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  • Troponin I

    Test Code
    S85783
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Troponin I
    Specimen
    1.0 mL frozen serum in non-additive transport tube (should be fasting, non-hemolyzed sample)
    Test Description
    Used to assess myocardial damage.

  • Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity Canine (cTLI)

    Test Code
    T230
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    cTLI
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Canine Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity (cTLI) is used to diagnose exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

  • Trypsin-like Immunoreactivity Feline (fTLI)

    Test Code
    S16800
    Results:
    7-10 days
    Component
    fTLI
    Specimen
    1.0 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube
    Test Description
    Use to confirm feline exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).

  • Tumor Board Review Biopsy

    Test Code
    FBXTBR
    Results:
    3-5 business days
    Component
    Tumor board review of biopsy case
    Specimen
    Blocks or slides prepared at another lab, suitable for histologic analysis.
    Test Description
    A second opinion review of an Antech or other lab biopsy case performed by three pet cancer specialty pathologists (Tumor Board), with one report containing consensus opinion of all three specialists.

  • Urinalysis (UA)

    Test Code
    T760
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.
    Specimen
    6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    The UA includes a physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.

  • Urinalysis (UA) Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD220
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.
    Specimen
    6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. The UA includes a physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.

  • Urinalysis (UA) Follow-up Recheck

    Test Code
    T760R
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.
    Specimen
    6.0 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    This is an follow-up recheck test code. The UA includes a physical (clarity, color, USG), chemical (bilirubin, glucose, ketones, occult blood, pH, protein), and microscopic (bacteria, casts, crystals, fat droplets, RBC, transitional and squamous epithelial cells, WBC) exam of the urine.

  • Urinalysis, Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio

    Test Code
    T925
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    UA, UPC
    Specimen
    6.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    A Urinalysis (UA, T760) and Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio (UPC, T775).

  • Urine Bile Acid to Creatinine Ratio

    Test Code
    T227
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Urine Bile Acid, Urine Creatinine, Urine Bile Acid: Creatinine Ratio
    Specimen
    1.0 mL urine in urine trasport tube
    Test Description
    Evaluation of the amount of urinary bile acid present with respect to creatinine.

  • Urine Cortisol to Creatinine Ratio

    Test Code
    T770
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Urine Cortisol, Urine Creatinine, Urine Cortisol: Creatinine Ratio
    Specimen
    0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Urine Cortisol, Urine Creatinine, and Urine Cortisol and Creatinine Ratio.

    The urine cortisol/creatinine ratio is most commonly used as a screening test for canine hyperadrenocorticism.

  • Urine Fractional Excretion (FE) of Electrolytes Panel: PHOS, CA, NA, K, CL

    Test Code
    T765
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Urine, serum electrolytes, and calculated ratios
    Specimen
    0.5 mL serum in red top, white top, or serum separator tube; 0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Determines the fractional excretion (urinary clearance ratio) of phosphorus (PHOS), calcium (CA), sodium (NA), potassium (K), and chloride (CL) using paired serum and urine samples. This assessment aids in evaluating renal handling and clearance of specific electrolytes for the diagnosis and management of electrolyte disorders and renal tubular function abnormalities.

  • Urine Microalbumin (Canine)

    Test Code
    T830C
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Urine Microalbumin
    Specimen
    0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Measures Albumin (ALB) concentration in the urine.

  • Urine Microalbumin (Feline)

    Test Code
    T830F
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Urine Microalbumin
    Specimen
    0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Measures Albumin (ALB) concentration in the urine.

  • Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio

    Test Code
    T775
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    UPRO, UCRE, UPCR
    Specimen
    0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Urine Protein (UPRO) to Urine Creatinine (UCRE) ratio (UPCR) to determine the magnitude of the proteinuria.

  • Urine Protein to Creatinine Ratio Add-on

    Test Code
    ADD230
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    UPRO, UCRE, UPCR
    Specimen
    0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    This is an add-on test code. Urine Protein (UPRO) to Urine Creatinine (UCRE) ratio (UPCR) to determine the magnitude of the proteinuria.

  • Urine Uric Acid

    Test Code
    T256
    Results:
    24 hours
    Component
    Uric acid (urine)
    Specimen
    2.0 mL urine in retop or urine transport tube
    Test Description
    Used to monitor preventive treatment for urate bladder stones in dalmatian dogs. Measurement is recommended after 1 to 2 months of preventive therapy. Collect all urine produced for 24 hours and measure the urine volume.

  • Urine Uric Acid to Creatinine Ratio

    Test Code
    T310
    Results:
    1-2 days
    Component
    Uric acid (urine), Creatinine (urine), Uric Acid : Creatinine (calculation)
    Specimen
    0.5 mL urine in urine transport tube
    Test Description
    This spot urine uric acid to creatinine ratio is sometimes used to monitor preventive treatment for urate bladder stones in Dalmatian dogs. However, it is less reliable than measuring uric acid excretion over 24 hours. Compare with T256.

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