Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Histopathology
- Test Code
- FBX
- Results:
- 3-5 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
- A boarded pathologist will evaluate the tissue submitted for Histopathology. A full written biopsy report will be provided, including source, microscopic findings, and pathologist’s comments. The pathologist’s comments will include, where applicable, margin evaluation, grading, interpretation of special stains, and recommendations for further testing if needed.
Note: Firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a Ziplock/sealable bag with the Test Requisition Form (TRF). A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission.
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Histoplasma Antibody
- Test Code
- T640
- Results:
- 2-3 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Evaluates for antibodies consistent with exposure to Histoplasma spp. (AGID). Results are reported as positive or negative.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Note: The Histoplasma antigen test is preferred to the antibody test for serologic diagnosis of histoplasmosis.
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Histoplasma capsulatum Ag, EIA
- Test Code
- S86569
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL urine in urine transport tube.
- Test Description
- Evaluation of Histoplasmosis which is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.
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Histoplasma Titer
- Test Code
- S16405
- Results:
- 7-14 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detection of antibody indicating exposure to Histoplasma spp. Titer provided.
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Hyperthyroid Panel (with GGT), SDMA
- Test Code
- SA805
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- 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
- CBC, T4, Nsaid Chemistries with GGT AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Alk Phos, BUN, and Creatinine GGT.
A useful panel to evaluate the response to methimazole after a full minimum database has been run to make the initial diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Includes an abbreviated chemistry (crea, BUN, AST, ALT, ALP and GGT), a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Total T4, and SDMA.
Interferences: T4 evaluation can be affected in a hemolyzed or moderately lipemic sample. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Lipemia can falsely elevate TSH results.
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Hyperthyroid Panel with Glucose, SDMA
- Test Code
- SA805G
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL serum and 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- Nsaid Chemistries with Glucose, CBC, and T4.
A useful panel to evaluate the response to methimazole after a full minimum database has been run to make the initial diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Includes an abbreviated chemistry, a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Total T4, and SDMA.
Interferences: T4 evaluation can be affected in a hemolyzed or moderately lipemic sample. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Lipemia can falsely elevate TSH results.
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Hyperthyroid Panel with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA440
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- 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
- Nsaid Chemistries with AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Alk Phos, BUN, Creatinine, CBC, and T4.
A useful panel to evaluate the response to methimazole after a full minimum database has been run to make the initial diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Includes an abbreviated chemistry (crea, BUN, AST, ALT, ALP), Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Total T4, and SDMA.
Interferences: T4 evaluation can be affected in a hemolyzed or moderately lipemic sample. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Lipemia can falsely elevate TSH results.
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IgG Bovine
- Test Code
- S16425
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Methodology is the RID Method.
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IgG Llama
- Test Code
- S16430
- Results:
- 2-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Methodology is the RID Method.
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Immunoglobulins A, G, M
- Test Code
- T660
- Results:
- 7-9 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top tube.
- Test Description
- This test quantifies IgG, IgM and IgA levels by radial immunodiffusion in dogs.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Note: Reference intervals for adult dogs and cats have been established. However, if submitting serum for a young animal, age-matched controls should be submitted concurrently. Reference intervals for other species are provided by the manufacturer and are age-dependent. It is imperative to provide the entire signalment, including age, when submitting samples.
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Immunohistochemistry, 1 Stain
- Test Code
- IHC1
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- This test includes a single immunohistochemistry stain. It’s an antibody-based method to detect a specific protein.
Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Immunohistochemistry, 2 Stains
- Test Code
- IHC2
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- This test includes two immunohistochemistry stains. It’s an antibody‑based method to detect specific proteins.
Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Immunohistochemistry, 3 Stains
- Test Code
- IHC3
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- This test includes three immunohistochemistry stains. It’s an antibody-based method to detect specific proteins.
Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Immunohistochemistry, 4 Stains
- Test Code
- IHC4
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- This test includes four immunohistochemistry stains. It’s an antibody-based method to detect specific proteins.
Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Immunohistochemistry, 5 Stains
- Test Code
- IHC5
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- This test includes five immunohistochemistry stains. It’s an antibody-based method to detect specific proteins.
Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Influenza – Canine Acute
- Test Code
- S86096
- Results:
- 10-14 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top tube.
- Test Description
- H3N8 and H3N2 influenza antibody detection.
Hemagglutination inhibition test used to detect for the presence of antibody to H3N8 and H3N2 influenza viruses.
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Inhibin (Equine)
- Test Code
- S4131
- Results:
- 2-3 weeks.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Interferences: Marked hemolysis or 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