Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Culture, Dermatophytes
- Test Code
- M240
- Results:
- 3 weeks. Preliminary report every 7 days. Final report available at 3 weeks (or upon identification).
- Container
- DTM bottle.
- Specimen
- Hair, nails, or skin scraping in plain container.
- Test Description
- Use this test to investigate ringworm (dermatophyte fungal infections) as a cause for skin lesions.
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Culture, Feces
- Test Code
- M160
- Results:
- 3-4 days. Preliminary report available every 24-hours. Final report available in 72-hours.
- Specimen
- Fecal culturette or 5Â grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- Culture specifically evaluates for Salmonella, Shigella, and Campylobacter spp. Fecal PCR testing is more sensitive and tests for a broader array of potential pathogens.
See L950 Equine Gastrointestinal PCR Panel for additional testing options.
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Culture, Fungal
- Test Code
- M080
- Results:
- 21 days. Preliminary report available every 7 days. Final report available at 21 days (3 weeks) or upon identification.
- Container
- DTM bottle, culturette, container.
- Specimen
- One or more of the following: Dry hair, nails, skin scraping, body fluid, or lesion material collected in a sterile red top or other sterile container without additive (dry, without saline).
- Test Description
- If Ringworm is suspected, use code T983 or T987.
This test is for fungal culture and identification. Not for suspected Ringworm infections.
Label sample and submission form with source. Indicate on submission form if dimorphic fungal infection is suspected (E.g., coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, or histoplasmosis). Test includes fungal culture with identification. Sensitivities are not included.
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Culture, Mycoplasma
- Test Code
- M110
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Container
- Blue swab.
- Specimen
- Culturette of body fluid, TTW, semen, fresh urine, uterine, cervical, vaginal or lung tissue (with sample source indicated).
- Test Description
- Use this test when Mycoplasma infection is suspected.
Interferences: Antibiotics.
Note: Submit uterine, cervical, vaginal, lung tissue, mucus, semen, or fluids (tracheal wash, pericardial effusion, urine) in a sterile container or on a culturette/dry swab. Do not submit milk samples under this code. Copan swabs can also be submitted but cannot be submitted in gel. Samples can also be submitted in Aimes transport media without charcoal.
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Culture, Salmonella
- Test Code
- M121
- Results:
- 3-4 days. Preliminary report available every 24-hours. Final report available in 72-hours.
- Specimen
- 5 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container (samples may be collected a minimum of 12-hours apart but should be submitted within 48-hours of collection).
- Test Description
- Note: Negative Salmonella spp. culture result does not rule out Salmonella spp. Five day serial submissions are recommended.
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Culture, Urine
- Test Code
- M130
- Results:
- 1-3 days. FIRSTractâ„¢ result available within 12-hours. If plate culture is subsequently indicated, preliminary reports given every 24-hours. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile red top tube or urine transport tube.
- Test Description
- FIRSTractâ„¢ Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.
FIRSTractâ„¢ is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTractâ„¢, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.
Interferences: Antimicrobial therapy in the preceding 7‑10 days may interfere with bacterial growth.
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Culture, Urine Add‑on
- Test Code
- ADD210
- Results:
- 1-3 days. FIRSTractâ„¢ result available within 12-hours. If plate culture is subsequently indicated, preliminary reports given every 24-hours. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile red top tube or urine transport tube.
- Test Description
- FIRSTractâ„¢ Urine Culture followed by plating in the case of a positive result for bacterial identification and sensitivity.
FIRSTractâ„¢ is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTractâ„¢, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.
Interferences: Antimicrobial therapy in the preceding 7‑10 days may interfere with bacterial growth.
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Culture, Urine Recheck
- Test Code
- M130R
- Results:
- 1-3 days. FIRSTractâ„¢ result available within 12-hours. If plate culture is subsequently indicated, preliminary reports available every 24-hours. Canine urine culture final result available in 48-hours. Feline urine culture final result available in 72-hours. If a fastidious organism is observed, the listed turnaround time may be extended.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL cystocentesis, clean catch or catheterized urine in sterile red top tube or urine transport tube.
- Test Description
- FIRSTractâ„¢ is a rapid broth culture system that uses light scattering technology to reliably detect bacterial growth more rapidly than traditional plate culture techniques. When bacterial growth is detected by FIRSTractâ„¢, plate culture for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility is automatically performed.
Interferences: Antimicrobial therapy in the preceding 7‑10 days may interfere with bacterial growth.
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Cyclosporine
- Test Code
- S18702
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- Used to assess the cyclosporine drug level being achieved, at the current drug dosing, in a given patient.
Note: Peak drug level occurs 2-hours post medication. Trough drug level will occur just prior to the next 12‑hour dose.
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Cytology
- Test Code
- CYTO
- Results:
- 1-3 days
- Container
- Lavender top with fluid, red top with fluid, air-dried unstained slides.
- Specimen
- Two or more air-dried and unstained slides. Please provide a clinical history and label each slide with patient name/source.
- Test Description
- This test includes a microscopic evaluation of cells. The report includes cytologic interpretation, diagnosis, and comments regarding etiology and biological behavior where applicable.
Note: Single source.
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Cytology (Reproduction)
- Test Code
- CYTOREPR
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 2 or more air-dried, unstained smears prepared fresh from uterine swab at time of collection submitted with clinical history.
- Test Description
- Uterine swabs in or out of media are NOT an acceptable sample and will preclude testing.
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D‑Dimer
- Test Code
- T350
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL citrated plasma in non-additive transport tube.
- Test Description
- This test is used to measure the concentration of D‑dimers.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Note: Moderately to markedly lipemic samples can cause D-dimer results to be spuriously decreased. Citrated Whole Blood (Blue Top Tube) or citrated plasma is the only acceptable sample. The tube should be greater than 2/3rds filled. If submitting separated citrated plasma, label it as Citrated Plasma.
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Dermatopathology with DACVD Consult
- Test Code
- DERM
- Results:
- 5-7 days. Histopathology Report: 3-5 business days. Consultation Report: Additional 1-3 business days. Samples requiring decalcification or other special handling may take longer to process than the stated turnaround time.
- Container
- To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
- Specimen
- Submit tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin, in a biopsy container available through ANTECHâ„¢ or other plastic, leak-proof, wide mouth 1 L or smaller container labelled with patients name, tissue source, and date.
Tissue specimens larger than 20 cm are most easily handled by sending them fresh: NO formalin, only enough saline to keep the sample moist, triple bagged to prevent leakage (leaks delay shipping), and refrigerated until pickup. - Test Description
- Includes preparation of sample and microscopic interpretation by an anatomical pathologist.
This specialty biopsy is supported by a team of board-certified anatomic pathologists who are experienced in dermatopathology. A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology.
Reports include: Source, microscopic description, microscopic findings and pathologist’s comments and direct contact information. In addition, where applicable, reports include margin evaluation, tumor grading, and interpretation of special stains.
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Dermatopathology, No DACVD Consult
- Test Code
- DERMPATH
- Results:
- 3-5 business days.
- Container
- To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
- Specimen
- Submit tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin, in a biopsy container available through ANTECHâ„¢ or other plastic, leak-proof, wide mouth 1 L or smaller container labelled with patients name, tissue source, and date.
Tissue specimens larger than 20 cm are most easily handled by sending them fresh: NO formalin, only enough saline to keep the sample moist, triple bagged to prevent leakage (leaks delay shipping), and refrigerated until pickup. - Test Description
- A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology.
Reports include: Source, microscopic description, microscopic findings and pathologist’s comments and direct contact information. In addition, where applicable reports include margin evaluation, tumor grading, and interpretation of special stains.
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Diabetes Monitoring Panel with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA800
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, and 6.0 mL urine.
- Test Description
- Includes CBC, Urinalysis, Fructosamine Assay, Chemistry panel: Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), Alk Phos, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine, Glucose, PSL, and SDMA.
A minimum database (chemistry (ZW85710), a Complete Blood Count (CBC), Urinalysis (UA)), SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation, and Fructosamine.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Diarrhea Panel (Equine)
- Test Code
- L492
- Results:
- 2-4 days
- Container
- Send on ice to keep cold.
- Specimen
- 10 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- Fecal Egg Count (FEC) by Modified Stoll’s Technique (MST), Fecal Culture, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin, and Clostridium difficile toxins A/B.
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Diarrhea Profile (Avian)
- Test Code
- AE070
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Green top micro vial (with gel), green top micro vial (no gel) or 2 hematocrit tubes, slide holder, culturette.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL heparinized plasma in green microtainer with gel, 0.5 mL of whole blood in green microtainer, 2 fecal slides, 0.5 grams of feces, and culturette.
- Test Description
- Comprehensive Avian Profile, Gram Stain, Culture, Aerobic Culture, and Giardia ELISA.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Test Request Forms
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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