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  • Renal Screen (Equine)

    Test Code
    L240
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, ALB, BUN, CA, CL, CREA, GLU, PHOS, K, NA
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Albumin (ALB), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Creatinine (CREA), Glucose (GLU), Phosphorus (PHOS), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), and Total Protein (TP).

  • Respiratory PCR (Canine)

    Test Code
    T995
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    Influenza virus (H3N8), Pan Influenza (detects all Influenza Type A, including H3N2; when positive, confirmation by H3N2 specific qPCR), H5N1 Influenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine resp. coronavirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus
    Specimen
    2 sterile swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) for
    PCR (submitted dry without transport media) and 1 Copan swab
    in gel for Bordetella culture. All swabs sampled from same
    site.
    Test Description
    A highly sensitive and specific panel covering the more common etiological agents causing acute respiratory signs in dogs. Includes Distemper, Parainfluenza, Respiratory Coronavirus, Canine Influenza (H3N8), Influenza (H5N1), PanInfluenza, Herpes, Adenovirus Type 2, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma Cynos, and Streptococcus zooepidemicus.

  • Respiratory PCR, H1N1 Influenza (Feline)

    Test Code
    T990
    Results:
    2-4 days
    Component
    Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia felis, FCV, FHV-1, H1N1 influenza virus, Mycoplasma felis
    Specimen
    2 sterile swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) for
    PCR (submitted dry without transport media) and 1 Copan swab
    in gel for Bordetella culture. All swabs sampled from same
    site.
    Test Description
    A highly sensitive and specific panel covering the more common etiological agents associated with upper respiratory signs in cats. Includes Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia felis, Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1), H1N1 influenza virus, and Mycoplasma felis.

  • Respiratory PCR, SARS CoV-2 PCR (Canine)

    Test Code
    T998
    Results:
    2-11 days
    Component
    Respiratory PCR (Canine influenza virus (H3N8), Pan Influenza (detects all Influenza Type A, including H3N2; when positive, confirmation by H3N2 specific qPCR), H5N1 influenza virus, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus, canine parainfluenza virus, canine resp. coronavirus, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Mycoplasma cynos, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus), SARS-CoV-2 PCR
    Specimen
    2 sterile swabs (nasal, deep pharyngeal or conjunctival) submitted dry without transport media, and 1 culturette. All swabs samples from the same site.
    Test Description
    Canine Respiratory PCR panel to which evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 PCR has been added to determine whether the respiratory signs being exhibited could be related to the typical etiologic agents (T995) or potentially SARS-CoV-2.

  • Respiratory PCR, SARS CoV-2 PCR (Feline)

    Test Code
    T993
    Results:
    3-11 days
    Component
    Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia felis, FCV, FHV-1, H1N1 influenza virus, Mycoplasma felis, SARS-CoV-2
    Specimen
    2 sterile swabs for PCR and 1 culturette for culture
    Test Description
    Feline Respiratory PCR (T990) to which evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 PCR has been added. Includes Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydophila felis, Feline Calicivirus (FCV), Feline Herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1), H1N1 influenza virus, Mycoplasma felis, and SARS-CoV-2.

  • Reticulocyte Count

    Test Code
    T425
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Retic, CHr
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    Reticulocytes (Retic), Reticulocyte hemoglobin (CHr)

    Includes an unadjusted reticulocyte percent and absolute reticulocyte count. Only aggregate reticulocytes are counted.

  • Reticulocyte Count Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD140
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Retic, CHr
    Specimen
    1.0 mL EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Reticulocytes (Retic), Reticulocyte hemoglobin (CHr)

    Includes an unadjusted reticulocyte percent and absolute reticulocyte count. Only aggregate reticulocytes are counted.

  • Rhinotrachitis (Feline)

    Test Code
    S16702
    Results:
    7-10 business days
    Component
    Viral Neutralization Ab Titer
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Serum neutralization assay for detection of neutralizing antibodies (Ab) to Feline Herpesvirus (Rhinotracheitis).

  • Rhodococcus equi PCR

    Test Code
    S14396
    Results:
    4-5 days
    Component
    R. equi PCR
    Specimen
    One of the following specimens:
    5.0 mL trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage in a non-additive tube;
    Nasal swab in a red top tube (dry without media or in 0.5 mL sterile saline)
    Test Description
    Identification of R. equi carrying the virulence plasmid gene vapA.

  • Ringworm PCR Panel (Canine, Feline)

    Test Code
    T982
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Microsporum spp., M. canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii)
    Specimen
    Minimum of 10 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or
    tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids
    or preservative
    Test Description
    A highly sensitive and specific test used when clinical signs are suggestive of Ringworm infection.

  • Ringworm PCR Panel (Equine)

    Test Code
    T983
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Microsporum spp., M. equinum / canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. equinum / mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii)
    Specimen
    Minimum of 10 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or
    tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids
    or preservatives

  • Ringworm PCR Panel (Rabbit/Small Rodent)

    Test Code
    T984
    Results:
    1-5 days
    Component
    Microsporum spp., M. equinum / canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. benhamiae / mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii)
    Specimen
    Minimum of 10 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or
    tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids
    or preservative
    Test Description
    A highly sensitive and specific test used when clinical signs are suggestive of Ringworm infection.

  • Ringworm PCR Panel with Dermatophyte Culture (Canine, Feline)

    Test Code
    T986
    Results:
    1-21 days
    Component
    Microsporum spp., M. canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii), Culture, Dermatophytes
    Specimen
    Minimum of 15 plucked hair with roots, or skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservatives.
    Test Description
    Evaluation for Ringworm infection via both PCR and standard culture.

  • Ringworm PCR Panel with Dermatophyte Culture (Equine)

    Test Code
    T987
    Results:
    1-21 days
    Component
    Microsporum spp., M. equinum / canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. equinum / mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii), Dermatophyte Culture
    Specimen
    Minimum of 15 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservatives

  • Ringworm PCR Panel with Dermatophyte Culture (Rabbit/Small Rodent)

    Test Code
    T988
    Results:
    1-21 days
    Component
    Microsporum spp., M. equinum / canis, M. gypseum (Arthroderma gypseum, A. fulvum, A. incurvatum), Trichophyton spp., T. benhamiae / mentagrophytes (Arthroderma benhamiae, A. vanbreuseghemii), Culture, Dermatophytes
    Specimen
    Minimum of 12 plucked hair with roots, skin scraping, or tooth brush sample in sterile, dry container free of liquids or preservatives. For dermatophyte culture can also submit preinoculated DTM bottle.
    Test Description
    Evaluation for Ringworm infection via both PCR and standard culture.

  • Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever IFA

    Test Code
    T715
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    RMSF (IFA)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever IFA (RMSF (IFA)) Evaluates for IgG antibody consistent with exposure to Rickettsia rickettsii.

  • Ruminant Chemistry

    Test Code
    L1001
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    TP, ALB, GLOB, A/G, ALP, AST, GGT, DBIL, TBIL, LDH, BUN, CREA, BUN/CREA, PHOS, CA, CL, CHOL, CPK, GLU, MG, K, NA, NA/K, TRIG
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Includes Albumin (ALB), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (A/G), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), BUN/Creatinine Ratio (BUN/CREA), Calcium (CA), Chloride (CL), Cholesterol (CHOL), Creatinine (CREA), Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), Direct Bilirubin (DBIL), Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), Globulin (GLOB), Glucose (GLU), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH), Magnesium (MG), Phosphorus (PHOS), Potassium (K), Sodium (NA), Sodium/Potassium Ratio (NA/K), Total Bilirubin (TBIL), Total Protein (TP), and Triglyceride (TRIG).

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