Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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NSAID 1 with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA810
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, and 6.0 mL urine.
- Test Description
- Chemistry panel (Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine) with SDMA, CBC, and Urinalysis.
A minimum database (chemistry with SDMA, a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Urinalysis (UA)) limited to renal and liver values used to monitor a patient on NSAID therapy.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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NSAID 2 with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA815
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, and 6.0 mL urine.
- Test Description
- Chemistry panel (Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine) with SDMA, CBC, Urinalysis, and Bile Acids.
A minimum database (chemistry with SDMA, a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Urinalysis (UA)) and a single bile acids test.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. Ursodeoxycholic acid may be detected by bile acid assay causing falsely elevated values.
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NSAID 3 with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA820
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum, 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood, and 6.0 mL urine.
- Test Description
- Chemistry panel (Total Protein, ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, Total Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine) with SDMA, CBC, Urinalysis, and Urine Bile Acid: Creatinine Ratio.
A minimum database (chemistry with SDMA, a Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Urinalysis (UA)) and a urine bile acid: creatinine ratio (T227).
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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NSAID Chemistries with SDMA
- Test Code
- SA822
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum in red top tube or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, BUN, Creatinine with SDMA
A chemistry panel including AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase, BUN, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Creatinine with SDMA.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Occult Blood, Feces
- Test Code
- T810
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 3 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- This is a test for the detection of occult blood in fecal samples. The test is not highly sensitive and is dependent on the amount of heme present and how evenly the heme is spread throughout the sample.
Note: Diets of red meat, chicken, or fresh/uncooked vegetables may cause false‑positive results and should not be eaten for 48-hours prior to testing.
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OFA Thyroid Panel
- Test Code
- SA1528
- Results:
- OFA will issue report (with results) directly to submitting client..
- Specimen
- 2.0Â mL serum in red top tube. Do not use serum separator tube for submission.
- Test Description
- OFA, OFA Interpretation, Free T4 by ED, TSH, and Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody.
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) thyroid panel for dogs includes a FT4 by ED, thyroid stimulation hormone and thyroglobulin auto antibody.
A completed OFA form must accompany the specimen. Client must also submit a check for $15.00 payable to the OFA or complete the Credit Card information section on the OFA submission form. Contact OFA at 573‑442‑0418 or online at ofa.org.
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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Ophthalmic Aerobic Culture
- Test Code
- M280
- Results:
- 3-5 days. Preliminary report available every 24-hours. Final culture result available in 72-hours.
- Container
- Note: When submitting samples from separate sources (left and right eye), each culture source should be a separate submission with sample(s) labeled accordingly with source and accompanied by a Test Requisition Form (TRF).
- Specimen
- Culturette of eye. Submission of 2 culture swabs is preferred.
- Test Description
- An aerobic culture to determine eye‑specific antibiotic susceptibility.
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Oral Path Biopsy
- Test Code
- ORLPATH
- 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 with a special interest in oral cavity pathology will evaluate the tissue.
Reports include: Source, microscopic description, microscopic findings, and pathologist’s comments and direct contact information. In addition, where applicable reports include margin evaluation, tumor grading, and interpretation of special stains.
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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Oral Sugar Test POST (Equine)
- Test Code
- L545P
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL POST spun AND separated serum (label accordingly).
- Test Description
- Insulin, Glucose Post Syrup (Equine).
Assessment of the insulin response to a standard volume of ingested sugars for a diagnosis of Insulin Dysregulation (ID). No PRE sample (baseline).
Sample Handling:
• 12‑hour fast with one flake of hay left in the stall.
• Administer 0.15 mL/kg or 0.45 mL/kg light corn syrup (see EEG guidelines).
• Draw sample at 60‑90 min in non‑additive tube or serum separator tube and spin.
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Oral Sugar Test PRE and POST
- Test Code
- L545
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL PRE spun AND separated serum AND 1.0Â mL POST spun AND separated serum (label BOTH accordingly).
- Test Description
- Insulin, Glucose (Equine) and Insulin, and Glucose Post Syrup (Equine).
Assessment of BOTH baseline insulin and the insulin response to a standard volume of ingested sugars for a diagnosis of Insulin Dysregulation (ID).
Sample Handling:
• 12‑hour fast with one flake of hay left in the stall.
• Draw sample in non‑additive tube or serum separator tube and spin.
• Administer 0.15 mL/kg or 0.45 mL/kg light corn syrup (see EEG guidelines).
• Draw sample at 60‑90 min in non‑additive tube or serum separator tube and spin.
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Osmolality – Serum
- Test Code
- S16575
- Results:
- 3-4 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This may be of utility in the evaluation of the causes of PUPD.
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Ova and Parasite (O&P) Giardia with Accuplexâ„¢
- Test Code
- AC808
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum and 6.0Â grams of feces.
- Test Description
- Fecal Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Centrifugation, Giardia, and Accuplexâ„¢.
Fecal analysis via zinc sulfate centrifugation/flotation and a Giardia Ag (ELISA) for Ova and Parasite (O&P) detection and an Accuplex™ (AC100) for canine vector‑borne disease screening.
Accuplexâ„¢ and all panels that include Accuplexâ„¢ are not intended to meet export testing requirements.
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Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Accuplexâ„¢
- Test Code
- AC805
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum and 5.0Â grams of feces.
- Test Description
- Fecal Ova and Parasite (O&P), Centrifugation, and Accuplexâ„¢.
Fecal analysis via zinc sulfate centrifugation/flotation for Ova and Parasite (O&P) detection and an Accuplex™ (AC100) test for canine vector‑borne disease screening.
Accuplexâ„¢ and all panels that include Accuplexâ„¢ are not intended to meet export testing requirements.
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Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Centrifugation
- Test Code
- T805
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 5 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- Fecal O&P detection. Samples are appropriately mixed with zinc sulfate solution, centrifuged, followed by flotation and slide evaluation.
Note: Sample should be evaluated within 24-hours of collection. If a worm has been identified in the sample, separate the worm and place it in a container labeled WORM in black. Additionally, mark WORM on the Test Requisition Form (TRF) being submitted with the sample.
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Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Centrifugation, Smear
- Test Code
- T806
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 5.0Â grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- Fecal Ova and Parasite (O&P) and direct smear evaluation. O&P samples are appropriately mixed with zinc sulfate solution, centrifuged, followed by flotation and slide evaluation. Fecal direct smear evaluation is used to check for adult protozoal organisms.
Note: Sample should be evaluated within 24-hours of collection for O&P. For protozoal organisms, smears should be fresh and are best evaluated in‑house immediately after sample collection. If a worm has been identified in the sample, separate the worm and place it in a container labeled WORM in black. Additionally, mark WORM on the Test Requisition Form (TRF) being submitted with the sample.
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Ova and Parasite (O&P) with Giardia
- Test Code
- T808
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 6 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- O&P with Centrifugation and Giardia
Fecal Ova and Parasite (O&P) and Giardia Ag detection by ELISA. O&P samples are appropriately mixed with zinc sulfate solution, centrifuged, followed by flotation and slide evaluation. Giardia ELISA is considered more sensitive than a single floatation test.
Note: Sample should be evaluated within 24-hours of collection. If a worm has been identified in the sample, separate the worm and place in a container labeled WORM. Additionally, mark WORM on the Test Requisition Form (TRF) being submitted with the sample.
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Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity
- Test Code
- S85364
- Results:
- 5-7 business days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Measures concentrations of pancreatic lipase in the serum.
Interferences: Hemolysis.
Note: A 12-hour fast is recommended prior to sample submission.
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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