Exotic
Exotic Tests (133)
An accession fee of $8.00 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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Zinc (ICP/MS) | Measurement of zinc 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 | $23.00 | Details |
West Nile Virus (PRNT) [Referral] | Detection of antibodies to West Nile virus using the plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT). This test is used to assess vaccine titers in horses or to test non-equine species for antibodies to West Nile virus. Specimen: 2 mL serum |
Equine, Exotic | $24.00 | Details |
Vitamin E – Tissue [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin E in liver samples. Specimen: 5 g liver |
All | $49.00 | Details |
Vitamin E – Serum or CSF [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin E in serum or cerebrospinal fluid samples. Specimen: One of the following:
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All | $40.00 | Details |
Vitamin A – Tissue [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin A in liver samples. Specimen: 5 g liver |
All | $49.00 | Details |
Vitamin A – Serum [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin A in serum samples. Specimen: 1.2 mL serum or plasma |
All | $40.00 | Details |
Virus Isolation (Cell Culture) | Isolation and identification of various viruses using cell culture methods. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $43.25 | Details |
Urolith Composition (FTIR) | Determination of the chemical composition of uroliths by fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Specimen: Clean, dry uroliths |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $30.25 | Details |
Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio | Measurement of urine microprotein and creatinine by automated analyzer. Includes calculation of urine protein creatinine ratio (UPC). Specimen: 1 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $13.00 | Details |
Urine Crystal Identification | Microscopic identification of urinary crystals. Specimen: 3 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $8.75 | Details |
Urinalysis | Gross examination, specific gravity, biochemical analysis with confirmatory testing, and microscopic analysis of urine sample to complete a full urinalysis. Specimen: 3 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $19.50 | Details |
Tuberculosis Screen | Visual examination of fresh or fixed retropharyngeal lymph node or head to identify suspect lesions. Special stains/culture are performed as deemed appropriate based on gross examination. Specimen: Fresh or fixed retropharyngeal lymph nodes, or head |
Cervid, Exotic | $43.00 | Details |
Trace Mineral Panel (ICP/MS) | Measurement of trace minerals by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. Targets include copper, cobalt, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. Specimen: One or more of the following*:
For birds, 0.6 mL EDTA or heparinized whole blood is adequate. *Serum selenium provides current day levels, while whole blood selenium indicates selenium status over a longer period of time. TVMDL can interpret both serum and whole blood selenium concentrations for cattle, horses, sheep, birds or white-tailed deer. For goats, TVMDL has reference values for serum or plasma only. 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 | $35.00 | Details |
Toxoplasma gondii IgG (ELISA) | Detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of toxoplasmosis, by ELISA. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $12.00 | Details |
Toxin Quantitation (GC/MS) | Follow up test for TVMDL’s toxin screens to provide quantitation for carbamates, cantharidin, ethylene glycol, glycolic acid, or metaldehyde. Measurement is performed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $129.50 | Details |
Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy) | Identification of components and toxic substances, such as plants and plant parts, algae, insects, or bait material. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $75.50 | Details |
Toxicology Evaluation (Digital) | Learn more about TVMDL’s Digital Toxicology Service then submit your specimens using the submission form for digital toxicology evaluation. Specimen: Plant, GI content, vomitus, water, or source material |
All | $16.25 | Details |
Total Protein & Albumin Profile | Measurement of total protein and albumin by automated analyzer. Includes calculation of globulin and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Amphibian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent | $10.75 | Details |
Thallium (ICP/MS) | Measurement of thallium 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, 0.30 mL EDTA whole blood 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 | $23.00 | Details |
Special Stain – Client Request | Special slide stain as requested by the client. Specimen: fresh or fixed tissue |
All | $13.50 | Details |
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (rtPCR) | Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), by real-time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following: nasal swab, oropharyngeal swab, rectal swab. |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $48.50 | Details |
Septicemia (Culture) | Identification of bacterial pathogens that cause septicemia by culture. Specimen: Blood inoculated into blood culture media. |
All | $27.00 | Details |
Selenium (ICP/MS) | Measurement of selenium 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, 0.6 mL EDTA whole blood 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 | $23.00 | Details |
Salmonella spp. (Culture) | Detection of Salmonella spp. by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $16.25 | Details |
Reticulocyte Count | Automated count of reticulocytes to aid in classification of anemias as regenerative or non-regenerative. Manual counts performed, if indicated. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $10.75 | Details |