Measurement of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) by chemiluminescence.
Measurement of thyroid hormone T4 (thyroxine) by chemiluminescence.
Measurement of pregnancy specific binding protein (PSBP) by ELISA. Results aid in confirmation of pregnancy in ruminants. This test is validated for cattle, small ruminants, bison, and buffalo. PSBP is produced after 28 days gestation in cattle, after 30 days of gestation in small ruminants, and after 40 days of gestation in buffalo/bison.
Measurement of relaxin by Rapid ImmunoMigration. In dogs, relaxin can be detected as early as 22 days of pregnancy but more reliably after 28 days of pregnancy. The highest concentration of relaxin occurs at 42-56 days of pregnancy in dogs. In cats, relaxin can be detected as early as 25 days but more reliably after…
Detection of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAA) by ELISA.
Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply. Measurement of sodium by flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS).
Tracing of albumin and globulin fractions by gel electrophoresis. Includes alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2, and gamma protein concentrations and pathologist interpretation, when indicated.
Measurement of fibrinogen concentration by heat precipitation.
Measurement of serum and urine creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphorus by automated analyzer to determine electrolyte fractional excretion.
Measurement of sodium, potassium, and chloride by automated analyzer.