Canine
Canine Tests (274)
An accession fee of $7.00 is applied to each accession/case, not each specimen. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10.00 | Details |
| AST | Measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $8.00 | Details |
| Total Protein | Measurement of total protein by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $8.00 | Details |
| 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 | $80.00 | Details |
| Lead (ICP/MS) | Measurement of lead by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following: 0.50 mL EDTA whole blood or heparinized blood, 5 g fresh liver, 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added), 500 g feed, 5 mL water. For birds, 0.30 mL EDTA whole blood is adequate. If both zinc and lead are requested, the minimum sample is 0.60 mL EDTA whole blood or heparinized blood. For bovine, 5 g kidney is required. Turnaround time is 1-3 days for serum/blood samples; 2-5 days for tissue or feed samples. |
All | $20.00 | Details |
| Microfilarial Detection & Identification (Heartworm Filter Test) | Detection and identification of microfiliaria by filter test and manual microscopy. Specimen: 2 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $16.00 | Details |
| Canine Herpesvirus Type 1 (rtPCR) | Detection of canine herpesvirus type 1 by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following: nasal swab, tracheal swab, pharyngeal swab, conjunctival swab, 1 g fresh tissue (lung, brain, kidney, spleen). Learn more about sending samples for molecular diagnostics testing in our online Education Library. |
Canine | $30.00 | Details |
| Tick Panel I (IFA) | Detection of antibodies to common tick-borne pathogens by indirect fluorescent antibody test. Targets include Ehrlichia canis, Rickettsia rickettsii, and Borrelia burgdorferi. Performed at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine | $68.00 | Details |
| Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein [Referral] | Measurement of parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrp) to aid in the diagnosis of hypercalcemia due to malignancy. Note that a negative PTHrP result does not rule out malignancy as a cause of hypercalcemia. Interpretation of results by a veterinary endocrinologist is included. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA plasma |
Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $56.00 | Details |
| Histopathology – Postmortem 9 or More Tissues | Histologic evaluation of postmortem tissues. Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
All | $80.00 | Details |
| Hepatozoon americanum / canis (PCR) [Referral] | Detection of Hepatozoon americanum / canis by PCR. Specimen: EDTA whole blood or body fluid. |
Canine | $80.00 | Details |
| Dirofilaria immitis Antigen – Pre and Post Heat Treatment Panel (ELISA) | Detection of antigen from adult Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of heartworm disease, by ELISA. Panel includes testing pre and post heat treatment. Specimen: 1 mL serum or plasma |
Canine | $25.00 | Details |
| Amylase | Measurement of amylase activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Amphibian, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $8.00 | Details |
| Progesterone (ChL) | Measurement of progesterone by chemiluminescence. Results gauge luteal activity, and in some species serve as an ovulation predictor. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine | $19.00 | Details |
| Relaxin (Lateral Flow) | Measurement of relaxin by Rapid ImmunoMigration. In dogs, relaxin can be detected as early as 22 days of pregnancy, with the highest concentrations occurring at 42-56 days of pregnancy. In cats, relaxin can be detected as early as 25 days but more reliably after 31 days of pregnancy. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, or EDTA plasma |
Canine, Feline | $40.00 | Details |
| Vitamin E (HPLC) | Measurement of vitamin E by high-performance liquid chromatography. Specimen: 10 g liver or 2 mL serum. |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $45.00 | Details |
| Carbamate Insecticides (LC/MS) | Detection of carbamate insecticides by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include aldicarb, carbaryl, carbofuran, methomyl, and oxamyl. Specimen: 20 g GI content or 10 g bait |
Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Equine, Feline | $60.00 | 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: 2 cups to 1 quart of GI content, 20 mL water, 500 g feed, 2-4 flakes hay, 10 g bait material. |
All | $70.00 | Details |
| Bile Acid | Measurement of bile acid concentration by automated analyzer. References are available for 2-hours post-prandial blood samples or fasted blood samples. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, or EDTA plasma |
Canine, Equine, Feline | $14.00 | Details |
| Triglycerides | Measurement of triglycerides by automated analyzer. Specimen: One of the following: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma from a fasted sample, 0.5 mL body fluid |
Bovine, Canine, Equine, Feline | $8.00 | Details |
| Canine Herpesvirus (VN) | Detection of antibodies to canine herpesvirus (CHV) by virus neutralization. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine | $17.00 | Details |
| Manganese (ICP/MS) | Measurement of manganese by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following: 0.50 mL EDTA whole blood or heparinized blood, 5 g fresh liver, 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added), 500 g feed, 5 mL water. For birds, 0.30 mL EDTA whole blood is adequate. Turnaround time is 1-3 days for serum/blood samples; 2-5 days for tissue or feed samples. |
All | $20.00 | Details |
| Microfilarial Detection & Identification (Modified Knott’s Test) | Detection and identification of microfiliaria by manual microscopy. Specimen: 2 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $16.00 | Details |
| Cryptosporidium & Giardia Panel (rtPCR) | Detection of cryptosporidium and giardia by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following: 1 g fresh intestine, 1-2 mL intestinal content, 1-2 g feces. |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Feline, Ovine | $40.00 | Details |
| Toxoplasma gondii IgG & IgM Panel (IFA) | Detection of both IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of toxoplasmosis, by indirect fluorescent antibody test. Performed at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine, Feline | $43.00 | Details |
