Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Heartworm Antibody, Antigen Feline
- Test Code
- T630
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test evaluates for antibodies consistent with heartworm exposure and antigens consistent with the presence of female adult heartworm.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Antibody, Feline
- Test Code
- T625
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test evaluates for antibodies consistent with heartworm exposure.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Antigen
- Test Code
- T615
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test evaluates for the presence of heartworm antigen.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Antigen and KeyScreenâ„¢
- Test Code
- KT615
- 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
- Heartworm antigen detection and KeyScreenâ„¢ (T991) for intestinal parasite detection.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Antigen, Add‑on
- Test Code
- ADD70
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test evaluates for the presence of heartworm antigen.
A positive (detected) test indicates infection with adult female heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis). A negative (undetected) test does not rule out heartworm infection. An undetected heartworm result occurs in the prepatent period (5-7 months post infection), low female heartworm burden, single sex infections (male), and in the presence of antibody/antigen complexes.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Antigen, Feline
- Test Code
- T620
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test evaluates for the presence of heartworm antigen.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Antigen, Microfilaria
- Test Code
- T617
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- Microfilaria ‑ Knotts, Heartworm Antigen
This test evaluates for the presence of heartworm antigen (female adult heartworm) and a Knotts test is performed to evaluate for microfilariae.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Program 1
- Test Code
- SA140
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- MiniScreen chemistry and heartworm antigen detection.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm Program 2
- Test Code
- SA130
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- MiniScreen chemistry, a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and heartworm antigen detection.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Heartworm, Ova and Parasite (O&P)
- Test Code
- T618
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum and 5.0 grams of feces.
- Test Description
- Heartworm Antigen, Fecal O&P with Centrifugation
Heartworm antigen detection and fecal analysis via zinc sulfate centrifugation/flotation for O&P detection (T805).
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Hepatic Profile
- Test Code
- AE090
- Results:
- 1-14 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL heparinized plasma (in green microtainer with gel separator) and 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood.
- Test Description
- Comprehensive Avian Profile, Bile Acids Avian/Exotic, Chlamydophila Titer EBA, and Avian Protein Electrophoresis.
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Herpes ‑ Conjunctival Smear
- Test Code
- S16400
- Results:
- 9-12 days.
- Specimen
- 2 conjunctival smears.
- Test Description
- Conjunctival smears are used to evaluate for the presence of herpes virus antigen in epithelial cells via immunofluorescence.
Note: Ensure slides have adequate cellularity.
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Herpes Antibody, IFA
- Test Code
- S86022
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 0.3 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detection of Herpes antibody by IFA.
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Heska Allerceptâ„¢ Environmental and Food Panel
- Test Code
- S17029
- Results:
- 4-5 business days.
- Specimen
- 3.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Comprehensive 83‑allergen companion animal panel including grasses, weeds, trees, mites, epithelials, insects, fleas, yeast, and fungi. Food panel includes 24 common food allergens for companion animals. Quantitative IgE antibody test results. Immunotherapy recommendations based on patient history and clinic’s location. If patient’s primary location is different, please include patient’s zip code. View complete allergen list here.
Note: ANTECHâ„¢, in agreement with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, does not recommend IgE testing for foods. A compliant exclusionary diet trial, followed by provocative re-challenge, is recommended for animals suspected of suffering from adverse reaction to foods.
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Heska Allerceptâ„¢ Environmental Panel
- Test Code
- S17026
- Results:
- 4-5 business days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, serum separator tube, or in Heskaâ„¢ provided tube.
- Test Description
- Comprehensive 83‑allergen companion animal panel including grasses, weeds, trees, mites, epithelials, insects, fleas, yeast, and fungi. Quantitative IgE antibody test results. Immunotherapy recommendations based on patient history and location of clinic. If the primary location of the patient is different, please include zip code of patient. View complete allergen list here.
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Heska Allerceptâ„¢ Equine Panel
- Test Code
- S17027
- Results:
- 4-5 business days.
- Specimen
- 3.0 mL serum in red top, white top, serum separator tube, or in Heskaâ„¢ provided tube.
- Test Description
- Comprehensive 91‑allergen equine panel including grasses, weeds, trees, mites, epithelials, biting flies and insects, fleas, yeast, and fungi. Quantitative IgE antibody test results. Immunotherapy recommendations based on patient history and location of clinic. If primary location of patient is different, please include zip code of patient. View complete allergen list here.
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Heska Allerceptâ„¢ Food Panel
- Test Code
- S17028
- Results:
- 4-5 business days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, serum separator tube, or in Heskaâ„¢ provided tube.
- Test Description
- Food panel includes 24 common food allergens for companion animals. Quantitative IgE antibody test results. No immunotherapy recommendations accompany the food panel. View complete allergen list here.
Note: ANTECHâ„¢, in agreement with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, does not recommend IgE testing for foods. A compliant exclusionary diet trial, followed by provocative re-challenge, is recommended for animals suspected of suffering from adverse reaction to foods.
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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