Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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T3 Suppression
- Test Code
- SA430
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5Â mL serum (labeled PRE) and 0.5 serum (labeled POST) in red top or serum separator tubes.
- Test Description
- T4, T3, Post Pill T3 and Post Pill T4
The submission of two separate serum samples (baseline T3/T4 and a post T3/T4). The second sample (post T3/T4) is obtained following a specific protocol of oral liothyronine sodium administration.
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T4
- Test Code
- T495
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total T4
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and moderate to marked lipemia. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results.
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T4 and TSH
- Test Code
- SA401
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Thyroid panel including a Total T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
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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T4 Autoantibodies
- Test Code
- T500
- Results:
- 2-4 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detection of T4 autoantibody is used to assess the presence of autoimmune thyroid disease. This test is less sensitive to autoimmune thyroid disease than the thyroglobulin autoantibody (TGAA) test.
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T4, Add-on
- Test Code
- ADD190
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total T4 as an add-on test to a previous profile.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and moderate to marked lipemia.
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Taurine
- Test Code
- S16755
- Results:
- 10-15 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL heparinized whole blood in green top tube.
- Test Description
- Measurement of taurine concentration in whole blood via HPLC.
Note: Do not fast prior to sample submission. Whole blood submitted in a green-top refrigerated is preferred. EDTA may also be used but taurine concentrations in EDTA anticoagulated blood will be slightly lower than in a GTT.
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Testosterone
- Test Code
- S16760
- Results:
- 3-5 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Single testosterone level.
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Testosterone Cryptorchid Panel (2 Sample)
- Test Code
- T971
- Results:
- 3-5 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL PRE serum AND 0.5 mL POST serum sample (label accordingly).
- Test Description
- Sample Handling:
• Draw sample in non‑additive tube or serum separator tube and spin.
• Administer 10,000 IU of HCG IV (2,500 IU of HCG IV for mini‑horses).
• Draw sample at 2‑hour POST serum in non‑additive tube or serum separator tube and spin.
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Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody
- Test Code
- T505
- Results:
- 1-5 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Canine Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody Level
Thyroglobulin auto antibody is used to confirm the presence of autoimmune thyroiditis.
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Thyroid Profile 1
- Test Code
- SA360
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.75 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- T4 and T3
Used to evaluate T4 and T3 levels.
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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Thyroid Profile 2
- Test Code
- SA370
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total T4 and Free T4 By Equilibrium Dialysis.
Panel includes a Total T4 and Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4 ED).
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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Thyroid Profile 3
- Test Code
- SA380
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total T4, Free T4 By Equilibrium Dialysis, and TSH.
Panel includes a Total T4, free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4 ED), and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
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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Thyroid Profile 4
- Test Code
- SA390
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- TSH and Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis.
Panel that includes a free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4 ED) and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
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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Thyroid Profile 5
- Test Code
- SA400
- Results:
- 1-7 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- T4, Free T4 By Equilibrium Dialysis, TSH, and Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody.
Panel includes a Total T4, free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4 ED), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), and Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (TGAA).
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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Thyroid Profile 6
- Test Code
- SA410
- Results:
- 1-5 days
- Specimen
- • 2.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube
- Test Description
- T3, T4, Free T4 By Equilibrium Dialysis, T4 Autoantibodies, TSH, and Thyroglobulin Auto Antibody.
Panel includes Total T3, Total T4, Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis (FT4 by ED), T4 autoantibody, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), and Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (TGAA).
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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Tick Borne Disease Panel
- Test Code
- SA330
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Ehrlichia canis, Lyme Titer IgG, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever IFA.
Detects the presence of antibodies to Ehrlichia canis, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme), and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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TLI, Feline
- Test Code
- S16800
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Trypsin‑like Immunoreactivity
Use to confirm feline exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).
Note: Recommend fasting for 8‑12 hours prior to drawing sample.
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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