Clinical Pathology Tests

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LaboratorySectionTestDays TestedSpecimen RequirementsAcceptable SpeciesStorageShippingEstimated Turn-around TimeTest CodesTest MethodologyComments
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSALBUMINMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LALB
Outside: LALBO
STAT: LALBS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable for 1 week at 18-26°C, one month at 2-8°C and several months at 0 to-20°C.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSALKALINE 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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LALKP
Outside: LALKPO
STAT: LALKPS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSALT (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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LALT
Outside: LALTO
STAT: LALTS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerAvoid 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSAMMONIA (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 acceptedStore on ice or frozen (see test comments below)Dry IceRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LPRNH
Outside: LPRNHO
STAT: LPRNHS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSamples 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSAST (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 acceptedStore at room temperature for up to 24 hours, then refrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LAST
Outside: LASTO
STAT: LASTO
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSBILE ACIDS – PRE AND POSTMonday-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 plasmaAll species acceptedRefrigerate for up to 1 weekShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursPRE:
In Hospital: LBA
Outside: LBAO

POST:
In Hospital: LBILE
Outside: LBILEO
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerRun 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSBILIRUBIN, TOTALMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerate for up to 3 days, after 3 days freeze sampleShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LTBIL
Outside: LTBILO
STAT: LTBILS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSamples 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSBLOOD 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 humorAll species acceptedSpecimens are stable 3-5 days at room temperature, 7 days refrigeratedShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LBUN
Outside: LBUNO
STAT: LBUNS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable 3-5 days at room temperature, 7 days refrigerated, and indefinitely frozen.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSCALCIUMMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedSpecimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen.Ship on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCA
Outside: LCAO
STAT: LCAS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. Icterus may falsely decrease calcium concentrations.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSCHLORIDEMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedSpecimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen.Ship on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCL
Outside: LCLO
STAT: LCLS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 24 hours refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. NOTE: Bromide therapy can falsely elevate chloride concentration.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSCHOLESTEROLMonday-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 EffusionsAll species acceptedRefrigerate for up to 2 days, then freeze sampleShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCHOL
Outside: LCHOLO
STAT: LCHOLS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable 2 days refrigerated, and several months frozen.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSBICARBONATEMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCO2
Outside: LCO2O
STAT: LCO2S
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerMost 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSCK (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 acceptedRoom temperature for up to 8 hours, or refrigerate for up to 2 days, after 2 days freeze for up to 1 monthShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCPK
Outside: LCPKO
STAT: LCPKS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSCREATININEMonday-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 EffusionsAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCREA
Outside: LCREAO
STAT: LCREAS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSerum/Plasma specimens are stable 7 days refrigerated; urine specimens are stable 4 days refrigerated. Icterus and lipemia may falsely decrease creatinine concentrations.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSCSF PROTEINMonday-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 CSFAll species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LCP
Outside: LCPO
Automated Chemistry Analyzer
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSFOAL 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)EquineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LQFIG
Outside: LQFIGO
STAT: LQFIGS
Agglutination AssayTurbidometric 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSFRACTIONAL EXCRETIONMonday-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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LFE
Outside: LFEO
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerConsists 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSGGT (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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LGGT
Outside: LGGTO
STAT: LGGTS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSerum 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSGLUCOSEMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LGLUC
Outside: LGLUCO
STAT: LGLUCS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSerum/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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSMAGNESIUMMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LMG
Outside: LMGO
STAT: LMGS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSerum 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSMAMMARY SECRETION ELECTROLYTESMonday-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/colostrumAll species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LMSE
STAT: LMSES
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerIncludes Na+, K+, and Calcium. Used in determining if a mare is ready to foal.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSPHOSPHORUSMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LPHOS
Outside: LPHOSO
STAT: LPHOSS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSeparate 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSPOTASSIUMMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LK
Outside: LKO
STAT: LKS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerHemolysis will falsely increase potassium concentrations. Specimens are stable 1 weeks refrigerated.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSPROTEIN, TOTALMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LTP
Outside: LTPO
STAT: LTPS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSSODIUMMonday-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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LNA
Outside: LNAO
STAT: LNAS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable 1 weeks refrigerated.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSTRIGLYCERIDESMonday-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 EffusionsAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LTRIG
Outside: LTRIGO
STAT: LTRIGS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerFasting specimens are preferable. Specimens are stable 5-7 days refrigerated, and 3 months frozen. Icterus may falsely increase triglyceride concentrations.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSTROPONIN 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 acceptedRefrigerate, freeze after 4 hoursShip on dry ice overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LTR1
Outside: LTR1O
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. Plasma samples from outside clients should be sent frozen on preferable dry ice or sufficient ice packs to prevent thawing, by overnight Fed Ex.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSURIC ACIDMonday-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 humorAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LURIC
Outside: LURICO
STAT: LURICS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerSpecimens are stable 3-5 days refrigerated, and 6 months frozen. Icterus, hemolysis and lipemia may falsely increase uric acid concentrations.
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSURINE PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIOMonday-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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LPCR
Outside: LPCRO
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerThis consists of a Micro Protein and a Creatinine assay. The calculation is: Micro Protein (mg/dL)/Creatinine (mg/dL).
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY TESTSURINE PROTEINMonday-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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LUP
Outside: LUPO
Automated Chemistry Analyzer
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSAVIAN/REPTILE SUPPLEMENTAL PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LCSARAutomated Chemistry AnalyzerSupplemental Panel includes:

Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
Cholesterol
Triglyceride
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Chloride
Magnesium
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSELECTROLYTE PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LELEC
Outside: LELECO
STAT: LELECS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerElectrolyte panel includes:

Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Calcium
Anion Gap
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSEQUINE NSAID PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LNSAID
STAT: LNSAIDS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerNSAID Panel includes:

Albumin
Globulin
A/G Ratio
Total Protein
Creatinine
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSCOMPREHENSIVE RENAL PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LCHD
Outside: LCHDO
STAT: LCHDS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerComprehensive Panel includes:

Albumin
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Calcium
Phosphorus Glucose
Anion Gap
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSLIVER PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LLIV
Outside: LLIVO
STAT: LLIVS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerLiver Panel includes:

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
Total Bilirubin
Albumin
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSMINI PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LMP
Outside: LMPO
STAT: LMPS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerMini Panel includes:

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Calcium
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSMINI RENAL PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: LRP
Outside: LRPO
STAT: LRPS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerMini Renal Panel includes:

Albumin
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
Sodium
Potassium
Phosphorus
Clinical PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSVET 20 AVIAN/REPTILE PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: L20R
Outside: L20RO
STAT: L20RS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerVET 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSVET 20 AVIAN/REPTILE WITH BA PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: L20RBA
Outside: L20RBAO
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerVET 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSVET 25 SMALL ANIMAL/CARNIVORE PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: L25S
Outside: L25SO
STAT: L25SS
WP: WP3045
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerVET 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSVET 25 EQUINE/ SMALL HERBIVORE PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: L25E
Outside: L25EO
STAT: L25ES
LAM Melanoma Package: L25EMV
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerVET 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSVET 20 BOVINE/RUMINANT PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
In Hospital: L20B
Outside: L20BO
STAT: L20BS
Automated Chemistry AnalyzerVET 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSVET 22 MANATEE PANELMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 45-60 minutes
Outside: L22MOAutomated Chemistry AnalyzerVET 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSCATALYST CHEMISTRY 15 CLIPAs needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)All species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LCHEM15IDEXX CatalystAlbumin, 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSCATALYST CHEMISTRY 19 CLIPAs needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)All species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LCHEM19
Oncology only: LONCCHE
IDEXX CatalystAlbumin, 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 PathologyCLINICAL CHEMISTRY PANELSCATALYST LYTESAs needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)All species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LLYTESIDEXX CatalystChloride, Potassium, Sodium, Sodium/Potassium ratio.
Clinical PathologyCYTOLOGYBAL (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 fluidAll species acceptedRefrigerate fluid, slides at room temperatureShip on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LBAL
Outside: LBALO
STAT: LBALS

Slide Only:
In Hospital: LBALSO
Outside: LBALSOO
Manual Slide Review and Cell CountsSee 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 PathologyCYTOLOGYBODY CAVITY EFFUSIONS ANALYSISMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerate fluid, slides at room temperatureShip on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LBCE
Outside: LBCEO
STAT: LBCEST

Slide Only:
In Hospital: LBCES
Outside: LBCESO
STAT: LBCESS
Cell counts, protein/specific gravity and slide reviewThese 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 PathologyCYTOLOGYBONE MARROW ASPIRATION AND EXAMINATIONMonday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
SlidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LBMA
Outside: LBMAO
Manual Slide ReviewRequesting 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 PathologyCYTOLOGYCSF ANALYSISMonday-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 CSFAll species acceptedRefrigerate fluid, slides at room temperatureShip on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LCSF
Outside: LCSFO
STAT: LCSFST

Slide Only:
In Hospital: LCSFSO
Outside: LCSFSOO
Cell count, protein, and Slide ReviewCerebrospinal 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 PathologyCYTOLOGYSYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSISMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerate fluid, slides at room temperatureShip on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LSYNF
Outside: LSYNFO
STAT: LSYNFS

Slide Only:
In Hospital: LSYNS
Outside: LSYNSO
STAT: LSYNSS
Cell count, protein, and Slide ReviewAnalysis 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 PathologyCYTOLOGYTISSUE ASPIRATE CYTOLOGYMonday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
SlidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LTA
Outside: LTAO
STAT: LTAS
Manual Slide ReviewSlides submitted are stained and evaluated by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site.
Clinical PathologyCYTOLOGYTISSUE IMPRINT/SCRAPING CYTOLOGYMonday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
SlidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LTIMP
Outside: LTIMPO
STAT: LTIMPS
Manual Slide ReviewSlides submitted are stained and evaluated by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site.
Clinical PathologyCYTOLOGYTRACHEAL/BROCHIAL WASH CYTOLOGYMonday-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 slidesAll species acceptedRefrigerate fluid, slides at room temperatureShip on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LTRAC
Outside: LTRACO
STAT: LTRACS
Manual Slide ReviewThese 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 PathologyCYTOLOGYTISSUE DISCHARGE CYTOLOGYMonday-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 slidesAll species acceptedRefrigerate fluid, slides at room temperatureShip on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)Routine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 hours
In Hospital: LTDS
Outside: LTDSO
STAT: LTDSS
Manual Slide ReviewInclude pertinent details in history including location of lesion and signalment of animal
Clinical PathologyCYTOLOGYCYTOLOGY ADDITIONAL SLIDE REVIEWMonday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
slidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 24 hours
STAT: 1-2 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 PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYACTH 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 ACCEPTEDAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LACTR
Outside: LACTRO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayPre & 1 Hour (recommended) post Cortisol levels. Avoid hemolysis and Serum Separator Tubes.
Clinical PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYCORTISOLMonday-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 ACCEPTEDAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LCOR
Outside: LCORO

Additional Samples: LAC
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayAvoid 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 PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYCORTISOL:CREATININE RATIOMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LCCR
Outside: LCCRO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent Immunoassay and Automated Chemistry AnalyzerEither a random specimen, 1st urine catch of the day or an aliquot of a 24-hour collection may be submitted.
Clinical PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYDEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TESTMonday-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 ACCEPTEDAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LDEX
Outside: LDEXO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayPre and Post cortisol samples drawn at 0 hour and 4 and 8 hours post Dex. Avoid hemolysis and Serum Separator Tubes.
Clinical PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYFREE T4Monday-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 ACCEPTEDAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LT4F
Outside: LT4FO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayAvoid hemolysis/lipemia and Serum Separator Tubes.
Clinical PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYPHENOBARBITALMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LPHEN
Outside: LPHENO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayCollect 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 PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYPROGESTERONE (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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LPROG
Outside: LPROGO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayAvoid 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 PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYT4, TOTALMonday-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 ACCEPTEDAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LT4R
Outside: LT4RO
WP: WP3080
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayPost-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 PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYT4 AND TSHMonday-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 FelineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LTHY
Outside: LTHYO

Wellness Plan: WP3070
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayAvoid Serum Separator Tubes and hemolysis
Clinical PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYT4, FREE T4 AND TSHMonday-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 FelineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: L4SHF
Outside: L4SHFO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayAvoid Serum Separator Tubes and hemolysis
Clinical PathologyENDOCRINOLOGYTSH LEVELMonday-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 FelineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 24-48 hoursIn Hospital: LTSHR
Outside: LTSHRO
Immulite 1000 Chemi-luminescent ImmunoassayAvoid Serum Separator Tubes and hemolysis
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYBLOOD TYPING-CANINE DEA 1.1Monday-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)CanineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYBLOOD TYPING-FELINEMonday-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)FelineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LFEBT
Outside: LFEBTO
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYBLOOD PARASITE SLIDE REVIEWMonday-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 bloodAll species acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LSREV
Outside: LSREVO
STAT: LSREVS
Manual slide reviewThis 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYBUFFY COAT, LEUKOCYTE EXAMINATIONMonday-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 necessaryAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LBUF
Outside: LBUFO
Manual Slide ReviewPlease specify what cells (ex: mast cells)
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCBC, Non-Mammalian with DifferentialMonday-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 slidesAvian and ReptilesRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 90 minutes
In Hospital: LMARC
Outside: LMARCO
STAT: LMARCS
Manual Slide ReviewIncludes the following: Manual WBC count, Packed Cell Volume, Icterus Index, Plasma Proteins, Fibrinogen, manual Differential of leukocytes, and platelet estimate.
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCBC, Non-Mammalian without DifferentialMonday-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 ReptilesRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 90 minutes
Outside: LMARCWO
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCBC, Mammalian with DifferentialMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 90 minutes
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 ReviewIncludes 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYCBC, Mammalian without DifferentialMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 90 minutes
In Hospital: LCBCW
Outside: LCBCWO
STAT: LCBCWS
Automated Hematology System
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCBC, ManateeMonday-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.
ManateeRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 90 minutes
In Hospital: LMANCBCAutomated Hematology SystemAutomated CBC for Manatee's, without differential
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCBC, PROCYTEAs needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology1 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 acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LPCBC
Oncology only: LONCCBC
Outside: call to inquire
IDEXX Procyte and manual slide reviewOncology test code is used only by the Oncology department and will be prioritized.
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCOOMBS TESTMonday-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 acceptedCanine, Feline, EquineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LDCO
Outside: LDCOO
Direct Antiglobulin TestTest 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYCROSSMATCH-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 & patientFeline and EquineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 1 hour
In Hospital: LCM
Outside: LCMO
STAT: LCMS

Cross Match-Additional Donors:
In Hospital: LADCM
Outside: LADCMO
STAT: LADCMS
Agglutination AssayFor 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYCROSSMATCH-MAJOR ONLYMonday-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 & patientCanine, feline, equineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 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 AssayPerformed 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYCROSSMATCH-MINOR ONLYMonday-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 & patientFeline and EquineRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 1 hour
In Hospital: LMICM
Outside: LMICMO
STAT: LMICMS

Cross Match-Additional Donors:
In Hospital: LADCM
Outside: LADCMO
STAT: LADCMS
Agglutination AssayPerformed 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYCROSSMATCH-MAJOR & MINOR, WARMMonday-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 & patientFeline and EquineRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LCMW
Outside: call to inquire

Cross Match-Additional Donors:
In Hospital: LADCM
Outside: LADCMO
STAT: LADCMS
Agglutination AssayThis test is performed at approximately 37 ? C
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYCROSSMATCH-MAJOR WARMMonday-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 & patientCanine, feline, equineRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LCMWM
Outside: call to inquire

Cross Match-Additional Donors:
In Hospital: LADCM
Outside: LADCMO
STAT: LADCMS
Agglutination AssayThis test is performed at approximately 37 ? C
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYDIFFERENTIAL (LEUKOCYTE) ONLYMonday-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 slidesAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: 1 hour
In Hospital: LDIFF
Outside: LDIFFO
STAT: LDIFFS
Manual Slide ReviewNo 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYHEAT PRECIPITATED PROTEIN/FIBRINOGENMonday-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 bloodAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: < 30 minutes
In Hospital: LFIBR
Outside: LFIBRO
STAT: LFIBRS
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYHEINZ BODIESMonday-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 slidesAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LHEIN
Outside: LHEINO
Manual Slide Review
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYPCVMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: < 30 minutes
In Hospital: LPCV
Outside: LPCVO
STAT: LPCVS
Automated Hematology System and Manual Slide Review
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYIRON (PRUSSIAN BLUE) STAINMonday-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
slidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LPBManual Slide Review
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYNEW METHYLENE BLUE STAINMonday-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
slidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureN/ARoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LNMTHBLManual Slide Review
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYTOTAL SOLIDSMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: <30 minutes
In Hospital: LPPRO
Outside: LPPROO
STAT: LPPROS
RefractometryScreening test (included with CBC)
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYPLATELET COUNTMonday-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 acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 5 hours
STAT: <30 minutes (if manual count is needed, then up to 60 minutes)
In Hospital: LPLT
Outside: LPLTO
STAT: LPLTS
Clinical PathologyHEMATOLOGYRETICULOCYTE COUNTMonday-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 slidesAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYFULL 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 slidesAll species acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital: LBFRSO
In Hospital (ECC afterhours only): LPBR
Outside: LBFRSOO
Manual slide reviewThis 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 PathologyHEMATOLOGYWRIGHT-GIEMSA SLIDE STAINMonday-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 acceptedRoom temperatureAmbientRoutine: 5 hoursIn Hospital (Batch): LWGB

In Hospital (Single): LWGS
Manual slide review
Clinical PathologyCOAGULATIONPROTHROMBIN 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 iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesIn Hospital: LPT
Outside: LPTO
STAT: LPTS
Prothrombin timeSodium 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 PathologyCOAGULATIONACTIVATED 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 iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesIn Hospital: LPTT
Outside: LPTTO
STAT: LPTTS
Activated partial thromboplastin timeSodium 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 PathologyCOAGULATIONQUANTITATIVE FIBRINOGENMonday-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 iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesIn 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 PathologyCOAGULATIOND-DIMERMonday-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 iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesIn Hospital: LDIMER
Outside: LDIMERO
STAT: LDIMERS
Quantitative Immuno-Turbidimetric assaySodium 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 PathologyCOAGULATIONCOAGULATION PANELSMonday-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 iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesPT 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 PathologyCOAGULATIONUFH 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 acceptedFrozen (see test comments)Ship on dry iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesIn 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 PathologyCOAGULATIONLMWH 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 acceptedFrozen (see test comments)Ship on dry iceRoutine: Same day, if receieved before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutesIn 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 PathologyURINALYSISURINALYSISMonday-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 requiredAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 3-4 hoursIn 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 PathologyURINALYSISURINALYSIS MULTISTIX STRIP ONLYMonday-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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateN/ARoutine: 1 hourIn Hospital: LURMSManual Strip ReadUrine 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 PathologyURINALYSISURINALYSIS, SEDIMENT ONLYMonday-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 urineAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 3-4 hourIn Hospital: LURSED
Outside: LURSEDO
On small volume samples use this code for microscopic exam only
Clinical PathologyURINALYSISSULFOSALICYLIC ACID (SSA) ONLYMonday-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 supernatantAll species acceptedRefrigerateShip on cold packs overnightRoutine: 3-4 hourIn Hospital: LUSSA

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Veterinary Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinary staff is ready to assist.

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Syndicated Podcast

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.

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