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  • Mast Cell Panel, Add-on

    Test Code
    S86601
    Results:
    12-14 days
    Component
    Mast Cell Panel
    Specimen
    Formalin Fixed Paraffin Blocks accompanied by an Antech biopsy report. All submissions need to have an FBX completed by Antech (including any FBX type test, including 2nd opinion by Antech pathologist using block made by some other lab), prior to sending to MSU for an additional fee.

  • Masticatory Muscle Myositis

    Test Code
    S16535
    Results:
    12-15 days
    Component
    Masticatory Muscle Myositis – 2M Ab
    Specimen
    1.0-2.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or in serum
    separator tube
    Test Description
    This test is used to diagnose masticatory myositis by detecting autoantibodies (Ab) specifically directed against masticatory muscle proteins.

  • Melanoma Diagnostic Panel Add-on (Canine)

    Test Code
    S86793
    Results:
    10-14 days
    Component
    Melanoma Diagnostic Panel
    Specimen
    This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECH for histopathologic analysis.

  • Melanoma Prognostic Panel Add-on (Canine)

    Test Code
    S86792
    Results:
    10-14 days
    Component
    Melanoma Prognostic Panel
    Specimen
    This testing is only available on biopsy samples that have been submitted to ANTECH for histopathologic analysis.

  • MIC Urine if Indicated

    Test Code
    M134
    Results:
    1-4 days
    Component
    UA with Urine Culture, if indicated
    Specimen
    6.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Includes a Urinalysis (UA) followed by a culture if there is any of the following: glucosuria, any bacteria visible, greater than 4 WBCs per high power field (hpf), or a urine specific gravity less than 1.020. In the case of any of the above criteria the urine will be plated by standard plate methodology and evaluated.

  • Microfilaria Test (Knott’s)

    Test Code
    T390
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Microfilaria Test (Knott's)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This is a concentration test involving whole blood that is more sensitive than the examination of a peripheral blood smear to determine the presence of microfilariae.

  • Microfilaria Test (Knott’s) Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD80
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Microfilaria Test (Knott's)
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. This is a concentration test involving whole blood that is more sensitive than the examination of a peripheral blood smear to determine the presence of microfilariae.

  • MiniScreen 11 Chemistry

    Test Code
    SA071
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, ALT, TBIL, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, SDMA, GLU, NA, K, NA/K
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen chemistry includes Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), BUN/Creatinine Ratio (BUN/CREA), Creatinine (CREA), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), and Total Protein (TP).

  • MiniScreen 11 Chemistry, CBC

    Test Code
    SA072
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    MiniScreen 11 Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, ALT, TBIL, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, SDMA, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 11 Chemistry (SA071) with Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry

    Test Code
    SA060
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen chemistry that allows assessment of four analytes: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Glucose (GLU), and Total Protein (TP).

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, CBC

    Test Code
    SA070
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (SA060) with Complete Blood Count (CBC).

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, CBC, HWAg

    Test Code
    SA130
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, HWAg
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (SA060), Complete Blood Count (CBC), and Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection.

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, CBC, T4

    Test Code
    SA1519
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, ALT, BUN, CREA, SDMA, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), CBC, T4
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 1.0 mL whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Creatinine (CREA), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), and Total Protein (TP)) with Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Total T4.

  • MiniScreen 4 Chemistry, HWAg

    Test Code
    SA140
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (TP, ALT, BUN, CL, GLU, NA, K, NA/K), HWAg
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    MiniScreen 4 Chemistry (SA060) and Heartworm Antigen (HWAg) detection.

  • Muscle Enzyme Screen (Equine)

    Test Code
    L275
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    AST, CPK, LDH
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).

  • Mycoplasma PCR

    Test Code
    S16789
    Results:
    10-12 days
    Component
    Mycoplasma PCR
    Specimen
    One or more of the following: Tissue (fresh, in non-additive tube with or without a few drops of saline, from the location of suspected infection); Fluid (ocular, conjunctival, BAL, joint) in non-additive transport tube or in sealed, leakproof container; Nasal swab (dry, without culture media)

  • Neorickettsia risticii (PHF) PCR

    Test Code
    S14479
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    PHF PCR
    Specimen
    Submit both of these specimens, if possible:
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    5 grams of feces in Antech provided fecal container
    Test Description
    Shedding in the feces and viremia may occur at different times during the course of the disease.

    Recommend submitting BOTH EDTA whole blood AND fecal sample. There is no additional charge for testing both samples.

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