Schedule Test Name Method Sample / Comments Container Handling / Shipping Test / TAT 2M Antibody (Masticatory Muscle Myositis)

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1 2M Antibody (Masticatory Muscle Myositis) Red top tube 1 Week A:G Ratio CHEM Serum ml Includes TP, alb, glob. See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Acetaldehyde / Metaldehyde DIST GI contents Leak proof container 2-5 Days Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody (Myasthenia Gravis) Red top tube 1 Week ACTH Stimulation Test IMMUL Serum ml for each sample Cost includes 2 cortisols, additional cortisols are $18.00 each. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) Chemiluminescence EDTA plasma - 1 ml Fasted sample. Avoid lipemia. Purple top tube Centrifuge immediately after collection. Transfer to plastic tube and freeze. Ship on ice packs. Must arrive at lab below 60 o F. 2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 1

2 ACTH, Endogenous Canine, Equine, Feline EDTA plasma - 1 ml Fasted Sample. Avoid lipemia. Purple top tube Centrifuge immediately after collection. Transfer to plastic tube and freeze. Ship on ice packs. Must arrive at lab below 60 o F. 1 Week Adrenal Panel Canine Serum - 2 ml for each sample. Collect post sample 1 hr after injection (2 hrs if gel ACTH is used). Gross hemolysis will affect the test. Cortisol, estradiol, androstenedione, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, progesterone and aldosterone. Red top tube Centrifuge ASAP, separate and freeze. Ship on ice packs. 1 Week Adrenal Panel Ferret Serum ml Avoid hemolysis and lipemia. Estradiol, androstenedione and 17-hydroxyprogesterone. Red top tube Centrifuge ASAP, separate and freeze. Ship on ice packs. "Agent for Shipment" form and a health certificate. 1 Week Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Albumin CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Prices subject to change without notice. 2

3 Aldosterone Canine, Equine, Feline EDTA plasma or serum ml Purple or red top tube Centrifuge within 30 mins of collection. Freeze. Ship on ice packs. 1 Week Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme Canine Serum ml Includes alk phos & alk phos isoenzyme. NOTE: this only tests for steroid induced alk phos isoenzyme. Red top tube Freeze. Ship on ice packs. Daily Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Allergy Screen - Environmental Canine, Feline Serum - 3 ml Includes 48 allergens Red top tube 1-2 Weeks Allergy Screen - E-Screen Canine, Equine, Feline Serum ml Screens for environmental allergens only. Red top tube Mon and Fri 1-2 Days Allergy Screen, Food Panel Canine, Equine, Feline Canine, Feline - 24 allergens, Equine - 12 allergens. Red top tube 1 Week ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Prices subject to change without notice. 3

4 Ammonia WCVM clients only EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Sample must be run within 1 hr of collection. Purple top tube Wrap sample (to protect from freezing). Place on ice packs immediately after collection. Daily Amylase CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml Includes lipase - See Pancreas Panel Red top tube Anaplasma / Ehrlichia genera PCR EDTA whole blood - 2 ml E. canis, E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii, A. phagocytophilum and A. platys. Purple top tube 4 Weeks Anaplasma phagocytophilum EDTA or heparinized plasma or anticoagulated whole blood or serum ml See also Tick Transmitted Disease Panel. Purple, green or red top tube Serum or plasma can be frozen. Anthrax Antimicrobial Sensitivity Additional charge per antimicrobial sensitivity CULT & DIRECT EXAM KIRBY BAUER Fresh blood or spleen Leak proof container 2 Days Bacterial Culture Leak proof container 1 Day Antimony Refer to Mineral Panel #4 Antinuclear Antibody IHC Serum ml Red top tube 2-3 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 4

5 Anti-Thrombin III (ATIII) Citrated plasma ml Recollect if 1+ hemolysis. Send a normal animal sample along with the patient. Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Arsenic Refer to Mineral Panel #3 or #4 Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Sample must arrive frozen. Phone Asparate Aminotransferase (AST) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Aspergillus Serology See Fungal Panel Red top tube 1 Week AST (Asparate Aminotransferase) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube ATIII (Anti-Thrombin III) Citrated plasma ml Recollect if 1+ hemolysis. Send a normal animal sample along with the patient. Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Sample must arrive frozen. Phone Avian / Reptile / Amphibian Mini Plus Panel CHEM Heparinized plasma or serum ml Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio, uric acid Green or red top tube Prices subject to change without notice. 5

6 Avian / Reptile / Amphibian Standard Panel CHEM Heparinized plasma or serum ml Na, K, Cl, 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. Green or red top tube Avian Adenovirus Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory tract organs, enteric tissue or liver Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Herpesvirus Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory tract organs, swabs, visceral organs or feces Swab or leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Infectious Bronchitis Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory tract organs or swabs Swab or leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory tract organs, swabs, visceral organs or feces Swab or leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Influenza AI matrix PCR - positive Typing (H5;H7) CFIA Accredited Test PCR Swabs in Transport Medium Submit Sample by 10:00 a.m. Leak proof container Avian Influenza Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory tract organs or swabs Swab or leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Mini Panel CHEM Heparinized plasma or serum ml Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, uric acid Green or red top tube Avian Paramyxovirus 1 PCR Tissues or swabs Submit sample by 10:00 AM. Leak proof container or swab Prices subject to change without notice. 6

7 Avian Paramyxovirus 1 Fusion Gene PCR Done on Avian Paramyxovirus Matrix PCR positive samples. Avian Paramyxovirus-1 HIT Serum ml or yolk ml Red top tube or leak proof container Minimum 3 Days Avian Paramyxovirus-1 Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Kidney, brain or intestine Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Poxvirus Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory / GI tract organs or scab scrapings Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Avian Reovirus Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Respiratory tract organs, feces, synovial membranes or tendons Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks B12 (Cobalamin) Canine, Feline Avoid hemolysis. Red top tube Mon, Wed, Fri Babesia gibsoni IFA For Export to New Zealand Red top tube 1 Week Bacterial Culture CULT Urine or ear swab Per animal; includes one sensitivity. Sterile container or swab 2-4 Days Bacterial Culture CULT Feces or Intestine Aerobic / anaerobic / Campylobacter sp. / Salmonella sp. Includes one sensitivity. Sterile, leak proof container 2-4 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 7

8 Bacterial Culture CULT Other specimens Per animal. Includes one sensitivity. Sterile, leak proof container or swab 2-4 Days Bacterial Culture of Necropsy Sample Companion CULT Maximum 3 Tissues per animal or per submission $15.00 / extra sample supported price, $20.00 list price. Includes aerobic / anaerobic and Salmonella sp. No sensitivity. Sterile, leak proof container or swab 2 Days Bacterial Culture of Necropsy Sample Poultry and Other Food Animals Except Swine CULT Maximum 3 Tissues per animal or per submission $15.00 / extra sample supported price, $20.00 list price. Includes aerobic / anaerobic and Salmonella sp. No sensitivity. Sterile, leak proof container or swab 2 Days Bacterial Culture of Necropsy Sample Swine CULT Maximum 3 Tissues per animal or per submission $15.00 / extra sample supported price, $20.00 list price. Includes aerobic / anaerobic and Salmonella sp. No sensitivity. Sterile, leak proof container or swab 2 Days Bacterial Culture to Reference Lab Handling Fee Bacterial Culture Additional Courier charge will apply. Leak proof container Minimum 1 Week Bacterial Culture Typing S. Suis Type 1 to 9 CULT Bacterial Culture Leak proof container 2 Days Bacterial Identification CULT Bacterial Culture No sensitivity Leak proof container 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 8

9 Bacterial Identification by Sequencing SEQU Contact lab 2 Weeks Bacterial Microscope Examination Per stain DIRECT EXAM Swab, tissues, hair, urine, etc. Acid-fast, Dark-field, Giemsa, Gram stain, KOH, Methylene-blue, wet mount and others. Sterile container Baermann - Lungworm Routine Semi-quantitative Test Nematode larvae identification Baermann, Modified Semi-Quantitative Test Elk and Deer only PARA Feces grams Leak proof container 2 Days PARA Feces - min 25 formed pellets Leak proof container 5-7 Days Barium Refer to Mineral Panel #4 Bartonella DNA PCR EDTA whole blood - 3 ml Purple top tube Store at 4 O C until shipped. Ship on ice packs 1 Week Bartonella genera PCR EDTA whole blood - 2 ml A positive test will result in speciation of the following at no extra charge - B. henselae, B. clarridgeiae, B. quintana and B. vinsonii. Purple top tube 4 Weeks Bartonella sp. PCR Tissues - fresh or fixed Species identification See Bacterial Identification by sequencing. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bartonella sp. Real Time PCR EDTA whole blood - 2 ml Purple top tube 1-3 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 9

10 Bartonella Titer Serology Beryllium Refer to Mineral Panel #4 Serum - 2 ml Red top tube 1 Week Beta Hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) BHBA (Beta Hydroxybutyrate) Serum or heparinized plasma - 1 ml Red or green top tube Daily Serum or heparinized plasma - 1 ml Red or green top tube Daily BHV-1 (Bovine Herpesvirus-1) FAT Liver (fetus) - for abortion cases Includes BVD exam. Lung - for respiratory disease - includes one other antigen BVD, PI-3, BRSV. Leak proof container 1-2 Days BHV-1 (Bovine Herpesvirus-1) See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days BHV-1 (Bovine Herpesvirus-1) VN Red top tube 7-11 Days BHV-1 (Bovine Herpesvirus-1) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Nasal, oral or genital swabs, lung, or trachea Swab or leak proof container 5-7 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 10

11 Bicarbonate CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Bile Acids - Pre and Post CHEM Serum ml Avoid hemolysis Fasting and 2 hr post prandial. Bile Acids - Single CHEM Serum ml Avoid hemolysis. Bilirubin, Direct CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Bilirubin, Total CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Red top tube Red top tube Red top tube BioPRYN Serum ml Red top tube 72 hours after receipt Bismuth Refer to Mineral Panel #4 Blastomyces Antibody AGID Serum - 2 ml Red top tube Days Blastomyces Dermatitidis Antigen Urine, serum, EDTA plasma or CSF - 2 ml Urine is the sample of choice. Red or purple top tube Store at room temperature. 1 Week Blastomyces Serology Serum or CSF - 1 ml Red top tube 1 Week Prices subject to change without notice. 11

12 Blood Gas Saskatoon Clients Only CHEM Heparinized whole blood - 1 ml ph, pco 2, HCO 3, tco 2, BE, HB, O 2 Sat, Na, K, Cl, anion gap, glu, lactate, ionized (free) Ca Heparinized syringe Recap syringe immediately after collection (sample must remain anaerobic). Mix well and place on ice pack. Ship on ice pack. Blood Smear Evaluation DIRECT EXAM 2 unstained blood smears or EDTA whole blood Slides or purple top tube Refrigerate purple top tube. Ship on ice packs. Blood Typing Canine, Feline AGG EDTA whole blood ml Purple top tube Blue Green Algae TOX Water sample at 4 C Bioassay Leak proof container 2-5 Days BLV (Bovine Leukosis Virus) Svanova A $1.50 surcharge per sample will apply if submitting <10 Red top tube Once per Week Bone Marrow Histopath **Include a same day CBC See CBC for charges. CYTO Fixed bone core + EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. Leak proof container, purple top tube and slides Refrigerate purple top tube. Protect smears from formalin. Ship on ice packs. 2 Days Bone Marrow Smears and Histopath **Include a same day CBC See CBC for charge CYTO Air-dried, unstained smears + fixed bone core + EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. Leak proof container, purple top tube and slides Refrigerate purple top tube. Protect smears from formalin. Ship on ice packs. for Smear, 2 Days for Core Prices subject to change without notice. 12

13 Bone Marrow Smears **Include a same day CBC See CBC for charges. CYTO Air-dried, unstained smears + EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears. Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. Slides and purple top tube Refrigerate purple top tube. Ship on ice packs. Borrelia burgdorferi Serum, plasma or anticoagulated whole blood (e.g. EDTA, heparin) ml See also Tick Transmitted Disease Panel. Red, green or purple top tube Serum or plasma can be frozen. Botulism (Clostridium botulinum) Mouse Inoculation Test, feed - 5 grams or stomach contents - 5 ml Red top tube or leak proof container 3 Days Bovine Adenovirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO GI or Respiratory Tract Tissue Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) EM Feces Mature animals - suspect winter dysentery Leak proof container 2-4 Days Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) FAT Feces For calf diarrhea, includes rotavirus exam. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) FAT Spiral colon or ileum Includes rotavirus exam. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Coronavirus (BCV) See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days Bovine Enterovirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Feces or Intestine Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Prices subject to change without notice. 13

14 Bovine Herpes Mammilitis (BHV-2) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Vesicle or Lesion Scrapings Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Bovine Herpesvirus-1 See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days Bovine Herpesvirus-1 VN Red top tube 7-11 Days Bovine Herpesvirus-1 FAT on Tissue FAT Liver (fetus) - for abortion cases Includes BVD exam. Lung - for respiratory disease - includes one other antigen (BVD, PI-3, BRSV). Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Herpesvirus-1 Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Nasal, oral or genital swabs, lung, or trachea Swab or leak proof container 5-7 Days Bovine Leukosis Virus (BLV) Svanova A $1.50 surcharge per sample will apply if submitting <10 Red top tube Once per Week Bovine Papilloma Virus PCR Tissues - formalin fixed, embedded Leak proof container or swab Bovine Papilloma Virus PCR Typing Leak proof container or swab Refrigerate. Ship at room temperature. 1-2 Days 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 14

15 Bovine Papular Stomatitis Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Vesicle or Lesion Scrapings Leak proof container 1-3 Weeks Bovine Parainfluenza-3 FAT Lung from multiple sites Includes one other antigen (BVD, IBR, BRSV). Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Parainfluenza-3 See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days Bovine Parainfluenza-3 VN Red top tube 7-11 Days Bovine Parainfluenza-3 Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Lung, nasal swabs or tracheal washings Leak proof container or swab 7-14 Days Bovine Respiratory Panel 15 or more animals (Includes 3 of IBR, BRSV, PI-3 or BCV). Red top tube 2-7 Days Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) FAT Lung from multiple sites Includes one other antigen (BVD, IBR, PI3). Leak proof container 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 15

16 Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) VN Red top tube 7-11 Days Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) Virus Isolation in Cell ISO Lung, nasal swabs or tracheal washings Submit sample the day of collection. Leak proof container or swab 2-3 Weeks Bovine Rotavirus FAT on Tissue FAT Jejunum or ileum Only Group A detected. Includes coronavirus exam. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Rotavirus Fluorescent on Feces FAT Feces Only Group A detected. Includes coronavirus exam. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) FAT Kidney (fetus) - for abortion cases Includes IBR exam. Lung, lymph node, spleen, kidney or intestine - for older animals. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) PCR EDTA whole blood - 1 ml, tissue or culture Purple top tube or leak proof container 2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 16

17 Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) Typing PCR Viral Culture Red top tube or leak proof container 3 Days Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) VN (8 Dilutions) Phone lab if BVDV Type 1 and type 2 testing required. Red top tube 7-11 Days Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) VN (4 Dilutions) Used to detect BVD exposure (e.g. in camelids, or using pre-colostral serum to detect in utero infection). Red top tube 7-11 Days Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) Skin Biopsy IHC for BVD - PI detection. For groups of up to 15 animals per test. IHC Formalin-fixed skin biopsies 6 mm or ear notches Leak proof container Protect tissues in formalin from freezing. Surcharge for non-formalized tissues. 3-5 Days Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) Skin Biopsy Sampling Kit KIT Contains 50 formalin filled sample tubes, packing material, sampling key sheet and instructions. Use for submission of skin biopsies for detection of BVD in persistently infected animals. Client responsible for shipping charges. Send out next business day Prices subject to change without notice. 17

18 Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Ileum, lymphoid tissues, kidney or EDTA, heparinized whole blood or serum - 1 ml 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. Leak proof container or red, purple or green top tube 6-7 Days Brachyspira hyodysenteriae and B. pilosicoli PCR Spiral colon, intestinal contents, feces or rectal swabs Leak proof container or swab 2 Days BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Virus Isolation in Cell ISO Lung, nasal swabs or tracheal washings Submit sample the day of collection. Leak proof container or swab 2-3 Weeks BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus) See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus) VN Red top tube 7-11 Days BRSV (Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus) FAT on Tissue FAT Lung from multiple sites Includes one other antigen (BVD, IBR, PI3). Leak proof container 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 18

19 Brucella abortus Buffered plate agglutination test AGG Serum - 2 ml Red top tube Brucella abortus Set-up Fee ADMIN Each case / owner for administrative costs. Brucella canis FAT Red top tube 1-2 Days Brucellosis - For Export Canine Slide Agg / AGID II Serum ml Avoid hemolysis Red top tube 1-4 Days Buffy Coat CYTO EDTA whole blood - 1 ml + 2 blood smears Purple top tube and slides BVD Ear notch IHC for BVD PI detection For groups of up to 15 animals per test IHC Formalin-fixed skin biopsies 6 mm or ear notches Leak proof container Protect tissues in formalin from freezing. Surcharge for non-formalized tissues. 3-5 Days BVD Skin Biopsy Sampling Kit (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) KIT Contains 50 formalin filled sample tubes, packing material, sampling key sheet and instructions. Use for submission of skin biopsies for detection of BVD in persistently infected animals Client responsible for shipping charges. Send out next business day BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) FAT Kidney (fetus) - for abortion cases Includes IBR exam. Lung, lymph node, spleen, kidney or intestine - for older animals. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 19

20 BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) PCR EDTA whole blood - 1 ml, tissue or culture Purple top tube or leak proof container 2 Days BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) Typing PCR Viral Culture Red top tube or leak proof container 3 Days BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) VN (4 Dilutions) Used to detect BVD exposure (e.g. in camelids, or using pre-colostral serum to detect in utero infection). Red top tube 7-11 Days BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) VN (8 Dilutions) Phone lab if BVDV Type 1 and type 2 testing required. Red top tube 7-11 Days BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Ileum, lymphoid tissues, kidney or EDTA or heparinized whole blood or serum - 1 ml For PI cattle >6 mos - Serum For PI cattle <6 mos - EDTA or Heparinized whole blood for buffy coat. For acute infection submit EDTA or Heparinized whole blood for buffy coat. Leak proof container or red, purple or green top tube 6-7 Days Cadmium Refer to Mineral Panel #3 or #4 CAE (Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis) Serum ml Red top tube 2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 20

21 Calcium Tissue - Refer to Mineral Panel #2 Calcium - Ionized Saskatoon Clients Only CHEM Heparinized whole blood - 1 ml (not tested on serum) ph, pco 2, HCO 3, tco 2, BE, HB, O 2 Sat, Na, K, Cl, anion gap, glu, lactate, ionized (free) Ca Heparinized syringe Recap syringe immediately after collection (sample must remain anaerobic). Mix well and place on ice pack. Ship on ice pack. Calcium - Total CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Calculi Stone in clean container without preservatives. Call lab for special submission form. Clean container without preservatives 1 Month Campylobacter fetus PCR Bacterial Culture Leak proof container 2 Days Campylobacter sp. CULT Washings, tissues Contact the lab for transport medium $4.50/vial plus shipping 2-3 Days Campylobacter sp. PCR Bacterial Culture Leak proof container 2 Days Canine Coronavirus EM Feces Leak proof container 2-4 Days Canine Distemper Vaccine Titers IFA Also available as Parvovirus / Distemper Combination. Red top tube Tue and Thurs Prices subject to change without notice. 21

22 Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) VN Serum ml, CSF ml Paired CSF / serum recommended for delayed onset neurologic disease. Red top tube 7-11 Days Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) IHC on haired Skin Biopsy IHC Fresh or Formalin-fixed haired skin biopsy Antemortem demonstration of CDV antigen. Leak proof container Fresh tissues - on ice packs; formalin tissues in leak proof container. Protect tissues in formalin from freezing. 2-3 Days Canine Papilloma Virus EM Wart Tissue Screw top container or red top tube 2-4 Days Canine Parvovirus Canine Parvovirus Antigen SNAP Canine Parvovirus FAT on Tissue HIT Serum ml Red top tube Minimum 3 Days Feces Leak proof container FAT Intestine Leak proof container 1-2 Days Canine Parvovirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Feces or Intestine Preferred test if diarrhea is present for several days. Leak proof container 4-7 Days Canine Thyroid Registry Serum - 2 ml Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies, TSH, Free T4 (Two Step Radioimmunoassay). Include completed OFA Application for Thyroid Database form (form includes information on OFA registration fees). Red top tube Freeze. Ship on ice packs. 2-3 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 22

23 Canine Vaccine Antibody Titer Serum - 2 ml CDV, CAV, CPV Red top tube 1 Week Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis (CAE) Serum ml Red top tube 2 Days Cardiac Troponin Equine Serum ml Red top tube 2-4 Days CBC (Complete Blood Cell Count) HEM EDTA whole blood + 2 unstained blood smears Manual platelet count and reticulocyte count included if required. Supported prices (SK only) - see Combination tests. Purple top tube and slides CBC (Complete Blood Cell Count) Corvids HEM Citrated whole blood + 2 unstained blood smears Blue top tube (citrate) and slides CDV (Canine Distemper Virus) VN Serum ml, CSF ml Paired CSF / serum recommended for delayed onset neurologic disease. Red top tube 7-11 Days CDV (Canine Distemper Virus) IHC on haired Skin Biopsy IHC Fresh or Formalin-fixed haired skin biopsy Antemortem demonstration of CDV antigen Leak proof container Fresh tissues - on ice packs; formalin tissues in leak proof container. Protect tissues in formalin from freezing. 2-3 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 23

24 Ceruloplasmin ENZ Serum ml Copper is a better indicator or copper status. Red top tube Keep sample cool. Ship on ice packs. 2-5 Days Chemistry - Single Test CHEM Serum ml Any single test from a panel - includes triglycerides and CSF protein, does not include serum bile acids, amylase or lipase. Red top tube Chemistry Panel Avian / Reptile / Amphibian Mini Plus Panel CHEM Heparinized plasma or serum ml Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio, uric acid Green or red top tube Chemistry Panel Avian / Reptile / Amphibian Standard Panel CHEM Heparinized plasma or serum ml Na, K, Cl, 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. Green or red top tube Chemistry Panel Avian Mini Panel CHEM Heparinized plasma or serum ml Ca, Pi, glu, CK, AST, uric acid Green or red top tube Chemistry Panel Exotic Mammal Mini CHEM Plasma or serum ml Ca, Pi, urea, glu, ALT, CK Green or red top tube Chemistry Panel Large Animal Kidney Panel CHEM Serum ml Na, K, Cl, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, Mg, urea, creat, glu, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio Red top tube Prices subject to change without notice. 24

25 Chemistry Panel Large Animal Liver Panel CHEM Serum ml urea, glu, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, CK, AST, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio, bile acids Red top tube Chemistry Panel Large Animal Presurgical Panel CHEM Serum ml Na, K, Cl, urea, creat, glu, CK, AST, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot Red top tube Chemistry Panel Large Animal Standard Panel CHEM Serum ml Na, K, Cl, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, Mg, urea, creat, glu, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, CK, AST, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio Red top tube Chemistry Panel Small Animal Kidney / Electrolyte Panel CHEM Serum ml Na, K, Cl bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, urea, creat, glu, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio, Na:K ratio Red top tube Chemistry Panel Small Animal Liver Panel CHEM Serum ml urea, glu, chol, Tbili, Dbili, Ibili, ALP, ALT, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio Red top tube Chemistry Panel Small Animal Presurgical Panel CHEM Serum ml Na, K, Cl, CK, urea, creat, glu, ALP, ALT, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot Red top tube Prices subject to change without notice. 25

26 Chemistry Panel Small Animal Standard Panel CHEM Serum ml Na, K, Na:K ratio, Cl, bicarb, anion gap, Ca, Pi, Mg, urea, creat, glu, Tbili, chol, CK, ALP, ALT, SDH, GLDH, GGT, Tprot, alb, glob, A:G ratio. Supported prices (SK only) - see Combination tests. Red top tube Chlamydia psittaci PCR Tissue, cloacal or eye swabs Leak proof container or swab Chlamydia sp. PCR Tissue, cloacal or eye swabs Leak proof container or swab 2 Days 2 Days Chloride CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Electrolytes for Na, K, Cl. See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Cholesterol CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Cholinesterase ENZ Brain - whole avian brain or half a bovine brain Freeze immediately. Leak proof container Freeze tissue immediately. Ship frozen. 2-5 Days Cholinesterase ph Heparinized whole blood ml Green top tube Ship immediately with ice packs. 1-2 Days Chorionic Gonadotropin (ecg) Equine ImmMIG Serum ml Useful from days gestation. (PMSG - Pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin) Red top tube 24 Hours after Receipt Chromium Refer to Mineral Panel #4 Prices subject to change without notice. 26

27 Chronic Wasting Disease In Wildlife (CWD) Up to 6 tissues per test IHC Formalin-Fixed or Formic acid-treated obex, lymph nodes, tonsil or brain. Contact lab for appropriate sample by species. Leak proof container Contact Immunology Laboratory Contact Lab Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) IHC Formalin-fixed tissues or Formic acid treated formalin-fixed tissues in paraffin block. Leak proof container Protect tissues in formalin from freezing Contact Lab Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) BioRad Fresh or frozen obex, lymph node or brain. Contact lab for appropriate sample by species. Leak proof container 3-5 Days CK (Creatine Kinase) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Classical Swine Fever Virus (CFIA Accredited Test) PCR Contact Diagnostic Pathologist or lab for details. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Clostridia FAT Fresh muscle or cardiac tissues C.chauvoei, C.novyi, C.septicum, C.sordelli Clostridium difficile Genotyping PCR Bacterial Culture A, B toxin types Leak proof container 1-2 Days 2 Days Clostridium perfringens Genotyping PCR Bacterial Culture A, B, C, D, E toxin types 2 Days Coagulation - FDP's COAG Citrated plasma or citrated whole blood. Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Prices subject to change without notice. 27

28 Coagulation - PT (Prothrombin Time) COAG Citrated plasma or citrated whole blood. Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Coagulation - PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) COAG Citrated plasma or citrated whole blood. Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Cobalamin / Folate Canine, Feline Red top tube 2-3 Days Cobalamin (B12) Canine, Feline Avoid hemolysis. Red top tube Mon, Wed, Fri Cobalt Refer to Mineral Panel #1 Coccidioides Serology Serum ml CSF - 1 ml in a sterile container When testing CSF must also test serum. Red top tube Mon and Thurs 2 Days Coggins Test (Equine Infectious Anemia) Additional single form submissions IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge (2 or more samples) Red top tube 1-2 Days Coggins Test (Equine Infectious Anemia) Group form IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge. Must use group form with three or more samples. Red top tube 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 28

29 Coggins Test (Equine Infectious Anemia) First or single sample IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge. Red top tube 1-2 Days Combination Tests CBC + Small Animal Standard Panel + Pancreas panel Canine, Feline COMBO EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears ml serum Purple top tube, slides and red top tube Combination Tests CBC + Small Animal Standard Panel + pancreas panel + UA Canine, Feline COMBO EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears ml serum + 3 ml urine Urine must be received within 1 day; please include lab number with "to follow" urine submissions. Purple top tube, slides and red top tube for urine and serum Combination Tests CBC + Small Animal Standard Panel + T4 + U/A Canine, Feline COMBO EDTA whole Blood + 2 blood smears ml serum + 3 ml urine Urine must be received within 1 day; please include lab number with "to follow" urine submissions. Purple top tube, slides, red top tube for urine and red top tube for serum - do not use SST tube Combination Tests CBC + Small Animal Standard Panel + T4 Canine, Feline COMBO EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears ml serum Purple top tube, slides and red top tube - do not use SST tube Combination Tests CBC + Small Animal Standard Panel + UA Canine, Feline COMBO EDTA whole blood + 2 blood smears ml serum + 3 ml urine Urine must be received within 1 day; please include lab number with "to follow" urine submissions. Purple top tube, slides and red top tube for urine and serum Prices subject to change without notice. 29

30 Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) HEM EDTA whole blood + 2 unstained blood smears Manual platelet count and reticulocyte count included if required. Supported prices (SK only) - see Combination tests. Purple top tube and slides Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC) Corvids HEM Citrated whole blood + 2 unstained blood smears Blue top tube (citrate) and slides Contagious Ecthyma Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Vesicle or Lesion Scrapings 7-14 Days Coombs Test Combined AGG EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Purple top tube Coombs Test Isotyping and Temp Profile AGG EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Purple top tube Copper Refer to Mineral Panel #1 Coronavirus - Bovine EM Feces Mature animals - suspect winter dysentery. Coronavirus - Bovine FAT Spiral colon or ileum Includes rotavirus exam. Leak proof container 2-4 Days Leak proof container 1-2 Days Coronavirus - Bovine FAT Feces For calf diarrhea, includes rotavirus exam. Leak proof container 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 30

31 Coronavirus - Bovine See also Bovine Respiratory Panel. Red top tube 2-7 Days Coronavirus - Feline (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) IMPA Serum ml Does not differentiate between FIP and Enteric Coronavirus. Red top tube 1 Day Coronavirus - Feline DNA EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Purple top tube 1-3 Days Cortisol - ACTH Stimulation Test IMMUL Serum ml for each sample Cost includes 2 cortisols, additional cortisols are $18.00 each. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Cortisol - Dexamethasone Suppression Test Canine IMMUL Serum ml for each sample Cost includes 3 cortisol, additional cortisols are $18.00 each. Indicate if LOW or HIGH dose dexamethasone used. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Cortisol - Dexamethasone Suppression Test Equine IMMUL Serum ml for each sample Cost includes 2 cortisols, additional cortisols are $18.00 each. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Cortisol - Post ACTH or Dexamethasone IMMUL Serum ml Must accompany a resting Cortisol sample. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Prices subject to change without notice. 31

32 Cortisol - Resting Canine, Equine IMMUL Serum ml Single cortisol - see ACTH Stimulation (Canine only) or Dexamethasone Suppression Test for panel pricing. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Cortisol / Creatinine Ratio IMMUL & CHEM Urine - 1 ml Red top tube 2 PM cut off Coxiella burnetti PCR Placenta Leak proof container 2 Days Creatine Kinase (CK) CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Creatinine CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. Red top tube Crossmatch 1 to 2 Donors XMATCH EDTA whole blood + 1 ml serum from recipient and each donor 1 purple top tube and 1 red top tube from recipient and each donor Minimum 2 Hours Crossmatch Each Additional Donor XMATCH EDTA whole blood + 1 ml serum from each additional donor 1 purple top tube and 1 red top tube for each donor Minimum 2 Hours Cryptococcus Antigen Red top tube Days Cryptococcus Serology Serum or CSF - 1 ml Red top tube Mon - Thurs 2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 32

33 Cryptosporidium and Giardia Combo PARA Feces grams Leak proof container 1 Day CSF Cytology CYTO CSF in EDTA ml + direct smears For culture include a red top tube. Purple top tube and slides CSF Protein CHEM CSF ml in red-top tube Red top tube CWD In Wildlife (Chronic Wasting Disease) Up to 6 tissues per test IHC Formalin-Fixed or Formic acid treated obex, lymph nodes, tonsil or brain. Contact lab for appropriate sample by species. Leak proof container Contact Immunology Laboratory Contact Lab CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) IHC Formalin-fixed tissues or Formic acid treated formalin-fixed tissues in paraffin block. Leak proof container Protect tissues in formalin from freezing Contact Lab CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) BioRad Fresh or frozen obex, lymph node or brain. Contact lab for appropriate sample by species. Leak proof container 3-5 Days Cyanide Quantitative DIFF Heparinized whole blood ml Green top tube Exclude air and seal tightly. Submit immediately or freeze. Ship on ice packs. 2-5 Days Cyanide Screening VISUAL Feed or GI contents Leak proof container 2-5 Days Cyclosporine EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Serum is not acceptable Purple top tube Tues, Thurs, Fri must arrive by 11 AM Prices subject to change without notice. 33

34 Cytology Fluid CYTO Fluid in EDTA - 1 ml + direct smears For culture include a red top tube. Cost is per each tube of fluid rec'd. Purple top tube and slides Cytology Smears or Imprints 1 site - 8 slides maximum CYTO Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s) or tissue imprints Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. See also Fluid Cytology if submitting fluid. Slides Protect smears from formalin. Cytology Smears or Imprints 2-3 sites - 8 slides maximum per site CYTO Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s) or tissue imprints Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. See also Fluid Cytology if submitting fluid. Slides Protect smears from formalin. Cytology Smears or Imprints 4-6 sites - 8 slides maximum per site CYTO Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s) or tissue imprints Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. See also Fluid Cytology if submitting fluid. Slides Protect smears from formalin. Cytology Smears or Imprints 7-10 sites - 8 slides maximum per site CYTO Air-dried, unstained aspirate smear(s) or tissue imprints Extra charges will apply if more than 8 slides are submitted. See also Fluid Cytology if submitting fluid. Slides Protect smears from formalin. Cytology Additional Slides CYTO Cost for each additional slide over the 8 slide maximum per site. Slides Protect smears from formalin. Dermatohistopathology See Pathology, Skin Biopsy Prices subject to change without notice. 34

35 Dermatophilus sp. Direct Exam and Culture CULT & DIRECT EXAM Hair or scrapings Tube or other container 1-14 Days Dexamethasone Suppression Test Canine IMMUL Serum ml for each sample Cost includes 3 cortisol, additional cortisols are $18.00 each. Indicate if LOW or HIGH dose dexamethasone used. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Dexamethasone Suppression Test Equine IMMUL Serum ml for each sample Cost includes 2 cortisols, additional are $18.00 each. Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off Dicoumarol EXTRAC Heparinized whole blood or plasma - 2 ml Avoid hemolysis. Green top tube 2-5 Days Digestion Only MW Plasma, serum or tissue - fresh or frozen Contact lab for other types of samples. Red top tube or leak proof container 1-2 Days Digoxin Dilantin Serum ml Red top tube Daily Serum - 2 ml Red top tube Phone Distemper Vaccine Titers Canine IFA Also available as Parvovirus / Distemper Combination. Red top tube Tue and Thurs Prices subject to change without notice. 35

36 Distemper Virus Canine VN Serum ml, CSF ml Paired CSF / serum recommended for delayed onset neurologic disease. Red top tube 7-11 Days E. coli PCR Bacterial Culture 13 Virulence Factors 2 Days E. coli O157:H7 PCR Bacterial Culture Leak proof container 2 Days E. coli Bovine Enteric Panel PCR Bacterial Culture Sta / Stx1 / Stx2 / Eae 2 Days E. coli Porcine Enteric Panel PCR Bacterial Culture LT / Sta / STb / Stx2e / Eae / AIDA-I 2 Days EBL (Enzootic Bovine Leukosis) Svanova A $1.50 surcharge per sample will apply if submitting <10 Red top tube Once per Week Ehrlichia / Anaplasma genera PCR EDTA whole blood - 2 ml Purple top tube 4 Weeks Ehrlichia canis Serum, plasma or anticoagulated whole blood (e.g. EDTA, heparin) ml See also Tick Transmitted Disease Panel. Red, green or purple top tube Serum or plasma can be frozen. Ehrlichia canis For Export Serum - 2 ml Red top tube 2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 36

37 Ehrlichia canis Routine IFA Serum ml Red top tube Tue and Thurs EHV (Equine Herpesvirus-1 and 4) PCR Nasal swab or tracheal wash See also Equine Respiratory Panel. Swab or red top tube 1-2 Days EHV (Equine Herpesvirus-1 and 4) EHV-1 (Equine Herpesvirus-1) FAT on Tissue EHV-1 (Equine Herpesvirus-1) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture Red top tube 2-7 Days FAT Fetal Liver or lung Leak proof container 1-2 Days ISO Nasal swab or tracheal wash Swab or red top tube 5-7 Days EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) Additional single form submissions IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge (2 or more samples) Red top tube 1-2 Days EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) First or single sample IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge. Red top tube 1-2 Days EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) Group form IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge. Must use group form with three or more samples. Red top tube 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 37

38 EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse Test) Canine EDTA whole blood ml Requires Special Submission Form. Tubes must be clearly labeled with animals name and owners name. Purple top tube 7-21 Days Electrolytes CHEM Serum, urine or fluid ml Na, K, Cl See Large or Small Animal for panel selection. See also Urine Electrolyte Panel Red top Tube Endogenous ACTH Canine, Equine, Feline EDTA plasma - 1 ml Fasted Sample. Avoid lipemia. Purple top tube Centrifuge immediately after collection. Transfer to plastic tube and freeze. Ship on ice packs. Must arrive at lab below 60 o F. 1 Week Endogenous Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (ctsh) Canine IMMUL Serum ml Red top tube Do not use SST tube. 2 PM cut off EPM (Equine Protozoal Myelitis) Western Blot Serum - 1mL and / or CSF - 1 ml CSF blood contamination will interfere - can do CSF index to confirm results. Red top tube Sample to arrive cold - do not freeze. Ship on ice packs. Special paper work is required - please call. 5-7 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 38

39 Equine Arteritis Virus VN For large numbers of samples contact the lab for pricing. Red top tube 2-7 Days Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (ecg) ImmMIG Serum ml Useful from days gestation. (PMSG - Pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin) Red top tube 24 Hours after Receipt Equine Foal IgG IDEXX SNAP Foal IgG Test Serum, plasma or anticoagulated whole blood (e.g. EDTA, heparin) ml Red, green or purple top tube Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4 PCR Nasal swab or tracheal wash See also Equine Respiratory Panel. Swab or red top tube 1-2 Days Equine Herpesvirus 1 Subtyping Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture PCR Done on EHV 1 PCR Positive sample 2 Days ISO Nasal swab or tracheal wash Swab or red top tube 5-7 Days Equine Herpesvirus-1 and 4 Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) FAT on Tissue Red top tube 2-7 Days FAT Fetal liver or lung Leak proof container 1-2 Days Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Additional single form submissions IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge (2 or more samples) Red top tube 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 39

40 Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Group form IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge. Must use group form with three or more samples. Red top tube 1-2 Days Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) First or single sample IDEXX Price includes $2 CFIA surcharge. Red top tube 1-2 Days Equine Influenza HIT H7N7 (A1) strain or H3N8 (A2) strain. Price is per sample for each strain. Red top tube Minimum 3 Days Equine Influenza Genotyping A1 (H7), A2 (H3) PCR Done on Influenza A PCR Positive sample 2 Days Equine Influenza Virus Isolation in Eggs EGG Nasal swab, tracheal wash, lung or trachea Swab or leak proof container 7-21 Days Equine Protozoal Myelitis (EPM) Western Blot Serum - 1mL and / or CSF - 1 ml CSF blood contamination will interfere - can do CSF index to confirm results. Red top tube Sample to arrive cold - do not freeze. Ship on ice packs. Special paper work is required - please call. Mon and Fri 2-4 Days Equine Respiratory Panel PCR Two nasal swabs (e.g. culturette swabs) or tracheal wash Includes Equine Herpes virus 1 and 4; Equine Influenza virus; Streptococcus equi 2 swabs or red top tube 1-2 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 40

41 Equine Rotavirus EM Feces Call lab prior to submission. Leak proof container 2-4 Days Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) VN For large numbers of samples contact the lab for pricing. Red top tube 2-7 Days Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis (Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4) PCR Nasal swab or tracheal wash See also Equine Respiratory Panel. Swab or red top tube 1-2 Days Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis (Equine Herpesvirus) FAT on Tissue Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis (Equine Herpesvirus) Virus Isolation in Cell Culture Equine Viral Rhinopneumonitis (Equine Herpesvirus-1 and 4) Estradiol 1 Sample Estradiol 2-9 Samples FAT Fetal Liver or lung Leak proof container 1-2 Days ISO Nasal swab or tracheal wash Swab or red top tube 5-7 Days Red top tube 2-7 Days RIA Red top tube 3 Days RIA Red top tube 3 Days Estradiol Greater than 9 Samples RIA Red top tube 3 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 41

42 Ethylene Glycol Fluoride oxalate plasma or serum ml Put in smallest possible tube and cap tightly. Do not expose to air. Grey or red top tube Sample must remain anaerobic. Daily EVA (Equine Viral Arteritis) VN For large numbers of samples contact the lab for pricing Red top tube 2-7 Days Exercise Induced Collapse Test (EIC) Canine EDTA whole blood ml Requires Special Submission Form. Tubes must be clearly labeled with animals name and owners name. Purple top tube 7-21 Days Exotic Mammal Mini CHEM Plasma or serum ml Ca, Pi, urea, glu, ALT, CK Green or red top tube Factor Assay Citrated plasma - 2 ml Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Sample must arrive frozen. Daily Fatty Acid - Free (Non-esterified fatty acids) Serum ml Red top tube Daily FDP's (Fibrin Degradation Products) COAG Citrated plasma or citrated whole blood. Citrated collection tubes available, contact lab. Blue top tube (citrate). Sample / anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. Centrifuge, transfer plasma into a plastic tube or plastic syringe. Ship frozen. Prices subject to change without notice. 42

43 Fecal Alpha-1 Protease Inhibitor Feces - 1 gram from 3 different bowel movements in collected in special pre-weighted tubes which can be requested from the lab. Special collection containers available from lab. Cost $25.00 / 5 tubes. Freeze sample as soon as collected. 1-2 Weeks Fecal Egg Count Modified Wisconsin Fecal Flotation - Routine Semi-quantitative Method PARA Feces - 5 grams Leak proof container 1-2 Days PARA Feces grams Leak proof container 1-2 Days Fecal Occult Blood CARD Feces - 3 grams; ~1 tsp Leak proof container Fecal Sedimentation Semi-Quantitative PARA Feces grams Detection of fluke eggs Leak proof container 1 Day Feline Calicivirus VN Serum ml Red top tube 7-11 Days Feline Calicivirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Nasal or oral swabs, lung, trachea or tonsil Swab or leak proof container 5-14 Days Feline Coronavirus (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) IMPA Serum ml Does not differentiate between FIP and Enteric Coronavirus. Red top tube 1 Day Feline Coronavirus DNA EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Purple top tube 1-3 Days Prices subject to change without notice. 43

44 Feline Extraocular Infection Profile Ocular swabs or EDTA whole blood - 2 ml Place swabs in red top tube with no media. Can submit up to 3 specimens on the same animal at no extra charge. Purple top tube, swabs in red top tube with no media 2 Weeks Feline Herpesvirus VN Serum ml Red top tube 7-11 Days Feline Herpesvirus Virus Isolation in Cell Culture ISO Nasal, ocular or oral swab, trachea or tonsil Swab or leak proof container 5-14 Days Feline Immunodeficiency Virus / Feline Leukemia Virus (FIV / FeLV) Serum, plasma or anticoagulated whole blood (e.g. EDTA, heparin) ml Red, green or purple top tube Serum or plasma can be frozen. Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) IMPA Serum ml Does not differentiate between FIP and Enteric Coronavirus. Red top tube 1 Day Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) IFA EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Purple top tube 2-3 Days Feline Leukemia Virus / Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FeLV/FIV) IDEXX "SNAP" Serum, plasma or anticoagulated whole blood (e.g. EDTA, heparin) ml Red, green or purple top tube Serum or plasma can be frozen. Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) PCR Done in Vet Path EDTA whole blood - 1 ml Purple top tube Phone Prices subject to change without notice. 44