Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Total Protein
- Test Code
- T190
- 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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Toxoplasma AB – IgG/IgM (Feline)
- Test Code
- T720
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia. This code is for domestic cats only. Alternative codes are available for canines and exotic animals (including felines).
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Toxoplasma antibody – Exotics
- Test Code
- S16792
- Results:
- 7-14 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
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Toxoplasma gondii PCR
- Test Code
- S18708
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- One of the following specimen types:
• 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
• 0.5 mL CSF in lavender top tube.
• 1.0 mL transtracheal wash or BAL lavage in lavender top tube.
• 0.15 mL aqueous humor in lavender top tube.
• Tissue (fresh or fixed in leakproof container), or embedded in paraffin block. - Test Description
- Used to evaluate for the presence of Toxoplasma gondii in cases where toxoplasmosis is suspected.
Note: Preferred specimens include whole blood, bronchoalveolar lavage, transtracheal wash, or lymph nodes aspirate.
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Toxoplasmosis IgG/IgM
- Test Code
- S85030
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum (canine) in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Toxoplasma IgG, Toxoplasma IgM
Detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii.
Note: When submitting CSF, it is recommended that serum be submitted as well.
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TRH Stimulation for Thyroid Function
- Test Code
- L590
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- All samples should be in red top or serum separator tube.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL PRE serum, 0.5 mL 2-hour POST serum, 4-hour POST serum (label accordingly).
- Test Description
- T3 (Baseline), T4 (Baseline), T3 (2-hour POST TRH), T4 (4-hour POST TRH)
Sample Handling:
• Draw baseline serum sample.
• Administer 1 mg of TRH IV.
• Draw 2-hour POST serum sample.
• Draw 4-hour POST serum sample.
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Triglycerides
- Test Code
- T205
- 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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Triglycerides, Cholesterol Panel
- Test Code
- T127
- 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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Tritrichomonas PCR
- Test Code
- S85819
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1 gram of fresh feces.
- Test Description
- Used to evaluate for the presence of Tritrichomonas foetus in the feces of a patient with the appropriate clinical signs.
Note: Feces should be diarrheic and not be contaminated with cat litter. Fecal samples collected using a fecal loop are preferred.
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Troponin I
- Test Code
- S85783
- Results:
- 3-5 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL frozen serum in non-additive transport tube (should be fasting, non-hemolyzed sample).
- Test Description
- Interferences: Marked hemolysis.
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Trypsin‑Like Immunoreactivity Canine (cTLI)
- Test Code
- T230
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Canine Trypsin‑Like Immunoreactivity (cTLI) is used to diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
Note: A 12‑hour fast is required. Canine only.
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TSH
- Test Code
- T510
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Interferences: Marked lipemia.
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TSH, Add-on
- Test Code
- ADD200
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).
Interferences: Marked lipemia.
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Tumor Board Review Biopsy
- Test Code
- FBXTBR
- Results:
- 3-5 business days.
- Specimen
- Blocks or slides prepared at another lab, suitable for histologic analysis.
- Test Description
- A second opinion review of an ANTECHâ„¢ or other lab biopsy case performed by three pet cancer specialty pathologists (Tumor Board), with one report containing an opinion summary of all three specialists.
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Urinalysis (UA) – Complete
- Test Code
- T760
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- • 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
- Test Description
- The complete Urinalysis (UA) includes a physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.
Interferences: Visible levels of hemolysis, drugs containing dyes, nitrofurantoin, or riboflavin.
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Urinalysis (UA) Clearance Ratio
- Test Code
- T765
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Urine transport tube, serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL urine and 0.5 mL serum.
- Test Description
- Urinary Clearance Creatinine Ratios (Phosphorous, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride).
Determination of urine fractional excretion is indicated to assess renal clearance of specific substances.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia in serum.
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Urinalysis (UA), Add-on
- Test Code
- ADD220
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- • 6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
- Test Description
- The complete Urinalysis (UA) includes a physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.
Interferences: Visible levels of hemolysis, drugs containing dyes, nitrofurantoin, or riboflavin.
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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