Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Leptospirosis
- Test Code
- S16510
- Results:
- 3-5 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- L. pomona, L. icterohaemorrhagiae, L. canicola, L. grippotyphosa, L. hardjo, L. autumnalis, L. bratislava
The results of this test include a semi-quantitative titer for serovars.
Interferences: Recent vaccination (within one month) may interfere with testing.
Note: Test is not species specific.
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Liver Chemistry
- Test Code
- SA324
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Liver Chemistry, CBC, Phenobarbital
- Test Code
- SA328
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top tube, lavender top.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube and 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- Liver chemistry (SA324) with Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Phenobarbital level.
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Liver Chemistry, CBC, Pre and Post Bile Acids
- Test Code
- SA320
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- 2 serum in red top or serum separator tubes (PRE and POST), lavender top.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum for resting and post-prandial samples (fasted sample labeled PRE and 2-hour post sample labeled POST) and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- Liver Chemistry (SA324), Complete Blood Count (CBC), and PRE and POST bile acids (T220).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia. Ursodiol administration may cause bile acids to be increased. Consider withholding ursodiol for five days prior to testing.
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Liver Chemistry, DBIL
- Test Code
- SA321
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Direct Bilirubin (DBIL), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Liver Chemistry, DBIL, IBIL
- Test Code
- SA326
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Evaluates all cholestatic and hepatocellular liver enzymes and parameters to assess synthetic capacity/function. Includes Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Direct Bilirubin (DBIL), Gamma-glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Indirect Bilirubin (IBIL), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Liver Chemistry, DBIL, IBIL, CBC
- Test Code
- SA327
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum and 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- Liver Chemistry, DBIL, IBIL (SA326) with Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Liver Chemistry, DBIL, Phenobarbital
- Test Code
- SA329
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Liver Chemistry, DBIL (SA321) with phenobarbital.
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Liver MiniChem, CBC
- Test Code
- SA1502
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), and Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K)) with Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Luteinizing Hormone
- Test Code
- S16520
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Store refrigerated up to 24-hours. Freeze for longer storage.
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Lyme Multiplex (Equine)
- Test Code
- T672
- Results:
- 5-10 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
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Lyme Titer IgG
- Test Code
- T670
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detection of IgG consistent with exposure (natural or vaccinal) to Borrelia burgdorferi.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Note: Test does not distinguish between natural and vaccinal Lyme exposure.
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Magnesium
- Test Code
- T170
- 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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Malignancy Profile
- Test Code
- S86698
- Results:
- 5-14 days.
- Specimen
- Ionized calcium: 2.0Â mL serum anaerobically transferred from spun red top or serum separator tube into a plain, unopened red top tube.
PTH: 1Â mL frozen serum in plain transport tube.
PTHrP: 1.0Â mL frozen EDTA plasma in plain transport tube. Include patient history with submission. - Test Description
- Ionized Calcium, Parathyroid Hormone, and Parathormone Related Protein.
Evaluation of the ionized fraction of calcium concurrent with parathyroid hormone and parathyroid hormone related protein.
Results from this test will include interpretive comments provided by MSU’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Endocrinology Service. Their $15 interpretation fee will be added.
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Mammalian Comprehensive Chemistries
- Test Code
- AE190
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), Alk Phos, T. Bilirubin, Bun, Creatinine, Phosphorus, Glucose, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Cholesterol, and CPK.
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Mammalian Standard Chemistries
- Test Code
- AE210
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Total Protein, SGPT (ALT), Alk Phos, T. Bilirubin, Bun, Creatinine, Phosphorus, Glucose, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride.
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Mast Cell Panel, Add-on
- Test Code
- S86601
- Results:
- 12-14 days.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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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