Clinical Pathology

The Clinical Pathology Service performs hematology, chemistry, endocrinology, urinalysis, fluid analyses, and cytology tests for domestic and exotic species.

Clinical Pathology Staff

Director, Dr. Shir Gilor
Pathologist, Dr. Christopher J Lanier
Pathologist, Dr. Cleverson de Souza
Pathologist, Dr. Richard Dulli
Resident, Chanel Shum
CLP Lab Manager, Olive Ramsay

Submitting Research Samples:

To ensure expert processing and testing of your samples, we highly recommended and in some instances require communication with our laboratory prior to sample submission. Please use the guidelines outlined below to determine if prior communication with our laboratory concerning your samples is required. Your research samples and goals are important to us, and we are available to provide information and aid in sample submission in any way we can.

Contact with laboratory required prior to submission:

For the following situations please contact our laboratory manager at least one week prior to intended submission:

Any first time use of this laboratory for analysis of research samples (must contact lab for each new experiment).
Submission of five or more samples to be processed on one day.
Submission of non-dog/cat samples that require in-house generated reference intervals.
Any questions/concerns as to best sample handling/shipment/storage.

Clinical Chemistry Tests

ALBUMIN

Days tested: Monday-Friday | Hours 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
M-F: Submit by 5 p.m. for Same Day Results (Clinical)
M-F: Submit by 12 p.m. for Same Day Results (Research)
Weekend Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Weekend: Submit by 11 a.m. for Same Day Results
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours | STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: Specimens are stable for 1 week at 18-26°C, one month at 2-8°C and several months at 0 to-20°C
Test codes: In Hospital: LALB | Outside: LALBO | STAT: LALBS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (ALP)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LALKP Outside: LALKPO STAT: LALKPS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

ALT (SGPT, ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LALT Outside: LALTO STAT: LALTS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

AMMONIA (NH3)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 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.
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Store on ice or frozen (see test comments below)
Shipping: Dry Ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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
Test codes: In Hospital: LPRNH Outside: LPRNHO STAT: LPRNHS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

AST (SGOT, ASPARTATE AMINOTRANSFERASE)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Store at room temperature for up to 24 hours, then refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LAST Outside: LASTO STAT: LASTO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

BILE ACIDS – PRE AND POST

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 100 µl serum or heparinized plasma
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate for up to 1 week
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: PRE: In Hospital: LBA Outside: LBAO POST: In Hospital: LBILE Outside: LBILEO
Price: PRE: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | POST: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

BILIRUBIN, TOTAL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate for up to 3 days, after 3 days freeze sample
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LTBIL Outside: LTBILO STAT: LTBILS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

BLOOD UREA NITROGEN (BUN)

CALCIUM

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen.
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. Icterus may falsely decrease calcium concentrations.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCA Outside: LCAO STAT: LCAS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

CHLORIDE

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 1 day refrigerated, and 1 year frozen.
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: Specimens are stable 8 hours at room temperature, 24 hours refrigerated, and 1 year frozen. NOTE: Bromide therapy can falsely elevate chloride concentration.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCL Outside: LCLO STAT: LCLS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

CHOLESTEROL

BICARBONATE

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCO2 Outside: LCO2O STAT: LCO2S
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

CK (CREATINE KINASE)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150µl (100 µL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature for up to 8 hours, or refrigerate for up to 2 days, after 2 days freeze for up to 1 month
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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
Test codes: In Hospital: LCPK Outside: LCPKO STAT: LCPKS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

CREATININE

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 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
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: Serum/Plasma specimens are stable 7 days refrigerated; urine specimens are stable 4 days refrigerated. Icterus and lipemia may falsely decrease creatinine concentrations.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCREA Outside: LCREAO STAT: LCREAS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

CSF PROTEIN

FOAL IGG TEST (QUANTITATIVE)

FRACTIONAL EXCRETION

Days tested: 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)
Specimen requirements: 200 µL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) AND 200 µL urine
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: N/A
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LFE Outside: LFEO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ |

GGT (GAMMA GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150 µL (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top) or urine
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LGGT Outside: LGGTO STAT: LGGTS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

GLUCOSE

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LGLUC Outside: LGLUCO STAT: LGLUCS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

MAGNESIUM

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LMG Outside: LMGO STAT: LMGS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

MAMMARY SECRETION ELECTROLYTES

OSMOLALITY

PHOSPHORUS

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LPHOS Outside: LPHOSO STAT: LPHOSS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

POTASSIUM

PROTEIN, TOTAL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 150 µl (100µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube), heparinized plasma (green top tube) and vitreous humor
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LTP Outside: LTPO STAT: LTPS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $

SODIUM

TRIGLYCERIDES

TROPONIN I (CTNI) (QUANTITATIVE)

URIC ACID

URINE PROTEIN/CREATININE RATIO

URIC ACID / CREATININE RATIO

URINE PROTEIN

Clinical Chemistry Panels

AVIAN/REPTILE SUPPLEMENTAL PANEL

ELECTROLYTE PANEL

EQUINE NSAID PANEL

COMPREHENSIVE RENAL PANEL

LIVER PANEL

MINI PANEL

MINI RENAL PANEL

VET 20 AVIAN/REPTILE PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 1000µl (500µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: L20R Outside: L20RO STAT: L20RS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

VET 20 AVIAN/REPTILE WITH BA PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 1000µl (500µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: L20RBA Outside: L20RBAO STAT: L20RBAS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

VET 25 SMALL ANIMAL/CARNIVORE PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: L25S Outside: L25SO STAT: L25SS WP: WP3045
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

VET 25 EQUINE/ SMALL HERBIVORE PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: L25E Outside: L25EO STAT: L25ES LAM Melanoma Package: L25EMV
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

VET 25 RABBIT PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: LS25R Outside: LS25RO STAT: LS25RS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

VET 20 BOVINE/RUMINANT PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: L20B Outside: L20BO STAT: L20BS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

VET 22 MANATEE PANEL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 1000µl (500µl absolute minimum) serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 45-60 minutes
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
Test codes: In Hospital: L22M Outside: L22MO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CATALYST CHEMISTRY 15 CLIP

Days tested: As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology
Specimen requirements: 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: N/A
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments:
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
Test codes: In Hospital: LCHEM15
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CATALYST CHEMISTRY 19 CLIP

Days tested: As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology
Specimen requirements: 500µl serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) or heparinized plasma (green top tube)
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: N/A
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments:
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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCHEM19 Oncology only: LONCCHE
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CATALYST LYTES

Coagulation

PROTHROMBIN TIME (PT)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses.
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments:
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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LPT Outside: LPTO STAT: LPTS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMOBOPLASTIN TIME (aPTT)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses.
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments:
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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LPTT Outside: LPTTO STAT: LPTTS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

QUANTITATIVE FIBRINOGEN

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses.
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments:
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.
Test codes:In Hospital: LFIBQ Outside: LFIBO STAT: LFIBS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

D-DIMER

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses.
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments:
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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LDIMER Outside: LDIMERO STAT: LDIMERS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

COAGULATION PANELS

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted. Reference intervals are currently available for dogs, cats and horses.
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments:
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.
Test codes: 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

UFH Anti-Xa (UNFRACTIONATED HEPARIN)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments:
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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LUFH Outside: LUFHO STAT: LUFHS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

LMWH Anti-Xa (LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 3.2% Sodium citrated plasma (light blue top tube) is preferred for coagulation assays. Make sure the tube is in-date.
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Frozen (see test comments)
Shipping: Ship on dry ice
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same day, if received before cutoff time STAT: 60 minutes
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LMWH Outside: LMWHO STAT: LMWHS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

Cytology

BAL (BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE ANALYSIS)

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: 1 mL fluid
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LBAL Outside: LBALO STAT: LBALS Slide Only: In Hospital: LBALSO Outside: LBALSOO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $ | Slide Only: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

BODY CAVITY EFFUSIONS ANALYSIS

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: 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.
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LBCE Outside: LBCEO STAT: LBCEST Slide Only: In Hospital: LBCES Outside: LBCESO STAT: LBCESS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $ | Slide Only: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

BONE MARROW ASPIRATION AND EXAMINATION

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: Slides
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature
Shipping: Ambient
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 24 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LBMA Outside: LBMAO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CSF ANALYSIS

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: 0.5 mL of CSF
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCSF Outside: LCSFO STAT: LCSFST Slide Only: In Hospital: LCSFSO Outside: LCSFSOO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $ | Slide Only: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

SYNOVIAL FLUID ANALYSIS

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: 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.
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate fluid, slides at room temperature
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight (fluid) or ambient (slides)
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LSYNF Outside: LSYNFO STAT: LSYNFS Slide Only: In Hospital: LSYNS Outside: LSYNSO STAT: LSYNSS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $ | STAT: $ | Slide Only: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

TISSUE ASPIRATE CYTOLOGY

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: Slides
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature
Shipping: Ambient
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments: Slides submitted are stained and evaluated by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site.
Test codes: In Hospital: LTA Outside: LTAO STAT: LTAS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

TISSUE IMPRINT/SCRAPING CYTOLOGY

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: Slides
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature
Shipping: Ambient
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff timeSTAT: 2 hours
Comments: Slides submitted are stained and evaluated by the clinical pathologist on duty. Please include signalment of animal, relevant medications and history, and collection site.
Test codes: In Hospital: LTA Outside: LTAO STAT: LTAS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

TRACHEAL/BROCHIAL WASH CYTOLOGY

TISSUE DISCHARGE CYTOLOGY

CYTOLOGY ADDITIONAL SLIDE REVIEW

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: slides
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature
Shipping: Ambient
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments:
Test codes:
1 additional slide: LAS1
2 additional slides: LAS2
3 additional slides: LAS3
4 additional slides: LAS4
5 additional slides: LAS5
6 additional slides: LAS6
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE STAINING

Days tested: Monday-Friday Hours 8am-6:30pm
Submit by 2:30pm for Same Day Results (Clinical)
Submit by 12pm for Same Day Results (Research)
Specimen requirements: slides
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature
Shipping: Ambient
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: Same Day result if before cutoff time or 24 hours after cutoff time STAT: 2 hours
Comments:
Test codes: In Hospital: LCALP Outside: LALPSO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

Endocrinology

ACTH STIMULATION (PRE/POST CORTISOL)

CORTISOL

CORTISOL:CREATININE RATIO

DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST

FREE T4

PHENOBARBITAL

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 24-48 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LPHEN Outside: LPHENO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

PROGESTERONE (P4)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 0.5 mL (0.2 mL absolute minimum) serum (red top tube) NO SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES ACCEPTED
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 24-48 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LPROG Outside: LPROGO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

T4, TOTAL

T4 AND TSH

T4, FREE T4 AND TSH

TSH LEVEL

Hematology

BLOOD TYPING-CANINE DEA 1.1

BLOOD TYPING-FELINE

BLOOD PARASITE SLIDE REVIEW

BUFFY COAT, LEUKOCYTE EXAMINATION

CBC, Non-Mammalian with Differential

CBC, Non-Mammalian without Differential

CBC, Mammalian with Differential

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 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.
Accepted species: All mammalian species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1-2 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: 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.
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CBC, Mammalian without Differential

CBC, Manatee

CBC, PROCYTE

Days tested: As needed in Emergency & Critical Care and Oncology
Specimen requirements: 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.
Accepted species: All mammalian species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: N/A
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments: Oncology test code is used only by the Oncology department and will be prioritized.
Test codes: In Hospital: LPCBC Oncology only: LONCCBC Outside: call to inquire
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

COOMBS TEST

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 0.1 mL EDTA whole blood (purple top tube) preferred, heparinized whole blood (green top tube) is also accepted
Accepted species: Canine, Feline, Equine
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LDCO
Outside: LDCOO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CROSSMATCH-MAJOR & MINOR (1-3 DONORS)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient
Accepted species: Feline and Equine
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LCM Outside: LCMO STAT: LCMS Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CROSSMATCH-MAJOR ONLY

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient
Accepted species: Canine, feline, equine
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour
Comments: 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).
Test codes: 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
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CROSSMATCH-MINOR ONLY

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 1 mL serum (red top tube, tiger top tube, gold top tube) + 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) from each donor & patient
Accepted species: Feline and Equine
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: Ship on cold packs overnight
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours STAT: 1 hour
Comments: 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).
Test codes: In Hospital: LMICM Outside: LMICMO STAT: LMICMS Cross Match-Additional Donors: In Hospital: LADCM Outside: LADCMO STAT: LADCMS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

CROSSMATCH-MAJOR & MINOR, WARM

DIFFERENTIAL (LEUKOCYTE) ONLY

HEAT PRECIPITATED PROTEIN/FIBRINOGEN

HEINZ BODIES

PCV

IRON (PRUSSIAN BLUE) STAIN

NEW METHYLENE BLUE STAIN

TOTAL SOLIDS

PLATELET COUNT

RETICULOCYTE COUNT

SALINE TEST

FULL BLOOD FILM REVIEW (SLIDE ONLY)

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: 0.5 mL EDTA blood (purple top tube) or heparinized blood (green top tube) or slides
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Room temperature
Shipping: Ambient
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 5 hours
Comments: 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.
Test codes: In Hospital: LBFRSO In Hospital (ECC afterhours only): LPBR Outside: LBFRSOO
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

WRIGHT-GIEMSA SLIDE STAIN

Urinalysis

URINALYSIS

URINALYSIS MULTISTIX STRIP ONLY

Days tested: 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
Specimen requirements: Minimum 0.25 mL-0.3 mL urine
Accepted species: All species accepted
Storage temperature: Refrigerate
Shipping: N/A
Estimated turnaround time: Routine: 1 hour
Comments: 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
Test codes: In Hospital: LURMS
Price: In Hospital: $ | Outside: $

URINALYSIS, SEDIMENT ONLY

SULFOSALICYLIC ACID (SSA) ONLY