Amphibian
Amphibian Tests (86)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial Susceptibility – Companion Animal (MIC) | Determination of the antimicrobial susceptibility of pure isolates from companion animals by minimum inhibitory concentration. Specimen: Pure bacterial isolate |
Amphibian, Avian, Camelid, Canine, Exotic, Feline, Rodent | $25.00 | Details |
| 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 |
| Azole Panel [Referral] | Determination of the antifungal susceptibility of pure isolates for fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, and posaconazole. Specimen: Pure fungal isolate |
All | $205.00 | Details |
| CBC – Non-Mammalian | Measurement of WBC, PCV, and plasma protein by manual methods. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, thrombocyte estimate, and hemoparasites. Specimen: 1 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood and 1-2 air dried slides |
Amphibian, Exotic, Reptile | $27.00 | Details |
| Blood Smear Examination – Non-Mammalian | Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam. Specimen: 1-2 air-dried slides |
Amphibian, Avian, Exotic | $16.25 | Details |
| ALT | Measurement of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Amphibian, Avian, Canine, Exotic, Feline, Porcine, Rodent | $8.75 | Details |
| Arsenic (ICP/MS) | Measurement of arsenic 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 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 |
| Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Flotation) | Identification of parasite eggs, cysts, and oocysts by fecal flotation with centrifugation. Specimen: 3-5 g feces |
All | $17.00 | 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 | $48.50 | Details |
| Chemistry Profile – Reptile | Measurement of total protein, albumin, AG ratio, globulin, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, creatinine, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, CPK, AST, GLDH, cholesterol, uric acid, sodium, potassium, and chloride by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Amphibian, Reptile | $26.00 | Details |
| Cytology – Aspirate/Smear | Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Specimen: Air-dried slide |
All | $38.75 | Details |
| AST | Measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $8.75 | Details |
| Bromethalin (LC/MS) | Detection of desmethylbromethalin, the toxic metabolite of bromethalin, by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following: 2-5 g fresh adipose tissue, kidney, brain, liver, bait. |
All | $108.00 | Details |
| Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Sedimentation) | Detection of fluke eggs in feces by fecal sedimentation. Specimen: 3-5 g feces |
All | $21.50 | Details |
| Panfungal PCR and Sequencing [Referral] | Identification of fungal organisms by PCR and sequencing. This PCR is recommended to complement identification of fungal organisms on histopathology and cytology. The assay is not recommended when fungal organisms are not observed histologically, due to the potential of amplification of non specific contaminants. Specimen: Paraffin block or curls, 1 H&E slide, and 1 GMS/PAS stained slide. |
All | $153.30 | 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 |
| 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 | $40.50 | Details |
| Bilirubin – Direct | Measurement of direct bilirubin by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $8.75 | Details |
| Cadmium (ICP/MS) | Measurement of cadmium 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 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 |
| Gross Tissue Examination | Macroscopic evaluation of fresh or fixed specimens for lesions by a pathologist prior to histopathology processing. Specimen: Fresh tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
All | $27.00 | 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 |
| Bacterial Identification (Anaerobic Culture) | Identification of bacterial pathogens requiring an anaerobic environment by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $16.25 | Details |
| Fecal Occult Blood (Guaiac) | Detection of fecal occult blood by the stool Guaiac test. Specimen: 1 g feces |
All | $7.50 | Details |
| Bilirubin – Total | Measurement of total bilirubin by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $8.75 | 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 | $21.50 | Details |