Feline
Feline Tests (216)
An accession fee of $8.50 is applied to each accession/case, not each specimen. An accession is defined as samples from the same animal / herd / flock, originating from a single animal owner, submitted for the same condition, collected at the same time. This allows clients to receive bulk testing of same species (from the same owner) under one accession. Poultry submissions requesting multiples tests (e.g., AI, Mg/Ms, culture, etc.) for a single flock are counted as one accession.
Turnaround times are estimates in business days and apply to individual tests. Actual reporting of test results depends on the full battery of tests requested, day of the week/time of day samples arrive at the testing laboratory, and the quantity/quality of samples submitted. Information on additional services and fees can be found here.
The tests and fee schedules are provided for use by TVMDL clients, including veterinarians and animal owners. Fees charged to animal owners by veterinarians may exceed test prices shown herein, reflecting the time, expertise, and expense necessary to collect the sample, ship it in an appropriate manner, interpret results, and provide treatment advice.
| Name ↑ | Description | Species | Price | |
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| Drug Screen – Corticosteroids (LC/MS) | Detection of corticosteroids by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include betamethasone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, and triamcinolone acetonide. Specimen: 5 mL serum or 10 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $90.50 | Details |
| Drug Screen – Cannabinoids (LC/MS) | Detection of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), their major metabolites, and a variety of synthetic cannabinoids by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: 3 mL serum or 5 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $90.75 | Details |
| Drug Quantitation (LC/MS) | Measurement of drugs in samples that have been determined to be positive by other TVMDL tests. Measurement performed by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS). Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $80.75 | Details |
| Dirofilaria immitis Antigen (ELISA) | Detection of antigen from adult Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of heartworm disease, by ELISA. Specimen: 1 mL serum or plasma |
Canine, Feline | $17.00 | Details |
| Dermatopathology [Referral] | Histologic evaluation of skin biopsy specimens. Beginning January 1, the Dermatopathology Service (DSS) at the Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine no longer requires samples to be sent through the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). Previously, TVMDL received skin biopsy samples and sent them to the Dermatopathology Service at the Texas A&M […] Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
Camelid, Canine, Equine, Feline | $115.00 | Details |
| Cytology (Digital) | Cytologic evaluation of digital images. Learn more about TVMDL’s digital cytology service, then download the submission form. Specimen: 2-10 digital images (cytology and gross lesion images, if applicable) saved as JPEG or PNG files. |
Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $60.00 | Details |
| Cytology – Urine | Full urinalysis (gross examination, specific gravity via refractometer, biochemical analysis with confirmatory testing, and microscopic evaluation of a wet mount) as well as air-dried slide examination by a clinical pathologist. Full urinalysis results and a written cytology report are provided. Accurate evaluation of urine is best achieved with a full urinalysis and pathologist review of […] Specimen: 3 mL urine |
Canine, Feline | $60.00 | Details |
| Cytology – Body Fluid | Cytologic evaluation of body fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts (where indicated and with EDTA and non-flocculent samples), preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated), and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Specimen: 1.0 mL body fluid and air-dried slides |
All | $43.00 | Details |
| Cytology – Aspirate/Smear | Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Specimen: Air-dried slide |
All | $43.00 | Details |
| Cytology – Bone Marrow | Cytologic evaluation of bone marrow aspirates and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Specimen: All of the following: bone marrow in EDTA, 1 mL peripheral blood in EDTA, air-dried slides. Submission of a fresh peripheral blood smear is also recommended. |
All | $53.00 | Details |
| Cryptosporidium sp. (rtPCR) | Detection of Cryptosporidium sp. by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile | $34.75 | Details |
| Cryptosporidium & Giardia Panel (rtPCR) | Detection of cryptosporidium and giardia by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Feline, Ovine | $45.50 | Details |
| Cryptosporidium (Acid Fast Stain) | Detection of cryptosporidium oocysts by acid fast stain. Specimen: Feces or air-dried fecal smear |
All | $20.50 | Details |
| Cryptococcus neoformans Antigen (Latex Agglutination) | Detection of Cryptococcus neoformans antigen by latex agglutination. Performed at 1:2 to endpoint using 2-fold dilutions, if needed. Specimen: 1 mL serum or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $33.75 | Details |
| Creatinine | Measurement of creatinine by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, urine, or body fluid |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $9.25 | Details |
| Cortisol (ChL) | Measurement of cortisol by chemiluminescence. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Canine, Equine, Feline | $28.25 | Details |
| Cortisol – Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Profile – Small Animal (ChL) | Measurement of cortisol at baseline, 4 hour post-, and 8 hour post-dexamethasone injection. Test performed by chemiluminescence. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Canine, Feline | $33.75 | Details |
| Copper (ICP/MS) | Measurement of copper by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. Specimen: One or more of the following:
For birds, 0.3 mL serum or plasma is adequate. For ruminants and camelids, 5 g fresh kidney is required. Blood, serum, and urine samples are tested on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 5 days. Tissue and feed samples are tested on Mondays and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 7 days. |
All | $24.25 | Details |
| Coombs Direct & CBC Profile – Small Animal | Detection of IgG, IgM or C3 on erythrocytes via direct antiglobulin test (direct Coombs test); measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, reticulocytes, PLT, PCT, MPV; and microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. A positive Coombs can support the diagnosis of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) when compatible clinical […] Specimen: 1 mL EDTA whole blood and 1-2 air dried slides |
Canine, Feline | $40.75 | Details |
| Coccidioides immitis (CF) | Detection of antibodies to Coccidioides immitis, the causative agent of coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), by complement fixation. Starting dilution is 1:8; titer performed to endpoint using 2-fold dilutions (1:8, 1:16, 1:32, etc.). Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine, Feline | $36.75 | Details |
| Coccidioides immitis (AGID) | Detection of antibodies to Coccidioides immitis, the causative agent of coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), by agar gel immunodiffusion. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine, Feline | $19.00 | Details |
| Cobalt (ICP/MS) | Measurement of cobalt by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. Specimen: One or more of the following:
For birds, 0.3 mL serum or plasma is adequate. Blood, serum, and urine samples are tested on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 5 days. Tissue and feed samples are tested on Mondays and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 7 days. |
All | $22.50 | Details |
| Cobalamin & Folate Panel (ChL) | Measurement of cobalamin (B12) and folate by chemiluminescence. Specimen: 1 mL fasting serum |
Canine, Feline | $45.50 | Details |
| Cobalamin (ChL) | Measurement of cobalamin (vitamin B12) by chemiluminescence. Specimen: 0.5 mL fasting serum |
Canine, Feline | $33.75 | Details |
| Clostridium difficile Toxin A & B (ELISA) | Detection of Clostridium difficile toxins A and B by ELISA. Specimen: 2 g feces |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $39.75 | Details |