Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Bromide Add‑on
- Test Code
- ADD320
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top tube. Submission in serum separator tube is not recommended.
- Test Description
- This test is used to monitor bromide therapy. Therapeutic serum bromide concentrations should be measured at three weeks after initiating therapy, but steady‑state concentrations may fluctuate among dogs due to differences in drug clearance and bioavailability.
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Brucella canis – Screen
- Test Code
- T530
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- This test is species-specific (dogs only). This is a screening test performed at 1:50 dilution. A titer is not performed.
Note: Canine only. Test will not detect antibodies against B. suis, B. melitensi, and B. abortus. Use the Brucella AGID test if a dog may have been infected with Brucella from other species (e.g., from cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, sheep). Do not use this test for export.
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Brucella Screen Multiplex
- Test Code
- S16131
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL serum in red top or other non-additive tube.
- Test Description
- Includes confirmatory testing with Brucella Slide Agglutination and AGID for samples with non‑negative screen results.
An antibody detection for Babesia canis antigen via the Canine Brucella Multiplex Assay. Samples undergo sequential testing dependent upon initial results. If the Multiplex assay is positive, further testing is performed by Canine Brucella Slide Agglutination and AGID testing at no additional cost.
Note: Canine only. This test can detect antibodies against B. canis, B. suis, B. melitensis, and B. abortus.
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Brucella Titer for Export (KSU)
- Test Code
- S16003
- Results:
- 7-10 business days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Brucella Titer for Export.
Evaluation for antibody suggestive of Brucella canis exposure. Brucella canis antibody evaluation is performed by serum agglutination. The test is typically used when required for export. Canine only.
Note: Clearly write microchip number on the Test Requisition Form (TRF) and on submitted sample tube.
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Buffy Coat for Mast Cells
- Test Code
- T325
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube.
- Test Description
- Used to assess for the presence of mast cells, evaluate for hemiparasites/infectious agents, or to do a differential on a Complete Blood Count (CBC) with low white cells.
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BUN, Creatinine, SDMA, T4
- Test Code
- T107
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- BUN and Creatinine with SDMA and T4.
BUN, creatinine, SDMA for glomerular filtration rate estimation (T1035), 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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BUN/Creatinine, SDMA
- Test Code
- T105
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- BUN, Creatinine with SDMA and BUN/Creat Ratio.
BUN, creatinine, and SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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CADETâ„¢ BRAF
- Test Code
- T1025
- Results:
- 3-6 days.
- Container
- CADETâ„¢ BRAF container (urine must be put in BRAF container within 15 minutes of collection and can be collected over multiple days).
- Specimen
- 40 mL urine collected in CADETâ„¢ BRAF urine container.
- Test Description
- CADETâ„¢ BRAF includes CADETâ„¢ BRAF-PLUS when reflexed based on CADETâ„¢ BRAF result.
A non-invasive, highly sensitive assay that evaluates free-catch urine samples from dogs for the presence of cells harboring the b-raf mutation or specific copy number variations associated with Transitional Cell Carcinoma/Urothelial Carcinoma/Prostatic carcinoma. The assay identifies 95% of TCC/UC cases. It can be used to diagnose TCC/UC and monitor dogs undergoing treatment for remission and relapse.
Interferences: Cystocentesis drawn urine and contrast solutions (if the urine is collected while the contrast is clearing from the dog’s system) may cause interference. Radiation and Chemotherapy are not interferences for the CADETâ„¢ BRAF/BRAF Plus test assay; however, they may affect the tumor itself which may influence results.
Note: Urine sample should be free catch. Do not freeze.
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Calcium (CA)
- Test Code
- T110
- Results:
- 24 hours
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Total Calcium
Interferences: marked hemolysis and lipemia. Lipemia can result in falsely elevated total calcium values.
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Calcium, Ionized
- Test Code
- S18537
- Results:
- 1-4 days.
- Specimen
- 2.0 mL serum anaerobically transferred from spun red top or serum separator tube into a plain, unopened red top tube.
- Test Description
- Calcium and Ionized Calcium
Used to further explore the relevance of abnormalities in total calcium by assessing its ionized fraction.
Interferences: Aerobic exposure, or marked hemolysis and lipemia.
Note: Sample must be anaerobically transferred from spun collection tube into plain red top.
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Calici Virus – IFA
- Test Code
- S16135
- Results:
- 3-5 business days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top tube.
- Test Description
- A serology test evaluating for IgG antibody levels by IFA suggesting Feline calicivirus exposure.
Interferences: Sample submitted in tubes with separator gel.
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Canine Distemper Titer IgG, IgM
- Test Code
- T555
- Results:
- 1-3 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top tube.
- Test Description
- Distemper IgG and Distemper IgM
This test provides an IgM and IgG titer for Canine Distemper. Titer pattern needs to be interpreted in light of the patient (duration of illness, clinical signs, vaccine history). Paired serology may be needed to confirm recent exposure.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis or marked lipemia (if unable to clear by centrifugation).
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Canine Ehrlichia/Anaplasma PCR
- Test Code
- T980
- Results:
- 2-4 days
- Specimen
- • 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
- Test Description
- Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Anaplasma platys, Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Ehrlichia ewingii.
A comprehensive PCR panel used when the clinical signs are suggestive of Anaplasmosis or Ehrlichiosis.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results.
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Canine GI PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T950
- Results:
- 2-4 days.
- Container
- Culturette, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5 grams of feces and 1 Copan fecal swab.
- Test Description
- Campylobacter jejuni/coli, canine enteric coronavirus, canine parvovirus, Clostridium difficile toxins A/B, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin, Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp., Salmonella spp.
Highly sensitive and specific panel used to evaluate for viral (canine enteric coronavirus, canine parvovirus, and canine rotavirus), bacterial (Campylobacter spp., Clostridium spp. and Salmonella spp.) and protozoal (Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp.) causes for the gastrointestinal signs exhibited by the patient.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results for protozoal or bacterial organisms.
Note: Follow-up cultures are immediately performed on submissions found to be PCR-positive for Salmonella (when a Copan fecal swab is received by the laboratory). Additionally, samples found to be PCR-positive for DNA of C. perfringens enterotoxin or C. difficile toxins are immediately tested for these toxins by ELISA.
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Canine GI PCR with SARS CoV‑2 PCR Panel
- Test Code
- T953
- Results:
- 2-11 days.
- Container
- Culturette, ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Specimen
- 0.5 grams of feces and 1 Copan fecal swab, conjunctival or nasal swab.
- Test Description
- Canine GI PCR panel to which evaluation for SARS‑CoV‑2 PCR has been added to determine whether the gastrointestinal signs being exhibited could be related to the typical etiologic agents or potentially SARS‑CoV‑2.
Interferences: Previous or current antibiotic usage may interfere with PCR test results for protozoal or bacterial organisms.
Note: Follow‑up cultures are immediately performed on submissions found to be PCR‑positive for Salmonella (when a Copan fecal swab is received by the laboratory). Additionally, samples found to be PCR‑positive for DNA of C. perfringens enterotoxin or C. difficile toxins are immediately tested for these toxins by ELISA.
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Canine Melanoma Diagnostic Panel, Add-on
- Test Code
- S86793
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Canine Melanoma Prognostic Panel, Add-on
- Test Code
- S86792
- Results:
- 10-14 days following finalized histopathology.
- Specimen
- This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECHâ„¢ for histopathologic analysis.
- Test Description
- Note: This is an add‑on test ONLY after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue, and based on pathologist recommendations.
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Test Request Forms
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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