Antech Diagnostics Test Guide
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Chemistry Renal with SDMA Profile
- Test Code
- T7008
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Includes Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creat Ratio, Phosphorus, Calcium, Corrected Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Na/K Ratio, and SDMA.
A comprehensive profile panel that can be used to trend response to therapy when treating renal disease (glomerular or tubulointerstitial) which includes SDMA (T1035) for glomerular filtration rate estimation.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis and lipemia.
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Chlamydia Antibody Titer IFA
- Test Code
- S16671
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- 0.1 mL plasma in green top tube.
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Chlamydia PCR Blood
- Test Code
- S16788
- Results:
- 7-10 business days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL heparinized whole blood in green top tube.
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Chlamydia PCR Swab
- Test Code
- S16672
- Results:
- 7-10 days.
- Specimen
- Avian: Choanal/cloacal swab or swab from fresh feces in red top or other non-additive tube.
Feline & Other Species: Corneal scraping, or eye/corneal swab in red top or other non-additive tube.
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Chlamydia Profile
- Test Code
- S85206
- Results:
- 7-14 days.
- Container
- Green micro vial (gel), green microvial (no gel), swab in white tube (combined choanal and cloacal).
- Specimen
- 0.4 mL heparinized whole blood, 0.4 mL serum, swab in red top tube (combined choanal and cloacal).
- Test Description
- Chlamydophila PCR Blood, Chlamydophila Antibody Titer IFA, Chlamydophila Titer EBA, Chlamydophila PCR Swab, Chlamydophila Titer EBA, and Chlamydophila PCR Swab.
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Chlamydia Titer EBA
- Test Code
- S16670
- Results:
- 7-14 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Psittacosis
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Chloride
- Test Code
- T120
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Interferences: Marked lipemia. Serum should be separated within 1-hour after draw.
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Cholesterol
- Test Code
- T125
- 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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Cholinesterase-Serum
- Test Code
- T235
- Results:
- 5-7 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Test used to diagnose organophosphate toxicity.
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Clostridium difficile Toxins A/B
- Test Code
- L86181
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Send on ice to keep cold.
- Specimen
- 5 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- See L950 Equine Gastrointestinal PCR Panel for additional testing options.
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Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin
- Test Code
- T16007
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Container
- Send on ice to keep cold.
- Specimen
- 5 grams of feces in ANTECHâ„¢ provided fecal container.
- Test Description
- See L950 Equine Gastrointestinal PCR Panel for additional testing options.
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Coagulation Panel with D‑Dimer
- Test Code
- SA290
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Lavender top, citrated plasma (or filled blue top).
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood and 1.0 mL citrated plasma.
- Test Description
- CBC, PT and aPTT, Fibrinogen (Quantitative), and D‑Dimer.
Panel used to evaluate a patient exhibiting unexplained bleeding and/or thromboembolic disorders. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate risk of bleeding secondary to provocative procedures. Includes a CBC, PT/PTT, fibrinogen and D‑dimer.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis, lipemia or clotting.
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Coagulation Profile 2
- Test Code
- SA300
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Lavender top, citrated plasma (or filled blue top).
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood and 1.0 mL citrated plasma.
- Test Description
- PT and aPTT, Fibrinogen (Quantitative), D-Dimer, and Platelet Count.
Panel used to evaluate a patient exhibiting unexplained bleeding and/or thromboembolic disorders. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate risk of bleeding secondary to provocative procedures. Includes Prothrombin Time (PT)/Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), platelet count, fibrinogen and D-dimer.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis, lipemia or clotting.
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Coagulation Profile 3
- Test Code
- SA305
- Results:
- 24 hours.
- Container
- Lavender top, citrated plasma (or filled blue top).
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL EDTA whole blood and 1.0 mL citrated plasma.
- Test Description
- PT and aPTT, and Platelet Count.
Panel used to evaluate a patient exhibiting unexplained bleeding. Additionally, it can be used to evaluate risk of bleeding secondary to provocative procedures. Includes Prothrombin Time (PT)/Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) and platelet count.
Interferences: Marked hemolysis, marked lipemia or clotting.
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Cobalamin B-12
- Test Code
- T840
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Generally used as part of a larger panel when evaluating for malassimilation/maldigestion.
Note: Ideally freeze and ship on ice. Otherwise submit fresh on ice.
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Cobalamin B-12/Folate
- Test Code
- S16195
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Used to further evaluate gastrointestinal signs where malassimilation and maldigestion are suspected. Additional measurement of TLI is recommended to ensure the most accurate interpretation of results.
Interferences: Previous vitamin supplementation may cause interference (and elevated concentrations).
Note: Pets should fast overnight prior to sampling. Hemolysis can affect folate results. Previous vitamin supplementation will cause elevated concentrations. Send/ship test on ice packs. Add-ons after 24-hours cannot be insured for accuracy as the sample only has a 24-hour stability time.
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Cobalamine, Folate, TLI Canine
- Test Code
- SA160
- Results:
- 1-2 days.
- Specimen
- 1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
- Test Description
- Cobalamin B-12/Folate, TLI ‑ Canine
Used to further evaluate gastrointestinal signs where malassimilation and maldigestion are suspected.
Note: Pet should fast overnight. Hemolysis of sample may affect folate results. Previous vitamin supplementation will cause elevated concentrations.
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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