Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Feline Heartworm Antibody/Antigen Testing
- Test Code
- S14546
- Results:
- 2-7 days. Tests are conducted on Fridays.
- Container
- RTT or SST
- Component
- Feline HW Ag/Ab
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum or lithium heparin in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- The antibody test detects infection in feline serum or plasma based on the detection of circulating IgG antibodies to a heartworm antigen. Detects antigen produced by the adult female heartworm or from the dying male (>5) or female heartworms.
Note: Per the American Heartworm Society (AHS) Guidelines, this bundle combines Heatworm Antibody (S14544) and Heartworm Antigen (S14545) testing. Serum/plasma heat-treated before the antigen test.
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Feline Heartworm Antigen (Heat-Treated Serum) Testing
- Test Code
- S14545
- Results:
- 2-7 days. Tests are conducted on Fridays.
- Container
- RTT or SST
- Component
- Feline HW Ag
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detects antigen produced by the adult female heartworm or from the dying male (>5) or female heartworms.
Note: American Heartworm Society (AHS) guidelines recommend combination of antibody and antigen test (S14546).
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Feline Hemoplasma PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T985
- Results:
- 2-4 days
- Specimen
- • 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
- Test Description
- Used in the evaluation of a regenerative anemia where hemotropic mycoplasma is a differential. A highly sensitive and specific PCR panel used to evaluate for evidence of infection by Mycoplasma haemofelis, Candidatus Mycoplasma haemominutum, and Candidatus Mycoplasma turicensis.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results.
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Feline Respiratory PCR Panel with H1N1 Influenza
- Test Code
- T990
- Results:
- 2-4 days
- Container
- Culturette and 2 swabs in white tube.
- Component
- Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia felis, Feline calicivirus (FCV), Feline herpesvirus‑1 (FHV‑1), Mycoplasma felis, and H1N1 influenza virus.
- Specimen
- 2 Sterile Swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) for PCR (submitted dry without transport media) and 1 Copan Swab in Gel for Bordetella culture. All swabs sampled from same site.
- Test Description
- A highly sensitive and specific panel covering the more common etiological agents associated with upper respiratory signs in cats. Includes Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia felis, Feline calicivirus (FCV), Feline herpesvirus‑1 (FHV‑1), Mycoplasma felis, and H1N1 influenza virus.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic/antiviral usage may interfere with PCR test results.
Note: Complimentary culture/susceptibility testing on all submissions PCR‑positive for Bordetella bronchiseptica (when the laboratory receives a Copan swab).
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Feline Respiratory PCR with SARS CoV-2 PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T993
- Results:
- 3-11 days
- Container
- Culturette and 2 swabs in white tube.
- Component
- Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydophila felis, Feline calicivirus (FCV), Feline herpesvirus‑1 (FHV‑1), H1N1 influenza virus, Mycoplasma felis, and SARS‑CoV‑2.
- Specimen
- 2 sterile swabs for PCR and 1 culturette for culture.
- Test Description
- Feline Respiratory PCR panel (T990) to which evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 PCR has been added. Includes Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydophila felis, Feline calicivirus (FCV), Feline herpesvirus‑1 (FHV‑1), H1N1 influenza virus, Mycoplasma felis, and SARS‑CoV‑2.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic/antiviral usage may interfere with PCR test results.
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Feline Serology 2
- Test Code
- SA270
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- FeLV Antigen ELISA, FIV Antibody, Feline Coronavirus Titer, Cryptococcal Antigen, and Toxoplasma Ab – IgG/IgM.
Panel that assesses possible infectious etiologies including Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) (T580), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) (T610), feline coronavirus (T595), Cryptococcus neoformans (T550), and Toxoplasma gondii (T720) for the exhibited clinical signs.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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Feline Wisdom Panelâ„¢ Complete
- Test Code
- S14498
- Results:
- 14-21 days.
- Specimen
- 1 Feline Wisdom Panelâ„¢ swab kit (2 swabs per kit).
- Test Description
- DNA panel including:
• 49 genetic health condition related variants (inc. MDR1 mutation, Polycystic Kidney Disease).
• Identifies genetic blood type.
• Provides breed (mix) identification (70+ breeds).
• 28 physical traits variants (online, client only).
• Genetic diversity (heterozygosity) scoring (online, client only).
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Feline Wisdom Panelâ„¢ Complete, Add-on
- Test Code
- S14516
- Results:
- 14-21 days.
- Specimen
- 1 Feline Wisdom Panelâ„¢ swab kit (2 swabs per kit).
- Test Description
- DNA panel including:
• 49 genetic health condition related variants (inc. MDR1 mutation, Polycystic Kidney Disease).
• Identifies genetic blood type.
• Provides breed (mix) identification (70+ breeds).
• 28 physical traits variants (online, client only).
• Genetic diversity (heterozygosity) scoring (online, client only).
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FeLV – IFA
- Test Code
- T585
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 2 freshly prepared, unstained blood smears or 2 unstained bone marrow smears.
- Test Description
- This is an immunofluorescence assay run on blood or bone marrow smears to look for evidence that Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) has infected the cat’s bone marrow.
Note: Requires unstained blood or bone marrow smears.
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FeLV Antigen (ELISA)
- Test Code
- T580
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test detects Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen by ELISA methodology.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may cause false positive results.
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FeLV Antigen (ELISA), Add-on
- Test Code
- ADD06
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test detects Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen by ELISA methodology.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Marked hemolysis and lipemia may result in false positive results.
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FeLV PCR
- Test Code
- S6234
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 1 to 5 grams bone marrow in leakproof container.
- Test Description
- Used to detect Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) using PCR in cases where ELISA and IFA are inconclusive. Results are reported as positive or negative.
Note: Samples should be refrigerated. 1-5 grams of bone marrow in a leak-proof container or 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in a lavender top tube.
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FeLV, FIV ELISA, Add-on
- Test Code
- ADD07
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- FeLV Antigen, FIV Antibody.
Evaluation for the presence of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen (ELISA) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibodies (IFA).
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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FeLV, FIV Heartworm Ab
- Test Code
- SA269
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- FeLV Antigen ELISA, FIV Antibody, Heartworm Antibody, Feline
Evaluation for the presence of FeLV antigen (ELISA), FIV (IFA) and heartworm antibody.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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FeLV, FIV Special
- Test Code
- SA260
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- FeLV Antigen ELISA, FIV Antibody.
Evaluation for the presence of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen (ELISA) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibodies (IFA).
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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FeLV, FIV, and KeyScreenâ„¢
- Test Code
- KS260
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum and 0.3 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen detection, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody detection, and KeyScreenâ„¢ (T991) for intestinal parasite detection.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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FeLV, FIV, Feline Heartworm Antigen
- Test Code
- SA266
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- FeLV Antigen ELISA, FIV Antibody, Heartworm Antigen, Feline
Evaluation for the presence of FeLV antigen (ELISA), antibodies to FIV (IFA), and heartworm antigen.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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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