Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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VetScreen, CBC, T4, UA, FeLV, FIV (Feline)
- Test Code
- SA924
- Results:
- 1-2 days
- Container
- Serum in red top or serum separator tube, lavender top, urine transport tube.
- Specimen
- 1.0Â mL serum, 1.0Â mL EDTA whole blood, and 6.0Â mL urine.
- Test Description
- VetScreen (SA025) with Complete Blood Count (CBC), Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) antigen detection, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) antibody detection, Total T4, and Urinalysis (UA).
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia. Lipemia can falsely decrease T4 results. Marked hemolysis or lipemia may result in false positive results on the FeLV Antigen ELISA.
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Vitamin D
- Test Code
- S16016
- Results:
- 4-10 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or other non-additive tube. Overnight fast recommended. Store and transport refrigerated or frozen (on ice packs).
- Test Description
- To evaluate for Vitamin D toxicity or deficiency.
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Vitamin E
- Test Code
- S16850
- Results:
- 7-10 days
- Container
- RTT or SST (spun)
- Specimen
- 1.5 mL serum
- Test Description
- Sample Handling:
• Serum needs to in covered container to prevent exposure to light
• Patient age MUST be provided
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Vitamin E, Selenium
- Test Code
- S17505
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 2.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube (spun).
- Test Description
- See S16850 for additional drawing instructions.
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Von Willebrand Factor
- Test Code
- S17123
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 1.5 mL citrated plasma collected as whole blood in blue top tube, spun and plasma placed in non-additive tube (labeled as Citrated Plasma). Freeze citrated plasma.
- Test Description
- To evaluate for von Willebrands factor deficiency. Results will be expressed as a percentage. The percentage will indicate the risk of bleeding problems.
Note: For genetic screening, do not test bitches in season, pregnant or lactating. Do not test unhealthy animals (with no evidence of primary clotting issues), those on medication for a recent illness, or those vaccinated within 14 days. Large breed pups can be tested at seven weeks of age. Small breed pups should be over 12 weeks of age prior to testing.
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West Nile Titer (PRNT and IgM ELISA)
- Test Code
- S85448
- Results:
- 7-14 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube (mammals) OR 0.1 mL heparinized plasma (avians).
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West Nile Virus PCR
- Test Code
- S85449
- Results:
- 5-9 days.
- Specimen
- Equine: 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube, CSF, brain or spinal cord.
Avian: Kidney in sterile container, EDTA or heparinized whole blood, or tissue (brain or heart).
Other Mammals: EDTA whole blood, CSF, brain or spinal cord.
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Zinc
- Test Code
- S16870
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL of serum in royal blue top tube or plastic transfer tube.
- Test Description
- Evaluation of blood zinc level.
Note: Plasma or serum needs to be separated from cells and transferred to a plastic vial. Do not use tubes with rubber stoppers.
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Zonisamide Zonegran
- Test Code
- S86480
- Results:
- 1-5 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or other non-additive transport tube.
- Test Description
- Zonisamide concentration.
Interferences: Hemolysis, serum separator gel may interfere with testing.
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Zoogen Avian DNA Sexing
- Test Code
- S16095
- Results:
- 3-6 days.
- Specimen
- Blood spot on ASEX TRF.
0.3 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube or heparinized whole blood in green top tube or green top micro vial, heparinized hematocrit tube (1/3rd full), or egg shell (with blood membranes attached).
Feathers are acceptable, but the DNA extraction rate is low.
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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