Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Masticatory Muscle Myositis
- Test Code
- S16535
- Results:
- 7-10 business days
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or plain transport tube, or in serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Masticatory Muscle Myositis – 2M Antibody
This test is used to diagnose masticatory myositis by detecting autoantibodies specifically directed against masticatory muscle proteins.
Note: This assay may be negative if immunosuppressive dosages of corticosteroids have been given for longer that 7-10 days prior to test submission.
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MIC Urine if Indicated
- Test Code
- M134
- Results:
- 1-4 days.
- Specimen
- 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube.
- Test Description
- Urinalysis with Urine Culture, if indicated
Includes a Urinalysis (UA) followed by a culture if there is any of the following: glucosuria, any bacteria visible, greater than 4 wbcs per hpf, or a urine specific gravity less than 1.020. In the case of any of the above criteria the urine will be plated by standard plate methodology and evaluated.
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Microfilaria – Knotts
- Test Code
- T390
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- This is a concentration test involving whole blood that is more sensitive than the examination of a peripheral blood smear to determine the presence of microfilariae.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis.
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Mini Avian Post Purchase
- Test Code
- AE060
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Container
- Green top micro vial (with gel), green top micro vial (no gel) or 2 hematocrit tubes, slide holder, culturette.
- Specimen
- 0.75 mL heparinized plasma, 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood and fecal slides.
- Test Description
- Comprehensive Avian Profile, Gram Stain, Avian Protein Electrophoresis.
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Mini Early Detection Chem with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA1002
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), ALK PHOS, BUN, Creatinine, Glucose, and SDMA
A chemistry which includes Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), ALK PHOS, BUN, Creatinine, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Glucose, and SDMA.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Mini Early Detection Chem with SDMA and CBC
- Test Code
- SA1004
- 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
- Mini Early Detection Chemistries (Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), ALK PHOS, BUN, Creatinine, Glucose) with SDMA and CBC.
A chemistry (TP, ALT, ALP, BUN, creatinine, and glucose), a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and SDMA.
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Mini Early Detection Chem with SDMA, CBC, O&P, and Heartworm
- Test Code
- SA1010
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum, 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood, and 5.0Â grams of feces.
- Test Description
- Mini Early Detection Chemistries (Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), ALK PHOS, BUN, Creatinine, Glucose) with SDMA, CBC, Heartworm Antigen, and Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Centrifugation.
A chemistry (TP, ALT, ALP, BUN, creatinine, and glucose), a Complete Blood Count (CBC), heartworm antigen detection, SDMA, and fecal analysis via zinc sulfate centrifugation/flotation for Ova and Parasite (O&P) detection.
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MiniScreen 11 Chem with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA071
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creat Ratio, Glucose, and SDMA.
A comprehensive chemistry including Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creat Ratio, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Glucose, and SDMA.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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MiniScreen 4 Chem
- Test Code
- SA060
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), Bun, Glucose
MiniScreen chemistry that allows assessment of four analytes (TP, ALT, BUN, and glucose).
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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MiniScreen with CBC
- Test Code
- SA070
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum and 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood.
- Test Description
- MiniScreen 4 Chemistries, CBC
MiniScreen chemistry and a Complete Blood Count (CBC).
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MiniScreen with SDMA and CBC
- Test Code
- SA072
- 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
- MiniScreen 11 chemistries (Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creat Ratio, Glucose) and CBC.
A comprehensive chemistry with SDMA (SA071) and a Complete Blood Count (CBC).
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MiniScreen with SDMA, T4
- Test Code
- SA1519
- 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
- MiniScreen 4 Chemistries, CBC, and T4.
A comprehensive chemistry with SDMA (D4C), a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and a Total T4.
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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Muscle Enzyme Screen (Equine)
- Test Code
- L275
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).
Sample Handling: serum separator samples should be spun prior to submission. Red top tubes should be spun and serum transferred to a non-additive tube and marked as SERUM. If the serum is not separated from the red blood cells, chemistry values can be affected.
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Mycoplasma PCR
- Test Code
- S16789
- Results:
- 10-12 days.
- Specimen
- Tissue (fresh, in non-additive tube with or without a few drops of saline, from the location of suspected infection) OR fluid (ocular, conjunctival, BAL, joint) OR nasal swab (dry, without culture media).
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Neonatal Foal Panel
- Test Code
- L290
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, with or without 0.5 mL citrated plasma (preferred for Fibrinogen).
- Test Description
- Equine Chemistry with a Complete Blood Count (CBC), Fibrinogen, and Equine IgG Total.
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Neorickettsia risticii (PHF) PCR
- Test Code
- S14479
- Results:
- 4-5 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood AND/OR 5 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- Shedding in the feces and viremia may occur at different times during the course of the disease.
Recommend submitting BOTH EDTA whole blood AND fecal sample.
Note: There is no additional charge for testing both samples.
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Neospora caninum – IFA
- Test Code
- S16560
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Results are expressed as an antibody titer consistent with exposure to Neospora caninum.
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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