry Panel Large Animal Presurgical Panel
Progesterone - 1 Sample
E107
Serum (red-top, not SST)
24 Hours
after Receipt
Progesterone - 2-9 Samples
E108
Serum (red-top, not SST)
24 Hours
after Receipt
Progesterone Greater than 9 Samples
E109
Serum (red-top, not SST)
24 Hours
after Receipt
Protein Electrophoresis
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Protein/Creatinine Ratio
See Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
Proteins Induced by Vit K
CH504
Deficiency or Antagonist (PIVKA)
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Prothrombin Time (PT)
See Coagulation - PT - Prothrombin Time
PRRS
See Porcine Reproductive Respiratory
Syndrome
Psittacosis, Chlamydia Titer or PCR
See Chlamydia Psittacosis - Titer or PCR
PT - Prothrombin Time
See Coagulation - PT - Prothrombin Time
PTHi - Parathyroid Hormone,
Intact - Equine
See Equine Parathyroid Hormone,
Intact (PTHi)
PTHrp; Parathyroid
Related Protein
See Parathyroid Hormone Related
Protein (PTHrp)
PTT - Partial Thromboplastin
Time
See Coagulation - PTT - Partial
Thromboplastin time
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Rabies - Brain Removal Only
N400
Head, whole animal
Necropsy not performed.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Rotavirus Genotyping
PC11
Cultured virus
P1, P5, P11 and G6, G10
Salmonella - Serotyping
Salmonella sp. Culture Herd Screening,
Environmental Samples,
Poultry fluffs/dust
3 Days
See Bacterial Culture Typing - Salmonella
B500
Scrapie
Feces, Swabs, Sponges, Poultry
Fluffs/Dust. Contact the lab for
volume discounts.
(No sensitivity)
5 Days
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Selenium
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Semen - Aerobic, Anaerobic
Culture (total bacterial count)
B218
Semen
No sensitivity
Sensitivity Test
1 - 2 Days
2 Days
See Bacterial Sensitivity Test
Serum, Spin/Save
CH334
Serum will be saved for 6 months
then discarded without notification.
Research samples are not saved - please
make other arrangements for storage.
Cost is non-refundable. Serum is routinely
saved for two weeks at “no charge”
after testing is done.
Skin Scraping - Potassium
Hydroxide (KOH) Digestion
and Flotation for Arthropods
P108
Deep skin scraping, vacuum sample
or hair
Smear Cytology
Sodium
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
1 Day
See Cytology Smears or Imprints
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #2
Sodium
See Chemistry - Single Test
Stained Smear
See Bacterial Microscope Direct Examination
Standard Panel, Large Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Large Animal
Standard Panel
STAT Fee, Clinical Pathology
CB004
Stat Fee, PCR
PC98
Fee applies to all “STAT” requests
and also to samples received after
3:30 pm which require same day results.
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Streptococcus equi - PCR
PC109
Nasal swab (see also Equine
respiratory panel)
Streptococcus equi
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Strontium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Strychnine
T115
Liver; GI contents/Other
2 - 5 Days
Surgical Biopsy
1 - 2 Days
See Pathology, Surgical Biopsy
Swine Influenza - Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum
H1N1 strain or H3N2 strain.
Price is per sample for each strain.
Swine Influenza - ELISA H1N1
S110
Serum
ELISA (IDEXX). A $1.50 surcharge
per sample will apply if submitting <10.
1 - 2 Days
Swine Influenza - ELISA H3N2
S111
Serum
ELISA (IDEXX). A $1.50 surcharge
per sample will apply if submitting <10.
1 - 2 Days
Swine Influenza Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Lung
7 - 21 Days
Swine Influenza PCR
Genotyping H1, H3
PC39
Nasal swab in viral transport medium,
fresh lung
T3 - Triiodothyronine
See Triiodothyronine (T3)
T4 - Thyroxine
See Thyroxine (T4)
3 Days
2 Days
Testosterone - 1 Sample
E113
Serum (red-top)
2 Days
Testosterone - 2-9 Samples
E114
Serum (red-top)
2 Days
Testosterone - Greater
than 9 Samples
E115
Serum (red-top)
2 Days
TGE
Thallium
See Transmissible Gastroenteritis
T101
Thyroid Profile - Equine
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
2 - 5 Days
See Equine Thryoid Profile
Thyroxine (T4)
CH241
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm.
An additional $20.00 fee will apply if
same day results are needed on samples
received after the cut off time.
Tests Run
M to F
Tin
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Transmissible
gastroenteritis - (TGE)
- Antibody Test (Virus
Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum
7 - 11 Days
Transmissible
Gastroenteritis (TGE) TGE/PRCV Differentiation
ELISA
S112
Serum
ELISA (Svanova)
A $1.50 surcharge per sample
will apply if submitting <10
1 - 2 Days
Transmissible gastroenteritis
(TGE) - FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Jejunum, Ileum, Colon
Includes rotavirus exam.
1 - 2 Days
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy - Brain
submitted for obex removal
(BSE, CWD, and Scrapie)
N212
Whole brain, obex
Sample removal and processing.
Requires special precautions
and processing. TSE Immunology
fee extra.
Contact
Immunology
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy - Head or
whole animal submitted
(BSE, CWD, and Scrapie)
N210
N211
Head or whole animal submitted
Sample removal and processing.
TSE Immunology fee extra. Full necropsy
performed or whole body disposal
at additional charge.
Contact
Immunology
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy (TSE CWD, Scrapie) - IHC
I211
Formalin-Fixed, Formic acid-treated
Contact
obex, lymph nodes, tonsil or brain.
Immunology
Contact lab for appropriate sample by
species. IHC Test. PLEASE NOTE: TSE’s
are immediately reportable diseases.
You must ensure that the owner’s name,
full address, including postal code,
telephone number, patient signalment,
and brief clinical history are included on the
submission form as PDS is required to report
this information to the CFIA. Collection of
this data by PDS may engender
additional charges.
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
(TSE - CWD, Scrapie)
BioRad ELISA
I210
Fresh or Frozen Obex, Lymph Node
or Brain. Contact lab for appropriate sample
by species. PLEASE NOTE: TSE’s are
immediately reportable diseases. You must
ensure that the owner’s name, full address,
including postal code, telephone number,
patient signalment, and brief clinical history
are included on the submission form as PDS
is required to report this information to the
CFIA. Collection of this data by PDS may
engender additional charges.
Triglycerides
See Chemistry - Single Test
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Triiodothyronine (T3)
CH240
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time).
Tritrichomonas fetus Parasitology Culture
P109
Parasite Culture In-Pouch™ medium
Suggest PCR, more sensitive/specific.
7 Days
Tritrichomonas fetus - PCR
PC79
Parasite Culture In-Pouch™ medium.
Incubate at 37° C or leave at room
temperature.
Contact the lab for volume discount.
2 Days
Troponin - Horse Cardiac
See Equine Cardiac Troponin
TSE
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Tests Run
M to F
Uranium
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
Ureaplasma sp. - PCR
PC21
Placenta, Fetus
2 Days
Ureaplasma sp. Culture
B401
Tissues, swabs
Contact the lab for transport medium;
$4.00/vial plus shipping
10 Days
Urinalysis
UR000
Urine - 3 mL
Urine Cytology
2 - 5 Days
Same Day
See Cytology - Fluid
Urine Electrolytes
UR908
Urine/fluid
Small Animals: pH, Na, K, CI, urea,
creat, measured osm
Large Animals: Na, K, CI, Ca, Pi, Mg,
urea, creat, measured osm
For serum electrolytes see Chemistry Single Test or Chemistry Panel
Same Day
Urine GGT/Creatinine ratio
UR060
Urine - 1 mL
Same Day
Urine Myoglobin
UR909
Urine - 2 mL
Centricon-filter method
Same Day
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
UR022
Urine - 1 mL
Same Day
Urine Sediment
See Cytology - Fluid
Vanadium
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Virology - Add On Exams
for PDS Necropsy Case
V800
Tissues from PDS Necropsy cases.
FAT frozen section or Virus isolation.
FAT is per slide for 2 antigens. One slide
is usually up to 4 pieces of tissue.
1 - 3 Days
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Virology - Antibody Test
(ELISA) - First 10 Samples
V609
See individual virus or call lab for information.
For companion animals, 25% reduction in
price if acute and convalescent samples
are tested at the same time.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(ELISA) - For Additional
Samples (over 10)
V610
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(ELISA) Bovine Respiratory
Panel
V606
Serum
15 or more animals (Includes 3 of
IBR, BRSV, PI-3 or BCV).
Virology - Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
- First 10 Samples
V611
See individual virus or call lab for
information. For companion animals,
25% reduction in price if acute and
convalescent samples are tested
at the same time.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
V612
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
- For Additional Samples (over 10)
For submissions of large
numbers of samples.
Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Immunoperoxidase ELISA)
- First 10 Samples
V611
See individual virus or call lab
for information.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Immunoperoxide ELISA)
- For Additional Samples
(over 10)
V612
For submissions of large numbers
of samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
V609
(Virus Neutralization/4 Dilutions)
- First 10 Samples
First 10 Samples, each
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
V610
(Virus Neutralization/4 Dilutions)
- For Additional Samples
(over 10)
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
V611
(Virus Neutralization/8 Dilutions)
- First 10 Samples
See individual virus or call lab for
information. For companion animals,
25% reduction in price if acute and
convalescent samples are tested
at the same time.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
V612
(Virus Neutralization/8 Dilutions)
- For Additional Samples
(over 10)
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Electron Microscope
Exam
See individual virus or call lab for
information.
V102
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Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Virology - Fluorescent
Antibody Test (FAT) on Tissue
- (per slide for 2 antigens)
V104
Fresh or Frozen Tissue
See individual virus or call lab for
information. One slide is usually up
to 4 pieces of tissue.
1 - 2 Days
Virology - Fluorescent
Antibody Test (FAT) on Tissue
- (per slide for each additional
antigen)
V105
Fresh or Frozen tissue
See individual virus or call lab for
information. One slide is usually
up to 4 pieces of tissue.
1 - 3 Days
Virology - Fluorescent
Antibody Test on Feces
V106
Bovine Rotavirus (type A) and Coronavirus
1 - 2 Days
Virology - Spin/Save Serum
V999
Virology - Virus Isolation in
Cell Culture - First Sample
V200
See individual virus or call lab
for information.
Variable
Virology - Virus Isolation in
Cell Culture - For Each
Additional Sample, Up to
Five Samples/Case
V201
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Virus Isolation in
Eggs
V205
See individual virus or call lab for.
information
Variable
Vitamin A and E
T122
Plasma/serum
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
Vitamin A or E
T120
Plasma/serum
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
Vitamin D Toxicity Profile
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Vitamin E
T123
Liver
Extraction
Vitamine B12 (Cobalamin)
- Canine or Feline
2 - 5 Days
See Canine or Feline Cobalamin
Waste Disposal - Biological
Waste
BW01
Parts of animals, including SRM’s,
other waste.
Minimum fee for administration,
case generation, documentation.
West Nile Virus - Avian
Serology, Competitive Inhibition
ELISA - 1st Sample
I629
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
Contact lab prior to submission for
other species.
2 - 5 Days
West Nile Virus - Avian
Serology, Competitive Inhibition
ELISA - Subsequent Samples
I630
Serum, minimum 0.2 mL
Contact lab prior to submission for
other species.
2 - 5 Days
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
West Nile Virus - Equine
IgM ELISA - 1st Sample
I623
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
2 - 5 Days
PLEASE NOTE: WNV is an immediately
notifiable disease. You must ensure that the
owner’s name, full address, including
postal code, telephone number, patient
signalment, vaccination status and brief
clinical history are included on the submission
form as PDS is required to report this
information to the CFIA.
West Nile Virus Equine IgM ELISA Subsequent Samples from
Same Owner
I624
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
West Nile Virus - PCR
PC41
Horses - Brain, spinal cord
Avian - Swabs, tissues, blood
In horses with clinical disease, the IgM
capture ELISA is recommended rather
than PCR on tissues if serum is available.
Zinc
T101
Serum (vacutainers # 6527 or
# 6256 only) or plasma, tissue and others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
2M Antibody; Masticatory
Muscle Myositis
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Acetaldehyde/Metaldehyde
T100
GI contents
Acetylcholine Receptor
Antibody; Myasthenia Gravis
ACTH Stimulation Test
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2 - 5 Days
See Myasthenia Gravis; Acetylcholine
Receptor Antibody
CH147
ACTH, Endogenous - Canine,
Equine or Feline
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
for each sample
Cost includes 2 cortisols, additional cortisols
are $18.00 each. Samples must be received
by 2 pm (an additional $20.00 fee will apply
if same-day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time).
Tests run
M to F
See Canine, Equine or Feline
ACTH
ACTH
Adrenal Panel - Canine, Ferrets
See Canine or Ferret Adrenal Panel
Aldosterone - Canine, Equine
or Feline
See Canine, Equine or Feline Aldosterone
Alkaline Phosphatase
Isoenzymes - Canine
See Canine Alkaline Phosphatase
Isoenzymes
Allergy Screen
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Ammonia
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
WCVM only
Anaplasma / Ehrlichia
genera PCR
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
See Tick Transmitted Disease Panel
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Test
See Bacterial Sensitivity Test
Antimony
T101
Tissue
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Antinuclear Antibody
I102
Serum, mininum 0.2 mL
2 - 3 Days
Anti-Thrombin III
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Arsenic
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
Aspergillus, Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Avian Adenovirus - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Enteric
Tissue, Liver
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Herpesvirus - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Swabs,
Visceral Organs, Feces
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Swabs
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Infectious
Laryngotracheitis - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
See Avian herpesvirus
Avian Influenza Real Time PCR
PC76
Swabs in Transport Medium
Submit Sample by 10:00 a.m.
Same Day
Avian Influenza - Real Time
PCR Typing (H5;H7)
PC77
Swabs in Transport Medium
AI Matrix-positve Sample.
Submit sample by 10:00 a.m.
Same Day
Avian Influenza Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs/Swabs
Avian Mini Panel
1 - 3 Weeks
See Chemistry Panel - Avian Mini
Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination
Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum/Yolk
Min 3 Days
Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Real Time PCR
PC68
Tissues, Swabs
Submit sample by 10:00 am
Same Day
Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Kidney, Brain, Intestine
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Poxvirus - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory/GI Tract Organs, Scab
Scrapings
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian Reovirus - Virus
Isolation in Eggs
V205
Respiratory Tract Organs, Feces,
Synovial Membranes, Tendons
1 - 3 Weeks
Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Mini Plus Panel
See Chemistry Panel - Avian/Reptile/
Amphibian Mini Plus Panel
Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Standard Panel
See Chemistry Panel - Avian/Reptile/
Amphibian Standard Panel
B12 - Canine or Feline
See Canine or Feline Cobalamin
Babesia gibsoni IFA For Export
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Bacterial Culture
B202
Urine/ear swab
Per animal; includes one sensitivity.
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Bacterial Culture
B204
Feces, Intestine
Aerobic/anaerobic/Campylobacter sp./
Salmonella sp. Includes one sensitivity.
Bacterial Culture
B214
Nasal Swab Culture Monitoring
No Sensitivity
Bacterial Culture
B220
Other specimens
Per animal/includes one sensitivity.
Bacterial Culture Necropsy Sample Companion
B802
Maximum 3 Tissues per animal
$15.00/extra sample supported price,
$20.00 list.
Includes aerobic/anaerobic and
Salmonella sp. No sensitivity.
Bacterial Culture to Reference
Lab - Handling Fee
B503
Bacterial Culture
Additional Courier charge will appy
Min 1 Week
Bacterial Culture Typing
Salmonella sp - Handling Fee
B504
Bacterial Culture
Typing to reference lab
Please
Contact Lab.
Bacterial identification
B100
Bacterial Culture
(no sensitivity)
Bacterial Identification
by Sequencing
PC73
Contact lab
Bacterial Microscope
Examination (per stain)
B102
Swab, tissues, hair, urine, etc.
Same Day
Acid-fast, Dark-field, Giemsa, Gram stain,
KOH, Methylene-blue. Wet mount and others.
Bacterial Sensitivity Test
B211
Bacterial Culture
1 Day
Baermann, Routine
P100
Semi-quantitative Test
(Nematode larvae identification)
Feces 5-10 grams
2 Days
Barium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
Bartonella DNA - PCR
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Bartonella genera - PCR
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Bartonella sp. PCR
PC85
Tissues (fresh, fixed). Species
identification (see bacterial identification
by sequencing)
Bartonella, Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Beryllium
T101
Tissue and others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 4 Days
3 Days
2 - 4 Days
2 Days
1 - 2 Days
2 Weeks
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2 - 5 Days
1-2 days
2 - 5 Days
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Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Bile Acids - Pre and Post
See Chemistry - Bile Acids - Pre and
Post or Chemistry - Combination Tests
Bile Acids - Single
See Chemistry - Bile Acids - Single
Biopsy
See Pathology, Surgical Biopsy
Bismuth
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
Blastomyces dermatitidis
Antigen EIA
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Blastomyces, Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Blood Gas
CH120
Heparinized syringe - 1 mL heparinized
whole blood
pH, pCO2, HCO3, tCO2, BE, HB, O2Sat,
Na, K, CI, anion gap, glu, lactate, ionized
(free) Ca
Sample must remain anaerobic. If testing
delay place on ice packs. Ship on ice packs.
Blood Smear - Evaluation
See Hematology - Blood Smear Evaluation
Blood Typing - Canine or Feline
See Canine or Feline Blood Typing
Blue Green Algae
T102
Water sample at 4oC
Bioassay
Bone Marrow - Aspirate &
Smears & Core & Histopath
or Smears & Histopath
See Cytology - Bone Marrow - Aspirate &
Smears & Core & Histopath or Smears
& Histopath
Bone Marrow - Aspirate &
Smears or Smears
See Cytology - Bone Marrow - Aspirate &
Smears or Smears
Bone Marrow - Core & Histopath
or Histopath
See Cytology - Bone Marrow - Core &
Histopath or Histopath
Borrelia burgdorferi
See Tick Transmitted Disease Panel
Botulism - Mouse Inoculation Test
See Clostridium botulinum
Brucella canis - FAT
B602
Serum
Brucella canis - For Export
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Buffy Coat
Cadmium
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2 - 5 Days
Same Day
2 - 5 Days
1- 2 Days
See Cytology - Fluid, single site
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Calcium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #2
Calcium Total
See Chemistry - Single Test
Calcium, Ionized, Free
See Blood Gas
Calculi
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Campylobacter sp - PCR
PC53
Bacterial Culture
Canine ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Adrenal Panel
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Aldosterone
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Alkaline
Phosphatase Isoenzymes
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2 - 5 Days
2 Days
Canine B12
See Canine Cobalamin
Canine B12/ Folate
See Canine Cobalamin/Folate
Canine Blood Typing
GH015
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood (purple-top)
Card agglutination test.
Canine Brucellosis Antibody Test
B602
See Brucella canis
Canine Brucellosis - For Export
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Cobalamin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Cobalamin / Folate
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Coronavirus Electron Microscope Exam
V102
Feces
Canine Distemper
Vaccine Titres
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Distemper Virus
- Antibody Test
(Virus Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum, CSF
Paired CSF/serum recommended for
delayed onset neurologic disease.
Same Day
2 - 4 Days
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Canine Distemper Virus
- IHC on Skin Biopsy
I207
Fresh or Formalin- fixed haired skin
2 Days for
biopsy. Antemortem demonstration of CDV Fixed Tissues;
antigen as an aid in diagnosing CDV.
3 Days for
Price includes all trimming/processing
Fresh
charges.
Tissues
Canine Endogenous Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone
(cTSH, Thyrotropin)
CH239
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply
if same day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time).
Canine Exercise Induced
Collapse Test - EIC
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Folate
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Free T4, by
Equilibrium Dialysis-2 Step
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Free T4, not by
Equilibrium Dialysis
(chemiluminescence)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Pancreatic
Lipase Immunoreactivity (PLI)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Papilloma Virus
- Electron Microscope Exam
V102
Wart Tissue
Canine Parathyroid
Hormone, Intact (PTHi)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Parentage Testing
CH503
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Parvovirus Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum
Min 3 Days
Canine Parvovirus Antigen SNAP®ELISA
V100
Feces
Same Day
Canine Parvovirus FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Intestine
1 - 2 Days
Canine Parvovirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Feces, Intestine
Preferred test if diarrhea is present
for several days.
4 - 7 Days
Canine Parvovirus Vaccine
Titres
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Tests Run
M to F
2 - 4 Days
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Canine T4/TSH
CH238
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.3 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm.
An additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut off time.
Supported prices available for SK clients
(see combination tests).
Canine Thyroglobulin
Autoantibodies
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Thyroid Pre Breeding
Screen
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Thyroid Profile
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Thyroid Registry
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine TLI, B12, Folate
CH504
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine TLI, PLI, B12, Folate
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Canine Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Cardiac Troponin - Equine
See Equine Cardiac Troponin
CBC
See Hematology - CBC Complete Blood Cell Count
CDV
See Canine Distemper Virus
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Tests Run
M to F
Ceruloplasmin
T103
Serum (red-top); EDTA (purple-top)
Enzyme analysis.
2 - 5 Days
Chemistry - Bile Acids - Single
CH336
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL.
Avoid Hemolysis.
Same Day
Chemistry - Bile Acids Pre and Post
CH335
Serum (red top) - 0.2 mL each sample.
Avoid Hemolysis.
Fasting and 2 hr post prandial. Supported
price is available for SK clients
(see Combination Tests)
Same Day
Chemistry - Single Test
Any single test from a panel
CH100
CH150
Serum (red-top) - 0.1 mL
Any single test from a panel (includes
triglycerides and CSF protein, does not
include serum bile acids)
Same Day
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Chemistry Panel Avian/Reptile/Amphibian
Mini Plus Panel
CP913
Plasma (green top) or serum (red top)
Same Day
- 0.2 mL
Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, Tprot, alb, glob,
A:G ratio, uric acid
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel Avian Mini Panel
CP911
Plasma (green top) or serum (red top)
- 0.2 mL
Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, uric acid
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel - Avian/
Reptile/Amphibian Standard
Panel
CP914
Plasma (green top) or serum (red top)
Same Day
- 0.5 mL
Na, K, CI, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, glu,
CK, AST, GLDH, GGT, Chol, Tprot, alb, glob,
A:G ratio, uric acid, bile acids.
*If NSQ for standard panel, Avian Mini Panel
plus Bile Acids will be run. If NSQ for Avian
Mini Panel plus Bile Acids - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel Exotic Mammal Mini
CP910
Plasma (green-top) or serum (red-top)
Same Day
- 0.2 mL
Ca, Pi, urea, glu, ALT, CK
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel Large Animal Kidney Panel
CP909
Serum (red-top) - 0.4 mL
Same Day
Na, K, CI, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, Mg,
urea, creat, glu, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel Large Animal Liver Panel
CP905
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
Same Day
urea, glu, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, CK, AST, SDH,
GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio,
bile acids
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Presurgical Panel
CP907
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
Same Day
Na, K, Cl, urea, creat, glu, CK, AST, SDH,
GLDH, GGT, Tprot
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Standard Panel
CP902
Serum (red-top) - 0.5 mL
Same Day
Na, K, CI, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, Mg,
urea, creat, glu, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, CK, AST,
SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Chemistry Panel Pancreas Panel
CP917
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
Same Day
amylase, lipase
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests. Supported price
is available for SK clients
(see Combination Tests).
Chemistry Panel - Small
CP908
Animal Kidney/Electrolyte Panel
Serum (red-top) - 0.4 mL
Same Day
Na, K, Cl bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, urea,
creat, glu, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio,
Na:K ratio.
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be contacted
for a priorized list of tests.
Chemistry Panel - Small
Animal Liver Panel
CP904
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
urea, glu, chol, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, ALP, ALT,
SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio.
NSQ samples - veterinarians will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chemistry Panel - Small
Animal Presurgical Panel
CP906
Serum (red-top) - 0.2 mL
Na, K, CI, CK, urea, creat, glu, ALP, ALT,
SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot
NSQ samples - veterinarians will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Same Day
Chemistry Panel - Small
Animal Standard Panel
CP901
Serum (red-top) - 0.5 mL
Na, K, Na:K ratio, CI, bicarb, anion gap,
Ca, Pi, Mg, urea, creat, glu, Tbili, chol, CK,
ALP, ALT, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb,
glob, A:G ratio.
NSQ samples - veterinarian will be
contacted for a priorized list of tests.
Supported price is available for SK clients
(see Combination tests)
Same Day
Chlamydia psittaci - PCR
PC19
Tissue, cloacal or eye swabs
2 Days
Chlamydia sp.- PCR
PC54
Tissue, cloacal or eye swabs
2 Days
Chlamydia, psittaci - Titer
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Cholinesterase
T104
Heparinized blood (green-top)
Enzyme analysis.
1 - 2 Days
Cholinesterase
T105
Brain
Enzyme analysis
2 - 5 Days
Chromium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Clostridia
B300
Fresh muscle or cardiac tissues
(C.chauvoie, C.novyi, C.septicum,
C.sordelli) - FAT
1 - 2 Days
Clostridium botulinum
B305
Serum, feed, stomach contents
3 Days
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Clostridium difficile
Genotyping - PCR
PC16
Bacterial Culture
A, B toxin types
2 Days
Clostridium perfringens
Genotyping - PCR
PC08
Bacterial Culture
A, B, C, D, E toxin types
2 Days
Coagulation - Factor Assay
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Coagulation - Fibrin
Degradation Products (FDP’s)
CO003
Whole blood - Sodium citrate (blue-top)
Same Day
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Citrated collection tubes available upon request.
Coagulation - Fibrinogen Assay
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Coagulation - Platelet Count
- Manual
See Hematology - Platelet Count - Manual
Coagulation - PT
- Prothrombin Time
CO001
Whole blood - Sodium citrate (blue-top)
Same Day
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Citrated collection tubes available upon request.
Coagulation - PTT
- Partial Thromboplastin Time
CO002
Whole blood - Sodium citrate (blue-top)
Same Day
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Citrated collection tubes available upon request.
Cobalamin (B12) - Canine
See Canine Cobalamin
Cobalamin (B12) - Feline
See Feline Cobalamin
Cobalt
T101
Plasma, serum,Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Coccidioides - Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Coggins Test
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + bile acids
(pre and post) *Note: “Chem” =
Standard (full) Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
See Equine Infectious Anemia
CT007
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume. (If overnight delay please
include 2 blood smears) + 0.5 mL serum.
Combination pricing not available to out of
province clients (please see individual test
for total test cost).
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2 - 5 Days
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + pancreas
panel + UAS
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
CT006
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. (If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears) +
0.5 mL serum + 3 mL urine
Urine must be received within 1 day;
please include lab number with “to follow”
urine submissions. Combination pricing
not available to out of province clients
(please see individual test for total test cost).
Combination Tests CT005
CBC + chem* + pancreas panel
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. (If overnight delay please
include 2 blood smears) + 0.5 mL
serum. Combination pricing not available
to out of province clients (please see
individual test for total test cost).
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + T4 + TSH + UA
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
CT011
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume. (If overnight delay please include
2 blood smears) + 0.7 mL serum
(red-top, not SST) + 3 mL urine
Urine must be received within 1 day;
please include lab number with “to follow”
urine submissions. Combination pricing not
available to out of province clients (please see
individual test for total test cost).
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + T4 + TSH
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
chemistry panel
Canine and Feline
CT013
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume. (If overnight delay please include
2 blood smears) + 0.7 mL serum
(red-top, not SST). Combination pricing not
available to out of province clients (please see
individual test for total test cost).
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + T4 + UA
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
CT004
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume. (If overnight delay please include
2 blood smears) + 0.6 mL serum
(red-top, not SST) + 3 mL urine
Urine must be received within 1 day; please
include lab number with “to follow” urine
submissions. Combination pricing not
available to out of province clients (please see
individual test for total test cost).
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + T4
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
CT003
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume. (If overnight delay please include
2 blood smears) + 0.6 mL serum
(red-top, not SST). Combination pricing not
available to out of province clients (please see
individual test for total test cost).
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Combination Tests CBC + chem* + UA
*Note: “Chem” = Standard (full)
Chemistry Panel
Canine and Feline
CT001
Whole blood - EDTA (purple top)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume. (If overnight delay please include
2 blood smears) + 0.5 mL serum
+ 3 mL urine
Urine must be received within 1 day; please
include lab number with “to follow” urine
submissions. Combination pricing not available
to out of province clients (please see individual
test for total test cost).
Complete Blood Cell Count
See Hematology - CBC Complete Blood Cell Count
Coombs Test
I108
EDTA Blood (purple-top)
Coombs’ combined reagent
(anti-IgG, anti-IgM, anti-C3)
at 37°C
Same Day
Coombs Test with Isotyping
I104
EDTA Blood (purple-top)
Separate titres to IgG, IgM and C3 and
Coombs reagent. Cold agglutination (4°C)
if negative at 37°C
Same Day
Copper
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
2 - 5 Days
Coronavirus, Feline
See Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Cortisol - ACTH Stimulation Test
See ACTH Stimulation Test
Cortisol - Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Canine
See Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Canine
Cortisol - Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Equine
See Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Equine
Cortisol, Single - Resting
- Canine
CH140
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Single cortisol - see ACTH Stimulation or
Dexamethasone Suppression Test for panel
pricing. Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples received
after the cut-off time).
Cortisol, Single - Resting
- Equine
CH140
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Tests Run
Single cortisol - see Dexamethasone
M to F
Suppression Test for panel pricing. Samples
must be received by 2 pm (an additional $20.00
fee will apply if same day results are needed
on samples received after the cut-off time).
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Tests Run
M to F
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Cortisol, Single Post
- ACTH or Dexamethasone
Sample
CH248
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Must accompany a resting Cortisol sample.
Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples received
after the cut off time).
Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio - Urine
Coxiella burnetti
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Tests Run
M to F
See Urine Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio
PC18
Placenta
2 Days
Crossmatch - 1 - 2 Donors
See Hematology - Crossmatch - 1 - 2 Donors
Crossmatch - Each Additional
Donor
See Hematology - Crossmatch Each Additional Donor
Cryptococcus, Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Cryptosporidium and Giardia
- Routine Flotation, FA (combo)
P105
Feces 5-10 grams
CWD
1 Day
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Cyanide - Quantitative
T107
Liver or heparinized blood
2 - 5 Days
Cyanide - Screening
T106
Feed; GI contents
2 - 5 Days
Cyclosporin
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Cytology - Bone marrow
- Aspirate & Smears & Core
& Histopath OR Smears
& Histopath
**Same day CBC required
with submission - additional
fees apply (see Hematology
- CBC)** Maximum
number of slides = 8
CY405
Air-dried, unstained smears, fixed
bone core, whole blood EDTA
(purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. If overnight delay please
include 2 blood smears.
No extra charge for sampling (aspiration
and coring).
Protect smears from formalin sample.
Extra charges will apply if more than 8
slides are submitted.
Same Day
for Smear,
2 Days
for Core
Cytology - Bone marrow
CY005
- Aspirate & Smears OR Smears
**Same day CBC required
with submission - additional
fees apply (see Hematology
- CBC)** Maximum
number of slides = 8
Air-dried, unstained smears, whole
blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. If overnight delay, please
include 2 blood smears.
No extra charge for sampling (aspiration).
Extra charges will apply if more than 8
slides are submitted.
Same Day
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Test Name
Code
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Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Cytology - Bone marrow
CY110
- Core & Histopath OR Histopath
**Same day CBC required
with submission - additional
fees apply (see Hematology
- CBC)** Maximum
number of slides = 8
Fixed bone core, whole blood EDTA
(purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. If overnight delay please
include 2 blood smears.
No extra charge for sampling (coring)
Protect smears from formalin sample.
Extra charges will apply if more than 8
slides are submitted.
Cytology - Fluid, Single Site
CY402
For Cytology: Air-dried, unstained
Same Day
smear(s) and fluid in EDTA
(purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume
For CSF: Protein or culture 0.1 mL of fluid
in red-top tube
Undiluted and body cavity fluids
(eg. CSF, thoracic/pleural fluid, abdominal/
peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, joint/synovial
fluid - not fluids from a mass): total nucleated
cell count (TNCC), RBC count, total protein by
refractometry (for CSF protein see Chemistry
- Single Test), direct and concentrated smear
evaluation.
Fluids from a mass, washes and flushes
(eg. prostatic washes, peritoneal lavage, TTW,
BAL, nasal flush, masses, urine): direct and
concentrated smear evaluation.
LE (lupus erythematosus) prep/Buffy Coat:
Whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for correct
volume
Cytology - Smear(s) or
Imprints - Single or Multiple
Sites - Maximum number of
slides = 8
CY401
Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s) or
tissue imprints, synovial fluid smears
(single site). Extra charges will apply if
more than 8 slides are submitted.
(For fluid cost see Cytology Fluid, Single Site).
Dermatohistopathology
2 Days
Same Day
See Pathology, Skin Biopsy
Dermatophilus sp Direct Exam and Culture
B222
Hair, scrapings
1 - 14 Days
Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Canine
CH148
CH149
Serum (red-top, not SST)
- 0.2 mL for each sample
(cost includes 3 cortisol, additional cortisols
are $18.00 each). Indicate if LOW or HIGH
dose dexamethasone used. Samples must
be received by 2 pm (an additional $20.00
fee will apply if same day results are needed
on samples received after the cut-off time).
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Dexamethasone
Suppression Test - Equine
CH140
CH248
Serum (red top, not SST)
- 0.2 mL for each sample
(cost includes 2 cortisols, additional cortisols
are $18.00 each).
Samples must be received by 2 pm (an
additional $20.00 fee will apply if same day
results are needed on samples received
after the cut-off time).
Tests Run
M to F
Dicoumarol
T107
Heparinized blood
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
Digestion Only
T108
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
1 - 2 Days
Digoxin
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Dilantin
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Distemper Vaccine Titres Canine
See Canine Distemper Vaccine Titres
E. coli - PCR - 1 Virulence
Factor
PC15
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
E. coli - PCR - 13 Virulence
Factors
PC06
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
E. coli O157:H7 - PCR
PC57
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
Ehrlichia canis
Ehrlichia canis, For Export
and Routine
See Tick Transmitted Disease Panel
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
EHV
See Equine Herpesvirus
Electrolytes
For Serum see Chemistry - Single Test or
Chemistry Panel for panel selection.
For urine see Urine Electrolytes.
Endogenous Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone (cTSH,
Thyrotropin) - Canine
See Canine - Endogenous Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone (cTSH, Thyrotropin)
EPM
See Equine Protozoal Myelitis
Equine ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Aldosterone
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Cardiac Troponin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Equine Chorionic
Gonadotropin (eCG)
E122
Serum (red-top)
Useful from 38-120 days gestation.
(PMSG - Pregnant mare’s serum
gonadotropin) *Equine only
Equine Foal IgG
I606
Serum or EDTA (purple-top),
minimum of 0.2 mL
Idexx “SNAP” ELISA
Equine Free T4, by
Equilibrium Dialysis
(Radioimmunoassay)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4
PC110
Nasal Swab, Tracheal wash
(See also Equine respiratory panel)
1 - 2 Days
Equine Herpesvirus-1
(EHV-1) - Virus Isolation in
Cell Culture
V200
Nasal Swab, Tracheal Wash
5 - 7 Days
Equine Herpesvirus-1 and 4
- Antibody Test (ELISA)
V609
V610
Serum
2 - 7 Days
Equine Herpesvirus-1(EHV-1)
- FAT on Tissue
V104
V105
V800
Fetal Liver, Lung
1 - 2 Days
Equine Hyperkalemic
Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Infectious
Anemia (EIA) (ELISA)
S602
Serum (red-top)
ELISA (IDEXX) Price includes $2 CFIA
surcharge. First or single sample
1 - 2 Days
Equine Infectious
Anemia (EIA) (ELISA)
Additional single form
submissions
S604
Serum (red-top)
ELISA (IDEXX) Price includes $2 CFIA
surcharge (2 or more samples)
1 - 2 Days
Equine Infectious
Anemia (EIA) (ELISA) Group
form
S603
Serum (red-top)
ELISA (IDEXX) Price includes $2 CFIA
surcharge. Must use group form with
three or more samples
1 - 2 Days
Equine Influenza Antibody Test)
(Hemagglutination Inhibition
V611
V612
Serum
H7N7 (A1) strain or H3N8 (A2) strain.
Price is per sample for each strain.
Min 3 Days
Equine Influenza - PCR
PC120
Nasal swab, Tracheal wash
(See also Equine respiratory panel)
1 - 2 Days
Equine Influenza - PCR
Genotyping A1 (H7), A2 (H3)
PC31
Nasal swab, Viral culture
Equine Influenza Virus Isolation in Eggs
V205
Nasal Swab, Tracheal wash, Lung,
Trachea
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2 Days
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Equine Lyme Titer
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Parathyroid
Hormone Intact (PTHi)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Parentage Testing
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Potomac Horse Fever
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Protozoal Myelitis, EPM
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Respiratory Panel
(Includes Equine Herpes
virus 1 and 4; Equine Influenza
virus; Streptococcus equi)
PC121
Two Nasal swabs (e.g. culturette swabs),
Tracheal wash
1 - 2 Days
Equine Rotavirus Electron Microscope Exam
V102
Feces
Call lab prior to submission
2 - 4 Days
Equine Thyroid Profile
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Equine Viral
Rhinopneumonitis (EVR)
See Equine herpesvirus-1
Estradiol - 1 Sample
E102
Serum (red-top - 0.5 mL)
2 Days
Estradiol - 2-9 Samples
E103
Serum (red-top - 0.5 mL)
2 Days
Estradiol - Greater than
9 Samples
E104
Serum (red-top - 0.5 mL)
2 Days
Ethanol Levels
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Ethylene Glycol
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Exotic Mammal Mini
See Chemistry Panel - Exotic Mammal Mini
Factor Assay
See Coagulation - Factor Assay
FDP’s - Fibrin Degradation
Products
See Coagulation - Fibrin Degradation
Products (FDP’s)
Fecal Alpha-1 Protease Inhibitor CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Fecal Egg Count
(Double Centriguation method)
P113
Feces
1 - 2 Days
Fecal Flotation - Routine
(Semi-quantitative Method)
P102
Feces (5-10 grams)
1 - 2 Days
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Fecal Occult Blood
CH160
Feces (3 grams; ~1 tsp)
Fecal Sedimentation Semi-Quantitative
P104
Feces 5-10 grams
Detection of fluke eggs
Feline - Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Aldosterone
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline B12
See Feline Cobalamin
Feline B12 / Folate
See Feline Cobalamin / Folate
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Same Day
1 Day
Feline Blood Typing
GH015
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
(purple-top tube)
Card agglutination test.
Same Day
Feline Calicivirus Antibody Test (Virus
Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum
7 - 11 Days
Feline Calicivirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Nasal, Ocular, Oral Swabs, Lung,
Trachea, Tonsil
5 - 14 Days
Feline Cobalamin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Cobalamin / Folate
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Coronavirus
See Feline Infectious Peritonitis
Feline Extraocular Infection
Profie
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Folate
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Free T4, by
Equilibrium Dialysis (RIA)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Herpesvirus Antibody Test (Virus
Neutralization)
V611
V612
Serum
7 - 11 Days
Feline Herpesvirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Nasal/Eye/Oral Swab, Trachea, Tonsil
5 - 14 Days
Feline Immunodeficiency
Virus
See Feline Leukemia / Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
- Antibody Test
(Immunoperoxidase ELISA)
V611
V612
Serum
Does not differentiate between FIP
and Enteric Coronavirus.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
- DNA
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Leukemia Virus - IFA
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Leukemia Virus - PCR
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Leukemia/Feline
Immunodeficiency Virus
(FeLV/FIV) - IDEXX “SNAP”
ELISA
I605
Serum or EDTA Blood (purple-top),
minimum 0.2 mL
Serum can be frozen.
Feline Pancreatic Lipase
Immunoreactivity (PLI)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Panleukopenia Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
V611
V612
Serum.
Min 3 Days
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Isolation in Cell Culture
V200
Feces, Intestine
5 - 14 Days
Feline Parathyroid
Hormone, Intact (PTHi)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Parentage Testing
CH503
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Parvovirus
See Feline Panleukopenia
Feline Thyroid Profile
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline TLI, B12, Folate
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline TLI, PLI, B12, Folate
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR)
See Feline Herpesvirus
FeLV
See Feline Leukemia Virus
Ferret Adrenal Panel
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Ferritin
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
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Same Day
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Ferritin/Iron/TIBC
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Fibrinogen Assay
See Coagulation - Fibrinogen Assay
Fibrinogen Degradation
Products (FDP’s)
See Coagulation - Fibrin Degradation
Products (FDP’s)
FIP
See Feline Infection Peritonitis (FIP)
Fluid Cytology
See Cytology - Fluid
Folate - Canine, Feline
See Canine or Feline Folate
FPL
See Feline Panleukopenia
Francisella tularensis
Identification - PCR
PC61
Bacterial Culture
2 Days
Free T4, by Equilibrium
Dialysis - 2 Step - Canine
See Canine Free T4 by Equilibrium
Dialysis - 2 Step
Free T4, by Equilibrium
Dialysis (RIA) - Equine
See Equine Free T4 by Equilibrium
Dialysis (RIA)
Free T4, by Equilibrium
Dialysis (RIA) - Feline
See Feline Free T4 by Equilibrium
Dialysis (RIA)
Free T4, not by Equilibrium
Dialysis (Chemiluminescence) - Canine
See Canine - Free T4, not by Equilibrium
Dialysis (Chemiluminescence)
Fructosamine
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
CH503
Fungal Culture
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
See Mycology
Fungal Panel (Serology)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Gastrin
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Gentamycin
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
GGT/Creatinine Ratio
See Urine GGT/Creatinine Ratio
Giardia/Cryptosporidium
See Cryptosporidium/Giardia
Glutathione Peroxidase
T109
Heparinized blood
Enzyme analysis
Growth Hormone
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Haptoglobin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
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Test Name
Code
HDL - High Density Lipoprotein
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
See High Density Lipoprotein
Heartworm - IDEXX
“SNAP” (ELISA)
I608
Serum or EDTA (purple-top), minimum
of 0.2 mL
Also offered as part of Tick Transmitted
Disease Panel
Same Day
Heartworm - Parasitology
Knott’s Test
P112
Blood
1 - 2 Days
Hematology - Blood
Smear Evaluation
GH008
2 Air-Dried, Unstained Smear(s) or
Same Day
anticoagulated blood - heparinized
hematocrit tube or EDTA (purple top tube),
except ostriches, emus and corvids
which require citrated (blue top tube)
Manual leukocyte differential/estimate,
erythrocyte morphology and platelet
morphology/estimate.
Hematology - CBC Complete Blood Cell Count
GH001
Whole blood - EDTA (purple-top tube);
Same Day
except ostriches, emus and corvids
which require citrated (blue top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears. Manual
platelet count and reticulocyte count included
at labs discretion (not available for avians).
Small Animals: automated counts, manual
leukocyte differential, RBC indices and
morphology, platelet morphology and total
protein by refractometry (only when chem
panel is not requested).
Large Animals: as for small animals, plus
fibrinogen.
Avian: manual leukocyte count, manual
leukocyte differential, spun PCV, platelet
estimate and total protein by refractometry
(if not requested on chem panel).
Other species with nucleated erythrocytes:
as for avian, if possible.
Supported prices (SK only) are available
- see Combination tests.
Hematology - Crossmatch
- 1 - 2 Donors
GH017
Whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume + 1 mL serum (red top)
from recipient and each donor
Major and minor crossmatch
Minimum
of 2 Hours
Hematology - Crossmatch
- Each Additional Donor
GH016
Whole blood EDTA (purple-top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume + 1 mL serum (red top)
from each additional donor
Major and minor crossmatch
Minimum
of 2 Hours
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Hematology - Packed Cell
Volume/Total Protein (PCV/TP)
and Blood Smear Evaluation
GH005
2 Air-Dried, unstained smear(s)
or anticoagulated whole blood
(heparinized hematocrit tube or
EDTA purple-top tube), except ostriches,
emus and corvids which require citrated
(blue top tube).
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume.
Includes PCV/TP, leukocyte differential/
estimate, platelet morphology/estimate
and erythrocyte morphology.
Same Day
Hematology - Packed Cell
Volume/Total Protein (PCV/TP)
GH020
Anticoagulated whole blood
(heparinized hematocrit or EDTA
purple top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume.
Same Day
Hematology - Platelet
Count - Manual
GH019
Whole blood EDTA (purple top tube)
See tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct volume. If overnight delay
please include 2 blood smears.
Done if most recent CBC indicated
thrombocytopenia or is newly discovered.
Same Day
Hemoparasite Exam - For Export CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Herpesvirus (gamma
herpes) - PCR
PC27
Tissues
Can be formalin fixed, paraffin embedded
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Histoplasma, Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Hypercalcemia Malignancy
Profile - Includes PTHi,
PTHrp and Ionized Calcium
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Hyperkalemic Periodic
Paralysis in Horses (HYPP)
See Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic
Paralysis (HYPP)
IHC
See Immunohistochemical tests
Immunoglobulin Quantification - I105
1st sample, per isotype
Serum
Radial immunodiffusion
Canine: IgM, IgG, IgA
Bovine: IgG
Mouse: IgG, IgM
Llama/Alpaca: IgG
Chicken: IgY
Contact lab for additional species or.
isotype testing
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Immunoglobulin
Quantification - each additional
sample, per isotype
I106
Serum
Radial immunodiffusion
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2-3 Days
Immunoglobulin
Quantification - Equine
See Equine Foal IgG
Immunohistochemical Staining I204
Support - Trimming, processing,
embedding tissues prior to
staining
Tissues in 10% neutral buffered
formalin
Cost per Block
Immunohistochemical Stains
- 1 block, 1 antigen
(1st stain) (IHC)
I201
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded
tissue
See comprehensive list of antigens
available in Introduction.
2 - 4 Days
Immunohistochemical
Stains - each additional
block or antigen
I202
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded
tissue
See comprehensive list of antigens
available in Introduction.
2 - 4 Days
Immunohistochemical
I206
Stains as PDS Pathology
Add on - each block, per antigen
Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded
tissue
Applies to PDS Necropsy cases.
See list of antigens available in
Introduction.
2 - 4 Days
Imprints - Cytology
See Cytology - Smear or Imprints
Incineration
See Cremation
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT)
See Avian herpesvirus
Influenza A (all species) Conventional PCR
PC44
Influenza Virus
Nasal swab, fresh lung
1 Day
2 Days
See Avian or Equine Influenza
Insulin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Insulin Auto-antibody Titer
I100
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
Indirect immunoperoxidase
Insulin/Glucose Ratio
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Insulin-Like Growth Factor; IGF1 CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Iridovirus - PCR Detection
PC38
Tadpole, skin, tissues
Formalin fixed, paraffin - embedded tissues.
Iron
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
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2 Days
2 - 5 Days
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Iron/TIBC
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
KBr
Ketones
See Potassium Bromide
CH182
Serum (red-top)
Same Day
Kidney Panel, Large Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Large Animal
Kidney Panel
Kidney/Electrolyte Panel,
Small Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Small Animal
Kidney/Electrolyte Panel
Knotts Test - For Export
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Lawsonia - PCR
PC13
Lesion in ileum, intestinal contents,
feces, rectal swabs
LDH Isoenzymes
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
LDL
See Low Density Lipoprotein
LE Prep
See Cytology - Fluid
Lead
T101
Heparinized Blood, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
Leptospirosis, For Export
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Leptospirosis, Not For Export
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Liver Panel, Large Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Large Animal
Liver Panel
Liver Panel, Small Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Small Animal
Liver Panel
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
CH502
See Baermann Test
Lupus Erythematosus (LE) Prep
See Cytology - Fluid
Lyme Disease Serology
See Tick Transmitted Disease Panel
Magnesium
T101
2 Days
2 - 5 Days
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Lungworm
Magnesium
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
See Chemistry - Single Test
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Manganese
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Manual Platelet Count
See Hematology - Platelet Count - Manual
Masticatory Muscle
Myositis; 2M Antibody
See 2M Antibody; Masticatory Muscle
Myositis
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2 - 5 Days
Mercury
T111
Heparinized Blood and Tissue
2 - 5 Days
Methemoglobin
T110
Heparinized blood
Direct measurement
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel # 1
T116
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
(Mg, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, Se, Mo)
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel # 2
T117
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
(K, Ca, Na)
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel # 3
T118
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others.
Heparinized Blood for Pb.
(Tl, Pb, As, Cd)
2 - 5 Days
Mineral Panel #4
T119
Tissue and Others. Heparinized
Blood for Pb.
(Be, Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn,
As, Se, Sr, Mo, Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba, Tl, Pb, Bi)
2 - 5 Days
Mites
See Skin Scraping
Molybdenum
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Muscle Biopsy
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Myasthenia Gravis;
CH504
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Mycobacterium avium PCR Detection
PC65
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycobacterium bovis PCR Detection
PC66
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycobacterium sp. Generic PCR
PC37
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycobacterium sp.
Identification by Sequencing
- PCR
PC26
Bacterial Culture, Tissues
2 Days
Mycology - Fungal
Direct Exam and Culture
B213
Hair, Skin Scrapings
for dermatophytes
1 - 14 Days
Mycoplasma haemofelis
and M. haemominutum - PCR
PC17
1 mL citrated blood
2 Days
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Mycoplasma sp - Culture
B401
Tissues, swabs
Culture and identification.
Contact the lab for transport medium;
$4.00/vial plus shipping
Myoglobin
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
10 Days
See Urine Myoglobin
Neospora - Canine
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Nerve Biopsy
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV)
See Avian Paramyxovirus-1
Nickel
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Nitrate - Screen
T113
Serum, urine or feed or GI contents
1 - 2 Days
Nitrite - Quantitative
T112
Heparinized blood
1 - 2 Days
Occult Blood - Fecal
Osmolality, Measured
See Fecal Occult Blood
CH183
Fluid, serum, urine - 0.5 mL
Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP)
See Hematology - Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP)
Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP) and
Blood Smear Evaluation
See Hematology - Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP) and Blood Smear
Evaluation
Pancreas Panel
See Chemistry Panel - Pancreas Panel or
Combination Tests
Pancreatic Lipase
Immunoreactivity (PLI) Canine or Feline
See Canine or Feline Pancreatic Lipase
Immunoreactivity (PLI)
Panleukopenia
See Feline Panleukopenia
Parasite Species Identification
P107
Sample with Parasite
Parathyroid Hormone
Related Protein (PHTrp)
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Parathyroid Hormone,
Intact (PTHi)
See Canine, Equine or Feline Parathyroid
Hormone, Intact
Parentage Testing - Canine,
Equine or Feline
See Canine, Equine or Feline
Partial Thromboplastin
Time (PTT)
See Coagulation - PTT - Partial
Thromboplastin time
Parvovirus - Canine
See Canine Parvovirus
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Test Name
Code
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Parvovirus - Feline
See Feline Panleukopenia
Parvovirus Vaccine Titres
- Canine
See Canine Parvovirus Vaccine Titres
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Pasteurella multocida - PCR
Toxin Detection (Tox A)
PC106
Bacterial Culture
Pathology - after hours
admission fee
N503
Call back fee for staff to receive specimens
after normal working hours.
Pathology, Necropsy Disposal Fee - Tissue Digestor
N401
Whole animal (per Kg) - Minimum Charge
may apply. Please contact PDS for availability
or for pricing for large animal disposals
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required
N100
Whole animals for Post-mortem.
5 -10 Days
examination. If more than 10 Histopathology
slides are required per submission, $11each
per slide will apply for additional slides.
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required
- Fetus
N102
Fetus and placenta for post-mortem
examination
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required
- Insurance, Legal or
Emergency Case.
N501
Whole animals for Post-mortem
examination, includes histopathology
if required.
(SSPCA Investigations Exempt - Use N100)
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy - Gross
Examination and
Histopathology if Required,
Herd/Flock Submission
N105
Up to 3 whole animals under 100 kg
for Post-mortem examination and
histopathology
If more than 10 Histopathology slides are
required per submission, $11 each will apply
for additional slides.
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy Release of Remains for
Individual Cremation
N409
Whole animal preparation for Individual
cremation. Certain conditions apply.
Please contact the lab for details.
Pathology, Necropsy Samples,
3 Tissues or Less , Fixed or
Fresh for Histopathology
N208
Up to 3 Tissues, excluding brain,
or a single mass ≤ 2 cm diameter
Pathology, Necropsy Samples,
4 or More Tissues, Fixed or
Fresh for Histopathology
N202
More than 3 tissues or one whole organ,
such as brain.
NB: If more than 10 Histopathology slides
are required per submission, $11 each will
apply for additional slides.
3 Days
Tissues Samples from up to 3 animals
for histopathology.
NB: If more than 10 Histopathology slides
are required per submission, $11 each will
apply for additional slides.
5 -10 Days
Pathology, Necropsy Samples, N106
Fixed or Fresh for Histopathology,
Herd/Flock Submission
2 Days
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Pathology, Necropsy/Surgical
Sample - Fixed Tissue for
Histological Identification only
N204
Fixed Tissue, such as Vas Deferens,
for Identification only. No
histological description provided.
Pathology, Skin Biopsy
- Dermatohistopathology
N300
Skin - 6 mm punch or strip
biopsies preferred.
Skin or orfice lesions but not obvious
masses or cysts.
2 - 3 Days
Pathology, Skin Biopsy
- Dermatohistopathology
with other fixed tissues
(mammary tumors excluded)
N303
Biopsies of skin and other organs,
excluding mammary glands,
from the same animal.
2 - 3 Days
Pathology, Surgical Biopsies,
3 Tissues or Less, Fixed or
Fresh for Histopathology
N206
Incisional (punch or wedge),
excisional biopsy.
Up to 3 Tissues or a single mass ≤ 2 cm
diameter, excluding
dermatohistopathology.
3 - 5 Days
Pathology, Surgical Biopsies,
4 or More Tissues, Fixed or
Fresh for Histopathology
N200
Incisional (punch or wedge),
excisional biopsy.
More than 3 Tissues or a single mass
≥ 2 cm diameter, excluding
dermatohistopathology.
Pathology, Surgical or Skin
Biopsy - Repeat Submission
N301
Repeat Biopsy - Must be requested
by a pathologist and include previous case
number in history.
Pathology, Surgical or
Skin Biopsy - Slides Only
N302
Histology Slides for second opinion.
PCV
2 Days
3 Days
2 - 3 Days
See Hematology - Packed Cell Volume/
Total Protein (PCV/TP)
Phenobarbital
CH210
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
STAT analyses available. Samples must be
received by 2 pm on Tues/Friday. An
additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time.
Tests Run
Tue and Fri
Phenobarbital and Potassium
Bromide (KBr)
CH403
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.7 mL
STAT analyses available. Samples must be
received by 2 pm on Tues/Friday. An
additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time.
Tests Run
Tue and Fri
PIVKA - Proteins Induced
by Vit K Deficiency or Antagonist
Plasma Separation
See Proteins Induced by Vit K Deficiency
or Antagonist (PIVKA)
GH018
Separation of a unit of blood into plasma
and packed cells for transfusion purposes.
Please call to make arrangements.
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Test Name
Code
Platelet Count - Manual
Platinum
T114
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
1 - 2 Days
See Canine or Feline Pancreatic Lipase
Immunoreactivity
T101
Potassium
Potassium Bromide (KBr)
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
See Hematology - Platelet count - Manual
PLI - Pancreatic Lipase
Immunoreactivity
Potassium
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #2
2 - 5 Days
See Chemistry - Single Test
CH402
Serum (red-top) - 0.5 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm
on Tues/Friday. An additional $20.00 fee
will apply if same day results are needed
for samples received after the cut off time.
Potassium Bromide (KBr) and
Phenobarbital
See Phenobarbital and Potassium
Bromide (KBr)
Potomac Horse Fever
See Equine Potomac Horse Fever
Presurgical Panel, Large Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Large Animal
Presurgical Panel
Presurgical Panel, Small Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Small Animal
Presurgical Panel
Tests Run
Tue and Fri
Progesterone - 1 Sample
E107
Serum (red-top, not SST)
24 Hours
after Receipt
Progesterone - 2-9 Samples
E108
Serum (red-top, not SST)
24 Hours
after Receipt
Progesterone - Greater than
9 Samples
E109
Serum (red-top, not SST)
24 Hours
after Receipt
Protein Electrophoresis
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Protein/Creatinine Ratio
See Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
Proteins Induced by Vit K
CH504
Deficiency or Antagonist (PIVKA)
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Prothrombin Time (PT)
See Coagulation - PT - Prothrombin Time
Psittacosis, Chlamydia Titer or PCR
See Chlamydia Psittacosis - Titer or PCR
PT - Prothrombin Time
See Coagulation - PT - Prothrombin Time
PTHi - Parathyroid Hormone,
Intact - Canine, Feline or Equine
See Canine, Feline or Equine
Parathyroid Hormone, Intact (PTHi)
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
PTHrp; Parathyroid Related
Protein
See Parathyroid Hormone Related
Protein (PTHrp)
PTT - Partial Thromboplastin
Time
See Coagulation - PTT - Partial
Thromboplastin time
Pyruvates
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Rabies - Brain Removal Only
N400
Head, whole animal
Necropsy not performed.
Rabies Titre
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
I107
Serum
Slide agglutination
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Rotavirus Genotyping
PC11
Cultured virus
P1, P5, P11 and G6, G10
Salmonella - Serotyping
Same Day
B500
Feces, Swabs, Sponges, Poultry
Fluffs/dust. Contact the lab for
volume discount
(No sensitivity)
Selenium
T101
Plasma, Serum, Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
Semen - Aerobic, Anaerobic
Culture (total bacterial count)
B218
Semen
No sensitivity
Sensitivity Test
CH334
1 - 2 Days
2 Days
Serum will be saved for 6 months then
discarded without notification. Research
samples are not saved - please make
other arrangements for storage. Cost is
non-refundable. Serum is routinely saved
for two weeks at “no charge” after testing
is done.
See Pathology, Dermatohistopathology
P108
Smear Cytology
Sodium
5 Days
See Bacterial Sensitivity Test
Skin Biopsies
Skin Scraping - Potassium
Hydroxide (KOH) Digestion
and Flotation for Arthropods
3 Days
See Bacterial Culture Typing - Salmonella
Salmonella sp. Culture - Herd
Screening, Environmental
Samples, Poultry fluffs/dust
Serum, Spin/Save
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Deep skin scraping, vacuum sample
or hair
1 Day
See Cytology Smears or Imprints
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #2
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Test Name
Code
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Sodium
See Chemistry - Single Test
Stained Smear
See Bacterial Microscope Direct
Examination
Standard Panel, Large Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Large
Animal Standard Panel
Standard Panel, Small Animal
See Chemistry Panel - Small Animal
Standard Panel or Combination Tests
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
STAT Fee, Clinical Pathology
CB004
Fee applies to all “STAT” requests
and to samples received after 3:30 pm
which require same day results.
Stat Fee, PCR
PC98
Fee applies to all “STAT” requests and
also to samples received after 3:30 pm
which require same day results.
Streptococcus equi - PCR
PC109
Nasal swab (see also Equine
respiratory panel)
Streptococcus equi
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Strontium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Strychnine
T115
Liver; GI contents/Other
2 - 5 Days
Surgical Biopsy
See Pathology, Surgical Biopsy
T3 - Triiodothyronine
See Triiodothyronine (T3)
T4 - Thyroxine
See Thyroxine (T4)
T4 and TSH, Both Ordered
at Time of Submission - Canine
See Canine T4/TSH
Less than
2 hrs
1 - 2 Days
Taurine
CH502
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Testosterone - 1 Sample
E113
Serum (red-top)
2 Days
Testosterone - 2-9 Samples
E114
Serum (red-top)
2 Days
Testosterone - Greater
than 9 Samples
E115
Serum (red-top)
2 Days
Thallium
T101
Tissue and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #3
Thyroglobulin
Autoantibodies - Canine
See Canine Thyroglobulin
Autoantibodies
Thyroid Profile - Canine
Pre Breeding Screen
See Canine Thyroid Pre Breeding Screen
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2 - 5 Days
COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Thyroid Profile - Canine
Thyroid Registry
See Canine Thryroid Registry
Thyroid Profile - Canine,
Feline or Equine
See Canine, Feline or Equine Thyroid
Profile
Thyroid Stimulating
Hormone (cTSH,
Thyrotropin) - Canine
See Canine EndogenousThyroid
Stimulating Hormone (cTSH, Thyrotropin)
Thyrotropin (TSH) - Canine
See Canine Endogenous Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone (cTSH, Thyrotropin)
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Thyroxine(T4)
CH241
CH247
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm.
An additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut off time.
Supported prices (SK only) are available
(see Combination Tests).
Tick Panel - PCR
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Tick Panel - Serology
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Tick-transmitted Disease
Panel: Lyme disease, Ehrlichia
canis, Anaplasma
phagocytophilum, Heartworm
- IDEXX “SNAP 4Dx” ELISA
I607
Serum, heparinized plasma or
whole blood, minimum 0.2 mL
ELISA
Same Day
Tin
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
TLI - Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity - Canine
or Feline
See Canine or Feline Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
TLI, B12, Folate - Canine
or Feline
See Canine or Feline TLI, B12, Folate
TLI, PLI, B12, Folate Canine or Feline
See Canine or Feline TLI, PLI, B12, Folate
Toxoplasma gondii - Non Feline
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Toxoplasma Serology - IgG
I610
Serum, minimum 0.2 mL
Hemagglutination
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Tests Run
M to F
1 - 2 Days
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy - Brain
submitted for obex removal
(BSE, CWD, and Scrapie)
N212
Whole brain, obex
Sample removal and processing.
Requires special precautions and
processing. TSE Immunology fee extra.
Contact
Immunology
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy - Head or
whole animal submitted
(BSE, CWD, and Scrapie)
N210
N211
Head or whole animal submitted
Sample removal and processing.
TSE Immunology fee extra.
Full necropsy performed or whole body
disposal at additional charge.
Contact
Immunology
Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy (TSE CWD, Scrapie) - IHC
I209
Multicassette submission 6 samples
per paraffin block
(usually for wildlife submissions)
Contact
Immunology
Triglycerides
Triiodothyronine (T3)
See Chemistry - Single Test
CH240
Serum (red-top, not SST) - 0.2 mL
Samples must be received by 2 pm
(an additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut-off time).
Troponin - Horse Cardiac
See Equine Cardiac Troponin
Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity
(TLI) - Canine or Feline
See Canine or Feline Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
TSE
See Transmissible Spongiform
Encephalopathy
TSH - Canine, Endogenous
See Canine Endogenous Thyroid
Stimulating Hormone (cTSH, Thyrotropin)
Tests Run
M to F
Uranium
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
Ureaplasma sp. - PCR
PC21
Placenta, Fetus
Urinalysis
UR000
Urine - 3 mL
Supported prices available for SK clients
(see Combination Tests)
Same Day
Urine Cortisol/Creatinine Ratio
UR037
Urine - 1 mL
Sample must be received by 2 pm (an
additional $20.00 fee will apply if same
day results are needed on samples
received after the cut off time).
Same Day
Urine Cytology
2 - 5 Days
2 Days
See Cytology - Fluid
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Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Urine Electrolytes
UR908
Urine/fluid
Small Animals: pH, Na, K, CI, urea,
creat, measured osm
Large Animals: Na, K, CI, Ca, Pi, Mg,
urea, creat, measured osm
For serum electrolytes see Chemistry Single Test or Chemistry Panel
Same Day
Urine GGT/Creatinine ratio
UR060
Urine - 1 mL
Same Day
Urine Myoglobin
UR909
Urine - 2 mL
Centricon-filter method
Same Day
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio
UR022
Urine - 1 mL
Same Day
Urine Sediment
See Cytology - Fluid
Vanadium
T101
Tissues and Others
Refer to Mineral Panel #4
2 - 5 Days
Virology - Add On Exams
for PDS Necropsy Case
V800
Tissues from PDS Necropsy cases.
FAT frozen section or Virus isolation.
FAT is per slide for 2 antigens. One slide
is usually up to 4 pieces of tissue.
1 - 3 Days
Virology - Antibody Test
(ELISA) - First 10 Samples
V609
See individual virus or call lab for
information. For companion animals, 25%
reduction in price if acute and convalescent
samples are tested at the same time.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(ELISA) - For Additional
Samples (over 10)
V610
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
- First 10 Samples
V611
See individual virus or call lab for information.
For companion animals, 25% reduction in
price if acute and convalescent samples
are tested at the same time.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Hemagglutination Inhibition)
- For Additional Samples
(over 10)
V612
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Immunoperoxidase ELISA)
- First 10 Samples
V611
See individual virus or call lab for
information.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Immunoperoxide ELISA)
- For Additional Samples
(over 10)
V612
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
First 10 Samples, each
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
V609
(Virus Neutralization/4 Dilutions)
- First 10 Samples
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Virology - Antibody Test
(Virus Neutralization/
4 Dilutions) - For Additional
Samples (over 10)
V610
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Virus Neutralization/
8 Dilutions) - First 10 Samples
V611
See individual virus or call lab for
information. For companion animals,
25% reduction in price if acute and
convalescent samples are tested
at the same time.
Variable
Virology - Antibody Test
(Virus Neutralization/
8 Dilutions) - For Additional
Samples (over 10)
V612
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Electron
Microscope Exam
V102
See individual virus or call lab for
information.
2 - 4 Days
Virology - Fluorescent
V104
Antibody Test (FAT) on
Tissue - (per slide for 2 antigens)
Fresh or Frozen Tissue
See individual virus or call lab for
information. One slide is usually
up to 4 pieces of tissue.
1 - 2 Days
Virology - Fluorescent Antibody V105
Test (FAT) on Tissue - (per slide
for each additional antigen)
Fresh or Frozen tissue
See individual virus or call lab for
information. One slide is usually up to
4 pieces of tissue.
1 - 3 Days
Virology - Spin/Save Serum
V999
Virology - Virus Isolation
in Cell Culture - First Sample
V200
See individual virus or call lab for information.
Variable
Virology - Virus Isolation in
Cell Culture - For Each
Additional Sample, Up to
Five Samples/Case
V201
For submissions of large numbers of
samples. Please contact the lab for pricing.
Variable
Virology - Virus Isolation in Eggs V205
See individual virus or call lab for information.
Variable
Vitamin A and E
T122
Plasma/serum
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
Vitamin A or E
T120
Plasma/serum
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
Vitamin B12 - Canine or Feline
See Canine or Feline Cobalamin
Vitamin D Toxicity Profile
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Vitamin D; 25-OHD
CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Vitamin E
T123
Liver
Extraction
2 - 5 Days
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COMPANION / OTHER ANIMAL
Test Name
Code
Vitamine B12 (Cobalamin)
- Canine or Feline
Von Willebrand Factor
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
See Canine or Feline Cobalamin
CH503
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Von Willebrand Factor DNA Test CH504
Referred out test - See Referred Out
Section for sample requirements/test cost.
Waste Disposal - Biological
Waste
BW01
Parts of animals, including SRM’s,
other waste.
Minimum fee for administration, case
generation, documentation.
West Nile Virus - Avian
Serology, Competitive
Inhibition ELISA - 1st Sample
I629
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
Contact lab prior to submission for
other species.
2 - 5 Days
West Nile Virus - Avian
Serology, Competitive
Inhibition ELISA - Subsequent
Samples
I630
Serum, minimum 0.2 mL
Contact lab prior to submission
for other species.
2 - 5 Days
West Nile Virus - Equine
IgM ELISA - 1st Sample
I623
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
PLEASE NOTE: WNV is an immediately
notifiable disease. You must ensure that
the owner’s name, full address, including
postal code, telephone number, patient
signalment, vaccination status and brief
clinical history are included on the
submission form as PDS is required to
report this information to the CFIA.
2 - 5 Days
West Nile Virus - Equine IgM
ELISA - Subsequent Samples
from Same Owner
I624
Serum minimum 0.2 mL
2 - 5 Days
West Nile Virus - PCR
PC41
Horses - Brain, spinal cord
Avian - Swabs, tissues, blood
In horses with clinical disease, the IgM
capture ELISA is recommended rather
than PCR on tissues if serum is available.
Zinc
T101
Serum (vacutainers # 6527 or # 6256
only) or plasma, tissue and others
Refer to Mineral Panel #1
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2 Days
2 - 5 Days
Agent for Shipment Form – for Referred Out Tests
This form is required for all samples that are going to the United States (Code CH504).
Please photocopy this form with your Clinic's Letter Head at the top of the page.
Fill out the form and include it with your samples.
AGENT FOR SHIPMENT OF SAMPLE TO DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY:
Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Room 1550
Prairie Diagnostic Services
52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4
Phone: (306) 966-7397
Fax: (306) 966-7302
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
THE ENCLOSED SPECIMENS FROM:
Animal I.D. / Name: _____________________________________________
Animal Species: _______________________________________________
Owner’s Name: ________________________________________________
Case/Clinic Number: ___________________________________________
SPECIMEN TYPE:
Consists of blood/serum/urine/other ______________________________
(circle or write in appropriate sample type)
I, the undersigned veterinarian acknowledge the following:
the material does not contain any other animal-derived material from livestock
or poultry,
the material was not derived from cats or dogs which were inoculated with or
exposed to any infectious agents of agricultural concern.
Veterinarian Name: __________________________ Signature: ______________
Clinic Name: ________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________ Date: _____________________
THESE SPECIMENS ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTICALLY
***DELAY OF ANY KIND WILL RENDER THEM USELESS***
____________________________________________________________
52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4
phone (306) 966-7316 fax (306) 966-2488
www.pdsinc.ca
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
REFERRED OUT TESTS
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
2M Antibody: Masticatory
Muscle Myositis
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Allergy Screen
- Enviromental - Canine, Feline
CH503
3 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Includes 48 allergens
Tue
4 days
Allergy Screen - E-Screen
- Canine, Equine, Feline
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on
Ice. Screens for environmental
allergens only.
Allergy Screen - Food
Panel- Canine, Equine, Feline
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Canine, Feline - 24 allergens, Equine
- 12 allergens.
Ammonia
CH502
1.5 ml heparinzed whole blood
(green top tube). Put sample on ice
immediately. Sample must be run within
1 hr of collection. WCVM only.
Anaplasma / Ehrlichia
genera PCR
CH504
2 mls EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). E. canis, E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii,
A. phagocytophilum & A. platys.
Anti-Thrombin III
CH502
0.5 ml citrated plasma (blue top tube)
- see tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Recollect if 1+ hemolysis. Send a normal
animal sample along with the patient.
Sample must arrive frozen. Citrated
collection tubes available upon request.
Phone
Aspergillus, Serology
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Babesia gibsoni IFA For Export
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Bartonella DNA - PCR
CH503
3 mls EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). Store at 4oC until shipped.
Ship on Ice.
1 week
Bartonella genera - PCR
CH504
2 mls EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). A postive test will result in speciation
of the following at no extra charge B. henselae, B. clarridgeiae, B. quintana
& B. vinsonii.
4 weeks
Bartonella, Serology
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Beta Hydroxybutyrate
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube) or
heparinized plasma (green top tube).
Ship on Ice.
Blastomyces Dermatitidis
Antigen EIA
CH504
2 ml urine, serum (red top tube),
1 week
plasma (green or purple top tube),
CSF or Bronchial Flush. Urine is the
sample of choice. Store at room temperature.
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Mon & Fri
1-2 days
1 week
Daily
4 weeks
Daily
REFERRED OUT TESTS
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. June 1, 2009
Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Blastomyces, Serology
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Bovine Parentage Testing
CH503
15-20 plucked coarse tail hairs with
follicle. Ship on Ice. Samples should be
submitted from dam, offspring, and
possible sire (charge applies per sample).
4 weeks
Calculi
CH503
Stone in clean container without
preservatives. Call lab for special
submission form.
1 month
Canine ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
1 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube).
Avoid lipemia. Mix sample & centrifuge
immediately. Transfer plasma to plastic
tube and freeze. Must arrive at lab
below 60oF.
1 week
Canine Adrenal Panel
CH504
2 ml baseline serum (red top tube).
Centrifuge ASAP, separate & freeze.
If lipemic fast dog overnight and resume
testing in am. Collect post sample 1 hr
after injection (2 hrs if gel ACTH is used).
If hemolyzed repeat test in 1 week.
Cortisol, estradiol, androstenedione,
17-hydroxyprogesterone, progesterone
& testosterone.
Weekly
Canine Aldosterone
CH504
0.5 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube)
or serum (red top tube). Centrifuge
within 30 mins of collection.
Ship on ice packs.
Weekly
Canine Alkaline
Phosphatase Isoenzymes
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Includes Alk Phos & Alk Phos Isoenzymes.
Daily
Canine Brucellosis - For Export
CH504
2 mls serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1-4 days
Canine Cobalamin
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube or SST tube).
Avoid hemolysis. Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Canine Cobalamin/Folate
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
2-3 days
Canine Distemper
Vaccine Titres
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Also available as Parvovirus /
Distemper Combination.
Tues
& Thurs
Canine Exercise Induced
Collapse Test - EIC
CH504
1 - 3 mls EDTA whole blood (purple
top tube). Shipped on ice packs. Requires
Special Submission Form. Tubes must be
clearly labelled with animals name and
owners name.
7-21 days
Canine Folate
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube or SST tube).
Avoid hemolysis. Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Canine Free T4 by
Equilibrium Dialysis-2 Step
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Daily
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Canine Free T4, not by
Equilibrium Dialysis
(chemiluminescence)
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Canine Pancreatic
Lipase Immunoreactivity (PLI)
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice.
Canine Parathyroid Hormone,
Intact (PTHi)
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr fasting
sample. Centrifuge and freeze ASAP.
Must arrive at lab below 60oF.
Weekly
Canine Parentage Testing
CH503
CH504
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top tube).
Ship on Ice. Special Collection Procedure.
1 week
Canine Parvovirus Vaccine
Titres
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Also available as Parvovirus / Distemper
Combination.
Tues &
Thurs
Canine Thyroglobulin
Autoantibodies
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
(batched)
Canine Thyroid Pre Breeding
Screen
CH503
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies, TSH,
Free T4 (Two Step Radioimmunoassay)
2-3 days
Canine Thyroid Profile
- Diagnostic
CH504
2 mls serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice. T4, T3,
FT4, FT3, TSH, TgAA, T3AA and T4AA
Daily
Canine Thyroid Profile
- Diagnostic Premium
CH504
2 mls serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice. T4, T3, FT4,
FT3, TSH, TgAA, T3AA, T4AA plus
FT4 by Equilbrium Dialysis
Daily
Canine Thyroid Profile 1
CH503
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
T4, Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies, TSH,
Free T4 (Chemiluminescent), T3
2-3 days
Canine Thyroid Profile 2
CH503
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
T4, Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies, TSH,
Free T4 (2 Step Radioimmunoassay), T3
2-3 days
Canine Thyroid Registry
CH503
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies, TSH,
Free T4 (Two Step Radioimmunoassay).
Include completed OFA Application for
Thyroid Database form (form includes
information on OFA registration fees).
2-3 days
Canine TLI, B12, Folate
CH503
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample is mandatory. Avoid
hemoysis. Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Canine TLI, PLI, B12, Folate
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice.
Weekly
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Canine Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on
Ice. 12 hr fasting sample.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Chlamydia;Psittacosis
-Titer or PCRS
CH503
Swab in sterile container without
transport media and/or 1 ml EDTA
whole blood (purple top tube).
For Avian: 50-100 ul whole blood
(green or purple top tube) or a few
drops of blood on avian specimen card
plus conjunctival, choanal or cloacal
swab in sterile container without
transport media. Tissue can be submitted
in sterile container frozen without formalin
(must arrive at lab frozen).
Do not submit whole birds.
2-3 days
Coagulation - Factor Assay
CH504
2 ml citrated plasma (blue top tube) see tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Sample must arrive frozen. Citrated
collection tubes available upon request.
Daily
Coagulation - Fibrinogen Assay
CH503
1 ml citrated plasma (blue top tube)
- see tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Sample must arrive frozen. Citrated
collection tubes available upon request.
Daily
Coccidioides, Serology
CH504
1 - 2 ml serum (red top tube) or CSF
in a sterile container. Ship on Ice.
Mon &
Thurs
2 days
Cryptococcus, Serology
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Mon &
Thurs
2 days
Cyclosporin
CH502
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). Cannot use serum.
Digoxin
CH502
0.5 ml serum (red top tube).
Ship on Ice.
Dilantin
CH502
2 ml serum (red top tube).
Ship on Ice.*
Phone
Ehrlichia Canis, For
Export and Routine
CH503
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube).
Ship on Ice.
Tues &
Thurs
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Thurs, Fri
must arrive
by 11 AM
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Equine ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
1 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube).
Avoid lipemia. Mix sample & centrifuge
immediately. Transfer plasma to plastic
tube and freeze. Must arrive at lab
below 60oF.
1 week
Equine Aldosterone
CH504
0.5 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube)
or serum (red top tube). Centrifuge
within 30 mins of collection. Ship on
ice packs.
Weekly
Equine Cardiac Troponin
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
2-4 days
Equine Free T4, by
Equilibrium Dialysis
(Radioimmunoassay)
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Equine Hyperkalemic
Periodic Paralysis (HYPP)
CH503
2 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube) or 15-20 plucked mane hairs
with follicle. Ship on Ice. Certification
provided - please fill out requistion in full.
1 week
Equine Lyme Titer
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Equine Parathyroid
Hormone Intact (PTHi)
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Centrifuge and freeze
ASAP. Must arrive at lab below 60oF.
Weekly
Equine Parentage Testing
CH503
15-20 plucked mane hairs with follicle.
Ship on Ice. Certification provided
(the chain of custody form provided must
be filled out). Samples should be submitted
from dam, offspring, and possible sire
(charge applies per sample).
4 weeks
Equine Potomac Horse Fever
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Equine Protozoal Myelitis
(EPM) - Western Blot
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube) and/or CSF
(red top tube). Sample to arrive cold
- do not freeze. Ship on Ice. CSF blood
contamination will interfere - can do CSF
index to confirm results. Special paper
work is required - please call lab.
Mon & Fri
2-4 days
Equine Thyroid Profile
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis
(Radioimmunoassay), T3, T4
1 week
Ethylene Glycol
CH502
0.5 ml fluoride oxalate plasma (grey
top tube) or serum (red top). Put in
smallest possible tube & cap tightly
(do not expose to air).
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Fecal Alpha-1 Protease
Inhibitor
CH504
1 gram feces from 3 different bowel
movements in collected in special
pre-weighted tubes which can be
requested from the lab. Freeze sample
as soon as collected.
Feline ACTH, Endogenous
CH504
1 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube).
Avoid lipemia. Mix sample & centrifuge
immediately. Transfer plasma to plastic
tube and freeze. Must arrive at lab
below 60oF.
1 week
Feline Aldosterone
CH504
0.5 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube)
or serum (red top tube). Centrifuge within
30 mins of collection. Ship on ice packs.
Weekly
Feline Cobalamin
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube or SST tube).
Avoid hemolysis. Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Feline Cobalamin/Folate
CH503
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
2-3 days
Feline Extraocular
Infection Profie
CH503
Ocular swabs and/or 2 mls of EDTA
whole blood (purple top tube). Place
swabs in red top tube with no media.
Can submit up to 3 specimens on the
same animal at no extra charge.
Store at 4oC until shipped. Ship on Ice.
2 weeks
Feline Folate
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube or SST tube).
Avoid hemolysis. Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Feline Free T4, by Equilibrium
Dialysis (Radioimmunoassay)
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Feline Infectious
Peritonitis (FIP) - DNA
CH503
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). Ship on Ice.
2-3 days
Feline Leukemia Virus - IFA
CH503
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). Ship on Ice.
Tue &
Thurs
Feline Leukemia Virus - PCR
CH502
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube)
Phone
Feline Pancreatic Lipase
Immunoreactivity (PLI)
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice.
Weekly
Feline Parathyroid
Hormone, Intact (PTHi)
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr fasting
sample. Centrifuge and freeze ASAP.
Freeze & ship on Ice. Must arrive
below 60oF.
Weekly
Feline Parentage Testing
CH503
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top tube).
1 week
Feline Thyroid Profile
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis
(Radioimmunoassay), T3, T4
1 week
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Feline TLI, B12, Folate
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample is mandatory.
Avoid hemoysis. Ship on Ice.
1 week
Feline TLI, PLI, B12, Folate
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice.
Weekly
Feline Trypsin-Like
Immunoreactivity (TLI)
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). 12 hr
fasting sample. Ship on Ice.
Mon,
Wed, Fri
Ferret Adrenal Panel
CH504
0.5 ml baseline serum (red top tube).
Weekly
Centrifuge ASAP, separate and freeze.
Avoid hemolysis and lipemia. Estradiol,
androstenedione & 17-hydroxyprogesterone.
Ferritin
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Freeze &
ship on ice. Sample must arrive frozen.
2 weeks
Ferritin/Iron/TIBC
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Freeze &
ship on ice. Sample must arrive frozen.
2 weeks
Fructosamine
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Daily
Fungal Panel (Serology)
CH504
2 mls serum (red top tube) or CSF in
sterile container. Ship on Ice.
Cryptococcus, Aspergillis, Coccidioides
and Histoplasma
Mon
- Thurs
2 days
Gastrin
CH504
0.5 ml serum (red top tube). 12
fasting sample. Ship on Ice.
1 week
Gentamycin
CH502
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Daily
Growth Hormone
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Phone
Haptoglobin
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube) or
heparinized plasma (green top tube).
Ship on Ice.
Daily
Hemoparasite Exam - For Export CH504
2 - 3 air dried EDTA (purple top tube)
blood smears - unfixed & unstained.
2 week
High Density Lipoprotein; HDL
CH502
1 ml serum (red top tube). Chol, Trig, HDL
Histoplasma, Serology
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Mon Thurs
2 days
Hypercalcemia Malignancy
Profile - Includes PTHi,
PTHrp and Ionized Calcium
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube) + 0.5 ml
EDTA plasma (purple top tube).
Avoid lipemia. Remove serum & plasma.
Label tubes serum and EDTA plasma.
Freeze ASAP. Ship frozen on Ice.
Freeze & ship on Ice. Must arrive
below 60oF.
2 weeks
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Insulin
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube).
Fasting sample. Avoid hemolysis.
Freeze and ship on Ice. Sample must
arrive frozen.
Insulin/Glucose Ratio
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Fasting
sample. Avoid hemolysis. Separate
serum within 30 mins of collection.
Freeze and ship on Ice.
TAT &
Test
Scheduling
1 week
Daily
Insulin-Like Growth Factor; IGF1 CH504
0.5 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Iron/TIBC
CH502
0.5 ml serum (red top tube)
Knotts Test - For Export
CH504
1 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
LDH Isoenzymes
CH502
1 ml serum (red top tube). Includes
LDH and LDH Isoenzymes
Daily
Leptospirosis, For Export
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Leptospirosis, Not For
Export - Bovine (MAT)
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube).
Leptospira pomona, hardjo-bovis,
icterohaemorrhagiae
8 days
Leptospirosis, Not For
Export - Canine (MAT)
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube).
Leptospira pomona, icterohaemorrhagiae,
canicola, autumnalis, grippotyphosa,
bratislava.
8 days
Leptospirosis, Not For
Export - Equine
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube). Leptospira
pomona, grippotyphosa, bratislava
8 days
Lipoprotein Electrophoresis
CH503
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
1 week
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
CH502
1 ml serum (red top tube). Chol, Trig, LDL
Muscle Biopsy
CH504
Phone for special collection instructions. 2 weeks
Also available as Muscle/Nerve Profile.
Myasthenia Gravis;
CH504
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Neospora
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube) or CSF
(Canine only). Ship on Ice.
Nerve Biopsy
CH504
Phone for special collection
instructions.
Non-esterfied Fatty Acids
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube) or
heparinized plasma (green top tube).
Ship on Ice.
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Daily
2 weeks
Tues & Thurs
5-7 days
2 weeks
Daily
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Parathyroid Hormone
Related Protein (PHTrp)
CH504
0.5 ml EDTA plasma (purple top tube).
12 hr fasting sample. Avoid hemolysis
& lipemia. Centrifuge ASAP and freeze.
Freeze & ship on Ice. Must arrive
below 60oF.
2 weeks
Protein Electrophoresis
CH503
0.5 ml serum (red top tube), 5 ml urine.
Weekly
Proteins Induced by Vit K
CH504
Deficiency or Antagonist (PIVKA)
1 ml citrated plasma (blue top tube)
Mon - Fri
- see tube manufacturers guidelines for
2-4 day
correct sample volume. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship frozen.
Sample must arrive frozen. Citrated collection
tubes available upon request.
Pyruvates (TDG*)
CH504
Phone for special collection
instructions.
Rabies Titre
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
FAVN - for export - microchip required.
RFFIT - not for export - microchip not
required.
Daily
2-4 weeks
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
CH503
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
5 days
Streptococcus Equi
CH504
Minimum 1 ml serum (red top tube).
Shipped on ice packs.
Tues & Thurs
Taurine
CH502
1 ml serum (red top) or EDTA plasma
(purple top tube).
1 week
Tick Panel - PCR
CH504
2 ml EDTA whole blood (purple top
tube). Ship on Ice. Babesia genera,
Bartonella genera, Ehrlichia/Anaplasma
genera. A postive genus test will result in
specification at no additional charge.
4 weeks
Tick Panel - Serology
CH504
2 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
E. canis, B. canis, R. rickettsia, B. henselae
& B. vinsonii (by IFA), plus Snap 4DX for
Lyme / Ehrlichia / Anaplasma / Heartworm.
1 week
Toxoplasma gondii Non Feline
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube), can also be
done on CSF but must send serum
sample along with the CSF. Ship on Ice.
Extra shipping charges apply if ordered
with Neospora.
1 week
Vitamin D Toxicity Profile
CH504
1.5 ml serum (red top tube). 12
fasting sample. Avoid hemolysis &
lipemia. Allow sample to clot for 30 - 60
mins prior to separation. Freeze & ship
on Ice. Must arrive below 60F.
1 week
Vitamin D; 25-OHD
CH504
1 ml serum (red top tube). Ship on Ice.
Avoid exposure to light.
2 weeks
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Test Name
Code
Sample/Special Info/
Comments
Von Willebrand Factor
CH503
1 ml citrated plasma (blue top tube) see tube manufacturers guidelines for
correct sample volume. Fasting sample
recommended. Centrifuge, transfer
plasma into a PLASTIC TUBE, ship
frozen. Sample must arrive frozen. Citrated
collection tubes available upon request.
Von Willebrand Factor
DNA Test
CH504
Special collection kit - order from
Vet-Gen.
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TAT &
Test
Scheduling
Daily
2 - 3 weeks