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| Laboratory | Section | Test | Days Tested | Specimen Requirements | Acceptable Species | Storage | Shipping | Estimated Turn-around Time | Test Codes | Test Methodology | Comments |
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| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | ALBUMIN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LALB Outside: LALBO STAT: LALBS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable for 1 week at 18-26°C, one month at 2-8°C and several months at 0 to-20°C. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (ALP) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LALKP Outside: LALKPO STAT: LALKPS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable for 8 hours at room temperature, 7 days stored in the refrigerator or 6 months frozen. Hemolysis and icterus may falsely decrease alkaline phosphatase levels. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | ALT (SGPT, ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LALT Outside: LALTO STAT: LALTS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Avoid prolonged contact with red cells. Specimens should be assayed on day of collection to prevent loss of activity. Hemolysis will falsely elevate ALT concentrations; icterus may falsely decrease ALT concentration. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | AMMONIA (NH3) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 100 µL EDTA/heparinized plasma (purple top tube or green top tube). Outside samples must arrive to the laboratory frozen to be suitable for testing. | All species accepted | Store on ice or frozen (see test comments below) | Dry Ice | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LPRNH Outside: LPRNHO STAT: LPRNHS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Samples should be drawn in a green-top sodium heparin, lithium heparin tube (do not use ammonium heparin tubes), or in an EDTA tube, placed on crushed ice, and brought to the laboratory immediately. Plasma samples may be stored capped & on ice for up to 2 hours before assaying, or store frozen for up to 24 hours. Hemolysis and lipemia can falsely increase ammonia; NH3 levels increase with time if plasma is left on the red cells; NH3 levels decrease with time if plasma if left at room temperature or uncapped |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | AST (SGOT, ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Store at room temperature for up to 24 hours, then refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LAST Outside: LASTO STAT: LASTO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 24 hours at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated, and 1 month frozen. Hemolysis may falsely elevate AST concentrations; icterus may falsely decrease AST concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | BILE ACIDS – PRE AND POST | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 100 µl serum or heparinized plasma | All species accepted | Refrigerate for up to 1 week | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | PRE: In Hospital: LBA Outside: LBAO POST: In Hospital: LBILE Outside: LBILEO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Run in-house Monday-Friday on day shift only. Bile Acids in serum are stable for 1 week refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Reference Ranges only available for canines, felines and equines. SMALL ANIMALS: Pre samples are usually taken after a 12 hour fast and Post samples are usually taken 2 hours after a meal. Pre and Post samples should be clearly labeled. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | BILIRUBIN, TOTAL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate for up to 3 days, after 3 days freeze sample | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LTBIL Outside: LTBILO STAT: LTBILS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Samples should be protected from direct light since bilirubin is photo labile. Specimens are stable 3 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Hemolysis may falsely increase bilirubin concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | BLOOD UREA NITROGEN (BUN) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Specimens are stable 3-5 days at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LBUN Outside: LBUNO STAT: LBUNS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 3-5 days at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated, and indefinitely frozen. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | CALCIUM | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCA Outside: LCAO STAT: LCAS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. Icterus may falsely decrease calcium concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | CHLORIDE | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCL Outside: LCLO STAT: LCLS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 24 hours refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. NOTE: Bromide therapy can falsely elevate chloride concentration. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | CHOLESTEROL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) and Body Cavity Effusions | All species accepted | Refrigerate for up to 2 days, then freeze sample | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCHOL Outside: LCHOLO STAT: LCHOLS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 2 days refrigerated, and several months frozen. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | BICARBONATE | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCO2 Outside: LCO2O STAT: LCO2S | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Most accurate results are acquired when blood is drawn into a completely filled gel separator tube, and centrifuged as soon as possible after draw to separate the serum/plasma from the red cells. Specimens are stable for several hours if refrigerated immediately and exposure to ambient air is minimized at all times until test is run. Hemolysis may falsely decrease CO2 levels. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | CK (CREATINE KINASE) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Room temperature for up to 8 hours, or refrigerate for up to 2 days, after 2 days freeze for up to 1 month | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCPK Outside: LCPKO STAT: LCPKS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1-2 days refrigerated, and 1 month frozen. Protect sample from light and exposure to ambient air. Hemolysis may falsely increase CPK concentrations. Grossly hemolyzed samples should not be used |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | CREATININE | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube), urine, vitreous humor and Body Cavity Effusions | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCREA Outside: LCREAO STAT: LCREAS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Serum/Plasma specimens are stable 7 days refrigerated; urine specimens are stable 4 days refrigerated. Icterus and lipemia may falsely decrease creatinine concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | CSF PROTEIN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 200µl (100µl absolute minimum) plain CSF | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LCP Outside: LCPO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | FOAL IGG TEST (QUANTITATIVE) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 50 µL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or plasma (EDTA or heparin) | Equine | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LQFIG Outside: LQFIGO STAT: LQFIGS | Agglutination Assay | Turbidometric immunoassay for measuring IgG in serum or plasma from newborn foals. This test is used as a screening test for failure of passive transfer of maternal antibodies. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | FRACTIONAL EXCRETION | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 200 µL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) AND 200 µL urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LFE Outside: LFEO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Consists of measuring Creatinine, Sodium, & Potassium in both serum and urine. (Test can only be during the day shift Monday-Friday.) Calculations: Ratio = [X]u/[X]s * [Cr]s/[Cr]u; Percentage(%) = [X]u/[X]s * [Cr]s/[Cr]u * 100. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | GGT (GAMMA GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150 µL (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top) or urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LGGT Outside: LGGTO STAT: LGGTS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Serum and plasma specimens are stable 2 days refrigerated and 1 year frozen. Hemolysis may falsely decrease GGT levels. GGT IN URINE: In order to assess GGT levels in urine, a creatinine should also be run. Urine specimens are stable 3 days when refrigerated. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | GLUCOSE | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LGLUC Outside: LGLUCO STAT: LGLUCS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Serum/Plasma should be separated from the red cells as soon as possible after collection, and is stable for 3 days refrigerated. Icterus may falsely decrease glucose concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | MAGNESIUM | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LMG Outside: LMGO STAT: LMGS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Serum or plasma must be separated from the red cells ASAP after collection. Specimens are stable 4 days refrigerated and several months frozen. Hemolysis will falsely increase magnesium levels; icterus and lipemia may falsely increase magnesium concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | MAMMARY SECRETION ELECTROLYTES | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µL mammary secretion/colostrum | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LMSE STAT: LMSES | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Includes Na+, K+, and Calcium. Used in determining if a mare is ready to foal. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | OSMOLALITY | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LOSMO Outside: LFPOSO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | |||
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | PHOSPHORUS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LPHOS Outside: LPHOSO STAT: LPHOSS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Separate serum/plasma from red cells as soon as possible after collection. Specimens are stable 2 days refrigerated, and 6 months frozen. Hemolysis will cause falsely increased phosphorus concentrations; lipemia may falsely increase phosphorus concentrations; icterus due to direct bilirubin (as in IMHA) may cause falsely decreased phosphorus concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | POTASSIUM | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LK Outside: LKO STAT: LKS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Hemolysis will falsely increase potassium concentrations. Specimens are stable 1 weeks refrigerated. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | PROTEIN, TOTAL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LTP Outside: LTPO STAT: LTPS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable for 3 days refrigerated and 6 months frozen. Icterus and hemolysis may falsely decrease protein concentrations; lipemia may falsely increase protein concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | SODIUM | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) or urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LNA Outside: LNAO STAT: LNAS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 1 weeks refrigerated. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | TRIGLYCERIDES | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) or Body Cavity Effusions | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LTRIG Outside: LTRIGO STAT: LTRIGS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Fasting specimens are preferable. Specimens are stable 5-7 days refrigerated, and 3 months frozen. Icterus may falsely increase triglyceride concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | TROPONIN I (CTNI) (QUANTITATIVE) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | Full EDTA plasma (purple top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate, freeze after 4 hours | Ship on dry ice overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LTR1 | Marker for myocardial necrosis (more specific and reliable than cardiac enzymes). Run in-house on day shift, Monday-Friday. Freeze EDTA plasma if test cannot be run within 4 hours of collection. | |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | URIC ACID | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 150µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) or vitreous humor | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LURIC Outside: LURICO STAT: LURICS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Specimens are stable 3-5 days refrigerated, and 6 months frozen. Icterus, hemolysis and lipemia may falsely increase uric acid concentrations. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | URINE PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 200µl urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LPCR Outside: LPCRO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | This consists of a Micro Protein and a Creatinine assay. The calculation is: Micro Protein (mg/dL)/Creatinine (mg/dL). |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | URIC ACID / CREATININE RATIO | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LURICR | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | ||
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTS | URINE PROTEIN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 200µl urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LUP Outside: LUPO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | AVIAN/REPTILE SUPPLEMENTAL PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 500µl (200 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LCSAR | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Supplemental Panel includes: Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride, Magnesium |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | ELECTROLYTE PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µl (150 µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LELEC Outside: LELECO STAT: LELECS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Electrolyte panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Anion Gap |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | EQUINE NSAID PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µl (150 µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LNSAID STAT: LNSAIDS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | NSAID Panel includes: Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Protein, Creatinine |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | COMPREHENSIVE RENAL PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µl (150 µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LCHD Outside: LCHDO STAT: LCHDS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Comprehensive Panel includes: Albumin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorus, Glucose, Anion Gap |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | LIVER PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µl (150 µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LLIV Outside: LLIVO STAT: LLIVS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Liver Panel includes: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Total Bilirubin, Albumin |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | MINI PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µl (150 µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LMP Outside: LMPO STAT: LMPS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Mini Panel includes: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | MINI RENAL PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 250 µl (150 µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LRP Outside: LRPO STAT: LRPS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Mini Renal Panel includes: Albumin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 20 AVIAN/REPTILE PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1000µl (500µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: L20R Outside: L20RO STAT: L20RS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 20 Avian/Reptile Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Total Protein , Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Uric Acid, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 20 AVIAN/REPTILE WITH BA PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1000µl (500µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: L20RBA Outside: L20RBAO STAT: L20RBAS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 20 Avian/Reptile with BA Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Bile Acid, Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Total Protein , Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Uric Acid, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 25 SMALL ANIMAL/CARNIVORE PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: L25S Outside: L25SO STAT: L25SS WP: WP3045 | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 25 Small Animal/Carnivore Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Total Bilirubin, Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Protein, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 25 EQUINE/ SMALL HERBIVORE PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: L25E Outside: L25EO STAT: L25ES LAM Melanoma Package: L25EMV | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 25 Equine/Small Herbivore Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Glucose, Triglyceride, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Protein, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate,, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 25 RABBIT PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: LS25R Outside: LS25RO STAT: LS25RS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 25 Rabbit Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Glucose, Triglyceride, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Protein, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 20 BOVINE/RUMINANT PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: L20B Outside: L20BO STAT: L20BS | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 20 Bovine/Ruminant Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Total Bilirubin, Glucose, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Protein, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | VET 22 MANATEE PANEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1000µl (500µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes | In Hospital: L22M Outside: L22MO | Automated Chemistry Analyzer | VET 22 Manatee Panel includes: Creatine Kinase (CK), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Glucose, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Protein, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Anion Gap, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | CATALYST CHEMISTRY 15 CLIP | As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LCHEM15 | IDEXX Catalyst | Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Calcium, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Gamma-glutamyltransferase, Globulin, Glucose, Inorganic Phosphate, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin/Globulin ratio, BUN/Creatinine ratio, Osmolality Calculated |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | CATALYST CHEMISTRY 19 CLIP | As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LCHEM19 Oncology only: LONCCHE | IDEXX Catalyst | Albumin, Alkaline Phosphatase, Alanine Aminotransferase, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Calcium, Cholesterol, Creatinine, Gamma-glutamyltransferase, Globulin, Glucose, Inorganic Phosphate, Total Bilirubin, Total Protein, Albumin/Globulin ratio, BUN/Creatinine ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sodium/Potassium ratio, Osmolality Calculated Oncology test code is used only by the Oncology department and will be prioritized. |
| Clinical Pathology | CLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELS | CATALYST LYTES | As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology | 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LLYTES | IDEXX Catalyst | Chloride, Potassium, Sodium, Sodium/Potassium ratio. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | BAL (BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE ANALYSIS) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 1 mL fluid | All species accepted | Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature | Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides) | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LBAL Outside: LBALO STAT: LBALS Slide Only: In Hospital: LBALSO Outside: LBALSOO | Manual Slide Review and Cell Counts | See the Clin Path Resident on duty at ext 4-4537 for collection information. Includes WBC count and cytological exam. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | BODY CAVITY EFFUSIONS ANALYSIS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 1 mL fluid. Sample for cytologic evaluation should be placed in an EDTA (purple top) tube promptly after collection. If sample is needed for tests other than cytology e.g. culture or biochemical testing, sample should be placed in a red-top or white-top (no additive) tubes. | All species accepted | Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature | Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides) | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LBCE Outside: LBCEO STAT: LBCEST Slide Only: In Hospital: LBCES Outside: LBCESO STAT: LBCESS | Cell counts, protein/specific gravity and slide review | These fluids include Abdominal, Thoracic, Pericardial, Peritoneal, and Pleural fluids. Results include cell counts if possible, protein or specific gravity, color and transparency, and cytological exam by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | BONE MARROW ASPIRATION AND EXAMINATION | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | Slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: 24 hours | In Hospital: LBMA Outside: LBMAO | Manual Slide Review | Requesting clinician should contact the clinical pathology resident on duty to schedule a bone marrow aspiration procedure. (The bone marrow kit may be borrowed from Clin Path only with the consent of the Clinical Pathologist on duty.). Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. Please submit a recent CBC (within last 24 hours). If a recent CBC is not available, please submit EDTA tube and request CBC with differential. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | CSF ANALYSIS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 0.5 mL of CSF | All species accepted | Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature | Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides) | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LCSF Outside: LCSFO STAT: LCSFST Slide Only: In Hospital: LCSFSO Outside: LCSFSOO | Cell count, protein, and Slide Review | Cerebrospinal Fluids should be evaluated ASAP after collection, preferably within 30 minutes of collection. Results include manual WBC and RBC counts & microprotein. A cytocentrifuge prep is made, stained and evaluated microscopically by the clinical pathologist. NOTE: For samples to be shipped overnight, send one aliquot of CSF with no preservative (for total protein) and one aliquot preserved with 1 drop of the patient’s serum per 0.25 mL CSF (preserve cell morphology). Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | SYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSIS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 0.5 mL of Synovial Fluid in EDTA. If sample is needed for tests other than cytology e.g. culture, sample should be placed in a red-top or white-top (no additive) tubes. | All species accepted | Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature | Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides) | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LSYNF Outside: LSYNFO STAT: LSYNFS Slide Only: In Hospital: LSYNS Outside: LSYNSO STAT: LSYNSS | Cell count, protein, and Slide Review | Analysis includes WBC & RBC cell counts, semi-quantitative protein, evaluation of viscosity, and cytospin slides are made, stained and looked at by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | TISSUE ASPIRATE CYTOLOGY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | Slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LTA Outside: LTAO STAT: LTAS | Manual Slide Review | Slides submitted are stained and evaluated by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | TISSUE IMPRINT/SCRAPING CYTOLOGY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | Slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LTIMP Outside: LTIMPO STAT: LTIMPS | Manual Slide Review | Slides submitted are stained and evaluated by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | TRACHEAL/BROCHIAL WASH CYTOLOGY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 0.2 mL of fluid and slides | All species accepted | Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature | Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides) | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LTRAC Outside: LTRACO STAT: LTRACS | Manual Slide Review | These washes are usually sedimented and preparations made, stained and looked at by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site. |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | TISSUE DISCHARGE CYTOLOGY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | 0.2 mL of fluid and slides | All species accepted | Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature | Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides) | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LTDS Outside: LTDSO STAT: LTDSS | Manual Slide Review | Include pertinent details in history including location of lesion and signalment of animal |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | CYTOLOGY ADDITIONAL SLIDE REVIEW | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | 1 additional slide: LAS1 2 additional slides: LAS2 3 additional slides: LAS3 4 additional slides: LAS4 5 additional slides: LAS5 6 additional slides: LAS6 | Manual Slide Review | |
| Clinical Pathology | CYTOLOGY | ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE STAINING | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) | slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours | In Hospital: LCALP Outside: LALPSO | Manual Slide Review | |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | ACTH STIMULATION (PRE/POST CORTISOL) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LACTR Outside: LACTRO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Pre & 1 Hour (recommended) post Cortisol levels. Avoid hemolysis and Serum Separator Tubes. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | CORTISOL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LCOR Outside: LCORO Additional Samples: LAC | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Avoid hemolysis and Serum Separator Tubes. See ACTH Stim or Dex Suppression for multiple samples. Equine cortisol samples may be sent to the DCPAH Laboratory at MSU. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | CORTISOL:CREATININE RATIO | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 2 mL (1 mL absolute minimum) urine. | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LCCR Outside: LCCRO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay and Automated Chemistry Analyzer | Either a random specimen, 1st urine catch of the day or an aliquot of a 24-hour collection may be submitted. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LDEX Outside: LDEXO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Pre and Post cortisol samples drawn at 0 hour and 4 and 8 hours post Dex. Avoid hemolysis and Serum Separator Tubes. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | FREE T4 | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LT4F Outside: LT4FO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Avoid hemolysis/lipemia and Serum Separator Tubes. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | PHENOBARBITAL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LPHEN Outside: LPHENO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Collect serum in plain red top tube because serum gel separator tubes may cause falsely decreased phenobarbital determinations, particularly if serum remains in contact with the gel separator for an extended period of time. Avoid moderate-marked lipemia/hemolysis & icterus. Peak level drawn 6-8 hours following dose; trough levels drawn 10-12 hours post dose. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | PROGESTERONE (P4) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LPROG Outside: LPROGO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Avoid lipemia. Serum should be drawn in a plain red top tube and centrifuged ASAP after collection. Progesterone levels drawn in serum separator tubes or other tubes with a gel barrier may be falsely decreased. Progesterone levels will decrease with time if serum/plasma is not separated from the blood cells. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | T4, TOTAL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LT4R Outside: LT4RO WP: WP3080 | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Post-pill T4 levels should be drawn 4-6 hours after thyroid medication is given. Avoid Serum Separator Tubes. Avian sample sent to University of Miami. |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | T4 AND TSH | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 1 mL (0.3 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | Canine and Feline | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LTHY Outside: LTHYO Wellness Plan: WP3070 | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Avoid Serum Separator Tubes and hemolysis |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | T4, FREE T4 AND TSH | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 1 mL (0.3 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | Canine and Feline | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: L4SHF Outside: L4SHFO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Avoid Serum Separator Tubes and hemolysis |
| Clinical Pathology | ENDOCRINOLOGY | TSH LEVEL | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 3:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 10am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED | Canine and Feline | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 24-48 hours | In Hospital: LTSHR Outside: LTSHRO | Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay | Avoid Serum Separator Tubes and hemolysis |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | BLOOD TYPING-CANINE DEA 1.1 | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.1 mL EDTA whole blood (purple top tube) | Canine | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 30 minutes ( 1 hour Blood Typing-Canine DEA 1.1 and Major Crossmatch-test code LDMCM) | In Hospital: LCNI Outside: LCNIO STAT: LCNIS Combined Test: Blood Typing-Canine DEA 1.1 and Major Crossmatch STAT: LDMCM | ||
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | BLOOD TYPING-FELINE | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.1 mL EDTA whole blood (purple top tube) | Feline | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LFEBT Outside: LFEBTO | ||
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | BLOOD PARASITE SLIDE REVIEW | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | Capillary blood | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LSREV Outside: LSREVO STAT: LSREVS | Manual slide review | This test is ordered to evaluate the presence of hemoparasites only. If there is a clinical concern for a particular hemoparasite, please include this in the history. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | BUFFY COAT, LEUKOCYTE EXAMINATION | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in a purple top tube or 2-3 buffy coat slides. EDTA is preferred by heparinized whole blood in a green top tube may be substituted if necessary | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LBUF Outside: LBUFO | Manual Slide Review | Please specify what cells (ex: mast cells) |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CBC, Non-Mammalian with Differential | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood (green top tube) + 2-3 slides | Avian and Reptiles | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours | In Hospital: LMARC Outside: LMARCO STAT: LMARCS | Manual Slide Review | Includes the following: Manual WBC count, Packed Cell Volume, Icterus Index, Plasma Proteins, Fibrinogen, manual Differential of leukocytes, and platelet estimate. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CBC, Non-Mammalian without Differential | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood (green top tube) | Avian and Reptiles | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours | Outside: LMARCWO | ||
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CBC, Mammalian with Differential | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL EDTA (purple top tube) is or heparinized (green top tube) whole blood + 2-3 slides. Purple top tube is preferred for most mammalian species. | All mammalian species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours | In Hospital: LCBC Outside: LCBCO STAT: LCBCS Large Animal Melanoma Package: LCBCMV Wellness Plan: WP3050 Note: for CBC (mammalian w/differential) and Quantitative Fibrinogen refer to Coagulation Panels test. | Automated Hematology System and Manual Slide Review | Includes but is not limited to WBC, RBC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelets and a white blood cell differential. INFORMATION FOR OUTSIDE CLINICS REQUESTING CBCS: For outside clinics, please submit EDTA whole blood (on ice pack) along with 2 FRESHLY made blood smears. Wrap the blood smears so that they stay dry, and are not in direct contact with the ice pack. Specimens should be sent by overnight express. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CBC, Mammalian without Differential | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL EDTA (purple top tube) or heparinized (green top tube) whole blood. Purple top tube is preferred for most mammalian species. | All mammalian species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours | In Hospital: LCBCW Outside: LCBCWO STAT: LCBCWS | Automated Hematology System | |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CBC, Manatee | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL EDTA (purple top tube) or heparinized (green top tube) whole blood. Purple top tube is preferred for most mammalian species. | Manatee | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours | In Hospital: LMANCBC | Automated Hematology System | Automated CBC for Manatee's, without differential |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CBC, PROCYTE | As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology | 1 mL EDTA (purple top tube) or heparinized (green top tube) whole Blood + 2-3 slides. Purple top tube is preferred for most mammalian species. | All mammalian species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LPCBC Oncology only: LONCCBC Outside: call to inquire | IDEXX Procyte and manual slide review | Oncology test code is used only by the Oncology department and will be prioritized. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | COOMBS TEST | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.1 mL EDTA whole blood (purple top tube) preferred, heparinized whole blood (green top tube) is also accepted | Canine, Feline, Equine | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LDCO Outside: LDCOO | Direct Antiglobulin Test | Test is only available for CN, FE and EQ on day shift. Sample may be taken from the remainder of a CBC if received. Samples stable for 48 hours stored refrigerated. Clinician should specify whether test is to be run at 37° C or 4°C. NOTE: Test is not valid if patient is auto-agglutinating. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CROSSMATCH-MAJOR & MINOR (1-3 DONORS) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient | Feline and Equine | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour | In Hospital: LCM Outside: LCMO STAT: LCMS Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS | Agglutination Assay | For a major & minor cross match SERUM AND EDTA Whole Blood are REQUIRED FROM BOTH THE PATIENT AND ALL DONORS. Minimum Volumes of Serum samples are at least 1 ml from the patient, and 0.5 ml from the donors. A couple of drops of EDTA Whole Blood are needed from patient and each donor. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CROSSMATCH-MAJOR ONLY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient | Canine, feline, equine | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour | In Hospital: LMCM Outside: LMCMO STAT: LMCMS Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS Combined Test: Blood Typing-Canine DEA 1.1 and Major Crossmatch STAT: LDMCM | Agglutination Assay | Performed when the clinician wants to give packed RBCs only. Samples needed are Serum and EDTA Whole Blood from the Patient, and EDTA Whole Blood only from the Donors (no serum needed from the donors). |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CROSSMATCH-MINOR ONLY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient | Feline and Equine | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour | In Hospital: LMICM Outside: LMICMO STAT: LMICMS Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS | Agglutination Assay | Performed when the clinician wants to give plasma or platelet-rich plasma only. Samples needed are Serum and EDTA Whole Blood from the Patient, and Serum only from the Donors (no EDTA whole blood needed from the donors). |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CROSSMATCH-MAJOR & MINOR, WARM | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient | Feline and Equine | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LCMW Outside: call to inquire Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS | Agglutination Assay | This test is performed at approximately 37 ? C |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | CROSSMATCH-MAJOR WARM | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient | Canine, feline, equine | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LCMWM Outside: call to inquire Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS | Agglutination Assay | This test is performed at approximately 37 ? C |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | DIFFERENTIAL (LEUKOCYTE) ONLY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL of EDTA whole blood in a purple top tube or heparinized whole blood in a green top tube and 2-3 blood slides | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour | In Hospital: LDIFF Outside: LDIFFO STAT: LDIFFS | Manual Slide Review | No Charge if request accompanies a CBC with Differential. This test is ordered for manual leukocyte differential and morphology. Erythrocyte and platelet parameters are not reported. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | HEAT PRECIPITATED PROTEIN/FIBRINOGEN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) or heparinized (green top tube) whole blood | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: < 30 minutes | In Hospital: LFIBR Outside: LFIBRO STAT: LFIBRS | ||
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | HEINZ BODIES | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in purple top tube or 1-2 slides | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LHEIN Outside: LHEINO | Manual Slide Review | |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | PCV | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: < 30 minutes | In Hospital: LPCV Outside: LPCVO STAT: LPCVS | Automated Hematology System and Manual Slide Review | |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | IRON (PRUSSIAN BLUE) STAIN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LPB | Manual Slide Review | |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | NEW METHYLENE BLUE STAIN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | N/A | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LNMTHBL | Manual Slide Review | |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | TOTAL SOLIDS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) or heparinized blood (green top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: <30 minutes | In Hospital: LPPRO Outside: LPPROO STAT: LPPROS | Refractometry | Screening test (included with CBC) |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | PLATELET COUNT | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: <30 minutes (if manual count is needed, then up to 60 minutes) | In Hospital: LPLT Outside: LPLTO STAT: LPLTS | ||
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | RETICULOCYTE COUNT | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) or heparinized blood (green top tube) or slides | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours | In Hospital: LRTC Outside: LRTCO STAT: LRTCS | Reticulocyte counts are usually done on whole blood up to 24 hours old, but may also be done on blood smears if very fresh, unfixed, and thin. | |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | SALINE TEST | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | All species accepted | Outside: LCLPSAL | ||||||
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | FULL BLOOD FILM REVIEW (SLIDE ONLY) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 4:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood (purple top tube) or slides | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital: LBFRSO In Hospital (ECC afterhours only): LPBR Outside: LBFRSOO | Manual slide review | This test is ordered if a sample is too limited for complete analysis or for manual morphologic assessment of pertinent hematologic abnormalities (e.g. leukemia). Reported results may include leukocyte and platelet slide estimate, leukocyte differential, and descriptive assessment of morphologic findings of all three cell lines. The ECC afterhours code is used to review a blood smear made with a sample that was run afterhours on the ProCyte. |
| Clinical Pathology | HEMATOLOGY | WRIGHT-GIEMSA SLIDE STAIN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | All species accepted | Room temperature | Ambient | Routine: 5 hours | In Hospital (Batch): LWGB In Hospital (Single): LWGS | Manual slide review | ||
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. | All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses. | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | In Hospital: LPT Outside: LPTO STAT: LPTS | Prothrombin time | Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. Plasma separation instructions: Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMOBOPLASTIN TIME (aPTT) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. | All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses. | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | In Hospital: LPTT Outside: LPTTO STAT: LPTTS | Activated partial thromboplastin time | Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. Plasma separation instructions: Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | QUANTITATIVE FIBRINOGEN | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. | All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses. | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | In Hospital: LFIBQ Outside: LFIBO STAT: LFIBS | Quantitative assay (Clauss method) | Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. Plasma separation instructions: Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | D-DIMER | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. | All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses. | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | In Hospital: LDIMER Outside: LDIMERO STAT: LDIMERS | Quantitative Immuno-Turbidimetric assay | Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. Plasma separation instructions: Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | COAGULATION PANELS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. Note: for CBC test requirements refer to CBC, Mammalian with Differential test. | All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses. | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | PT and aPTT: In Hospital: LCOAG Outside: LCOAGO STAT: LCOAGS PT, aPTT and Quantitative Fibrinogen: In Hospital: LCOAG1 Outside: LCOAG1O STAT: LCOAG1S PT, aPTT, Quantitative Fibrinogen and D-Dimer: In Hospital: LCOAG2 Outside: LCOAG2O STAT: LCOAG2S CBC (mammalian w/differential) and Quantitative Fibrinogen: In Hospital: LCOAG3 Outside: LCOAG30 STAT: LCOAG3S | PT = Prothrombin time aPTT = Activated partial thromboplastin time Fibrinogen: Quantitative assay (Clauss method) D-Dimer: Quantitative Immuno-Turbidimetric assay | Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. Plasma separation instructions: Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | UFH Anti-Xa (UNFRACTIONATED HEPARIN) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. | All species accepted | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | In Hospital: LUFH Outside: LUFHO STAT: LUFHS | UFH = Anti-Xa activity of unfractionated heparin (chromogenic method) | 1. Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. 2. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results 3. Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. 4. Plasma separation instructions: - Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). - The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. - This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). 5. If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | COAGULATION | LMWH Anti-Xa (LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN) | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend and Holidays Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend and Holidays: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results STAT: 60 minutes | 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date. | All species accepted | Frozen (see test comments) | Ship on dry ice | Routine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes | In Hospital: LMWH Outside: LMWHO STAT: LMWHS | LMWH = Anti-Xa activity of low molecular weight heparin (chromogenic method) | Sodium Citrate tubes must be at least 90% filled to be acceptable. The presence of clots or clot fragments in the sample is an indication of improper blood collection. Hemolyzed plasma is an indication of improper sampling, unless the patient has a hemolytic disease process. Samples should be redrawn for valid results Plasma should be separated if submission to the Clinical Pathology lab is not possible within an hour of sampling. Plasma separation instructions: Centrifugation for 10-15 minutes at high speed (4500 RPM is recommended). The separated plasma should be placed in a plastic tube after centrifugation. Plasma should be removed without disturbance of the buffy coat using a plastic (not glass) pipette and transferred to an additive?free plastic tube. This secondary tube should be clearly labelled as containing citrated plasma to avoid inadvertent confusion with other sample types (e.g., serum, EDTA). If submission to the Clinical Pathology lab within six hours is possible, plasma may be refrigerated up to 6 hours and submitted on wet ice. If testing will be delayed longer than six hours, freeze the plasma sample and sent on dry ice overnight by Fed Ex. The plasma should be frozen upon receiving. |
| Clinical Pathology | URINALYSIS | URINALYSIS | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 6 mL urine preferred, 2mL required | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 3-4 hours | In Hospital: LUR Outside: LURO Wellness Plan: WP3030 | Submit a separate aliquot for potential culture. Please indicate if collected by free catch or by cystocentesis. | |
| Clinical Pathology | URINALYSIS | URINALYSIS MULTISTIX STRIP ONLY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | Minimum 0.25 mL-0.3 mL urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | N/A | Routine: 1 hour | In Hospital: LURMS | Manual Strip Read | Urine Multistix strip only, no additional testing will be performed. The following tests are performed by the Multistix method: Bilirubin, Blood, Glucose, Ketones, pH, and Protein |
| Clinical Pathology | URINALYSIS | URINALYSIS, SEDIMENT ONLY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 1 mL urine | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 3-4 hour | In Hospital: LURSED Outside: LURSEDO | On small volume samples use this code for microscopic exam only | |
| Clinical Pathology | URINALYSIS | SULFOSALICYLIC ACID (SSA) ONLY | Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm M-F: Submit by 5pm for Same Day Results (Clinical) M-F: Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research) Weekend Hours 8:30am-12:30pm Weekend: Submit by 11am for Same Day Results | 0.5 mL of urine supernatant | All species accepted | Refrigerate | Ship on cold packs overnight | Routine: 3-4 hour | In Hospital: LUSSA |
