Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, HWAg, KeyScreen
- Test Code
- KS625
- Results:
- 1-3 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 0.3 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection, KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) for intestinal parasite detection, and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, HWAg, O&P
- Test Code
- SA686
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL serum, 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0Â mL urine, and 5.0Â grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection, O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation), and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, HWAg, O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA
- Test Code
- SA651
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 6.0 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection, O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation), Giardia Antigen (Ag) ELISA, and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia. Fecal samples should be less than 24 hours old and submitted with minimum ground contact time.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, KeyScreen
- Test Code
- KS607
- Results:
- 1-3 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 0.3 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), KeyScreen GI Parasite PCR (T991) for intestinal parasite detection, and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, O&P
- Test Code
- SA647
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 5.0 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation), and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA
- Test Code
- SA649
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 6.0 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation), Giardia Antigen (Ag) ELISA, and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, O&P, Giardia Ag ELISA, Accuplex (Canine)
- Test Code
- AC651
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, 6.0 mL urine, and 6 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Accuplex (AC100) for canine Vector-borne Disease (VBD) screening, Complete Blood Count (CBC), O&P (fecal Ova & Parasites; zinc sulphate centrifugation/floatation), Giardia Antigen (Ag) ELISA, and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia. Fecal samples should be less than 24 hours old and submitted with minimum ground contact time.
Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.
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CoreChem, CBC, UA, UPC, Accuplex (Canine)
- Test Code
- AC652
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube.
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood, 1.0Â mL serum, and 6.5Â mL urine.
- Test Description
- CoreChem (SA665) with Accuplex (AC100) for canine Vector-borne Disease (VBD) screening, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Urinalysis (UA), and Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UPC, T775).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Accuplex and all panels that include Accuplex are not intended to meet export testing requirements.
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Corona Virus IgG and IgM
- Test Code
- S16225
- Results:
- 3-5 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Evaluation for IgM and IgG antibody to canine coronavirus.
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Cortisol
- Test Code
- T445
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, Single Sample
Single cortisol level.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
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Cortisol Serial ACTH 2
- Test Code
- ACTH2
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube for baseline sample (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube for post sample (labeled POST).
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, 2 Samples: PRE (Baseline) and POST ACTH Stimulation.
This is an ACTH stimulation test that requires two samples: one PRE, one POST. Results include baseline cortisol and one POST‑ACTH cortisol.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
Collection Method Instructions:
Canine:
Using Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn):
1. Collect PRE‑sample. Label tube PRE.
2. Administer 5 micrograms/kg of Cosyntropin IV or IM (up to a total dose of 250 micrograms). A dose of 1 ug/kg (IV only) can be used when monitoring trilostane or mitotane treatment but is NOT recommended for diagnosing Cushing’s syndrome or Addison’s disease. If using the 1 ug/kg dose, it must be administered IV.
3. Collect 1-hour POST sample. Label 1-hour POST. If using compounded ACTH gel (not recommended), two POST samples are needed (1-hour and 2-hour POST sampling) and the ACTH3 test is required. See code ACTH3 (T441) for testing detail.
Feline: (The ACTH stimulation test Is not recommended for the diagnosis of spontaneous Cushing’s syndrome in cats)
Using Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn):
1. Collect PRE‑sample. Label tube PRE.
2. Inject 0.125 mg Cosyntropin IV.
3. Collect 1‑hour POST‑sample. Label 1-hour POST. If using compounded ACTH gel (not recommended), two POST samples are needed (1-hour and 2‑hour POST sampling) and the ACTH3 test is required. See code ACTH3 (T441) for testing detail.
For trilostane monitoring, ACTH testing should start 4‑6 hours after the morning dose of trilostane. The timing of the test is the same regardless of whether the patient is on SID (morning dose) or BID (morning and evening) and is always 4‑6 hours after medication. Trilostane MUST be administered with food, even on the morning that the ACTH stimulation test is going to be performed. Although we generally recommend an 8‑12 hour fast before blood draw (to avoid gross lipemia and hemolysis) this is NOT recommended when monitoring trilostane therapy.
The timing of the ACTH stimulation test does not matter in pets being treated with lysodren (aka mitotane).
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Cortisol Serial ACTH 3
- Test Code
- ACTH3
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube for baseline sample (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube for each post sample (labeled POST).
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, 3 Samples: PRE (Baseline) and 2 POST ACTH Stimulation.
This is an ACTH stimulation test that requires three samples. One PRE cortrosyn administration and then two POST at established intervals.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
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Cortisol Serial ACTH 4
- Test Code
- ACTH4
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube for baseline sample (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube for each post sample (labeled POST).
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, 4 Samples: PRE (Baseline) and 3 POST ACTH Stimulation.
This is an ACTH stimulation test that requires four samples. One PRE cortrosyn administration and then 3 POST at set intervals.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
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Cortisol Serial DEX 2
- Test Code
- DEX2
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube for baseline sample (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube for post sample (labeled POST).
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, 2 Samples: PRE (Baseline) and POST Dexamethasone Suppression.
This test measures cortisol concentrations before and after administration of exogenous dexamethasone (0-hours followed by an 8-hour sample). This is only a two cortisol assay. The low dose dexamethasone suppression test, a three cortisol sample test (DEX3), is preferred for diagnosing hyperadrenocorticism. The high-dose dexamethasone suppression test, a three cortisol sample test, is used to differentiate pituitary-dependent from adrenal tumor hyperadrenocorticism.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
Collection Method Instructions:
Cortisol levels are affected by previous/current steroid use (be it oral, topical, transdermal or inhaled). The exact period of withdrawal that is necessary to be able to accurately interpret cortisol levels is unknown however steroid type, dose, duration of use and method of administration all need to be considered.
For DEX2 (the only sample that is acceptable is 0-hours and 8-hours).
Canine:
Low‑dose Dexamethasone suppression test (LDDS):
1. Collect PRE‑sample; label tube PRE.
2. Inject 0.01 mg/kg Dexamethasone IV.
3. Collect 8‑hour sample; label tube accordingly.
High‑dose Dexamethasone suppression test (HDDS):
1. Collect PRE‑sample; label tube PRE.
2. Inject 0.1 mg/kg Dexamethasone IV.
3. Collect 8‑hour sample; label tube accordingly.
Feline:
Low‑dose Dexamethasone suppression test:
1. Collect PRE‑sample; label tube PRE.
2. Inject 0.1 mg/kg Dexamethasone IV.
3. Collect 8‑hour samples; label tube accordingly.
High‑dose Dexamethasone suppression test:
1. Collect PRE‑sample; label tube PRE.
2. Inject 1.0 mg/kg Dexamethasone IV.
3. Collect 8‑hour sample; label tube accordingly.
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Cortisol Serial DEX 3
- Test Code
- DEX3
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube for baseline sample (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube for each post sample (labeled POST).
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, 3 Samples: PRE (Baseline) and 2 POST Dexamethasone Suppression.
This test measures cortisol concentrations before and after administration of exogenous dexamethasone. This suppression test requires three samples; baseline cortisol prior to dexamethasone administration and two cortisol levels post dexamethasone administration (4 and 8-hours). The low‑dose dexamethasone suppression test is preferred for diagnosing hyperadrenocorticism. The high‑dose dexamethasone suppression test is used to differentiate pituitary‑dependent from adrenal tumor hyperadrenocorticism.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
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Cortisol Serial DEX 4
- Test Code
- DEX4
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube for baseline sample (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum in red top or serum separator tube for each post sample (labeled POST).
- Test Description
- Cortisol Assay, 4 Samples: PRE (Baseline) and 3 POST Dexamethasone Suppression.
This test measures cortisol concentrations before and after administration of exogenous dexamethasone. This suppression test includes four samples; baseline cortisol prior to dexamethasone administration and three additional cortisol samples post dexamethasone administration (last occurring at 8-hours). Samples taken at 2 or 6-hours are interpreted similarly to those obtained at 4-hours.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis may affect results, and marked lipemia (if unable to be cleared by centrifugation) may falsely decrease cortisol levels.
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CPK
- Test Code
- T130
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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AC
AccuPlex Multi-Test
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COHW
Canine Occult Heartworm Multi-Test
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DERM
Dermatopathology Consult
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Form 1
General
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Form 2
Avian & Exotic
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Form 3
Histopathology/Cytology
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Form 4
Heartworm Multi-Test
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Form 6
Equine
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Form 7
Equine Histopathology/Cytology
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Form 8
O&P Multi-Test
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Form 8G
O&P Multi-Test with Giardia
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Form 9
Radiology Review
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SearchLight DNA Form
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SearchLight DNA Form Canada
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Superliver
Superliver Biopsy
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T1025
CADET BRAF/Plus