Equine
Equine Tests (231)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow Fat [Referral] | Measurement of the percent bone marrow fat to assess the nutritional status of an individual animal. Recommended for diagnosis of malnutrition / starvation. Specimen: Femur bone is preferred. 1 g marrow is required. |
All | $120.00 | Details |
| CBC – Equine | Measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, PLT, and fibrinogen by automated analyzer. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. Specimen: 1 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood and 1-2 air dried slides |
Equine | $19.50 | Details |
| Streptococcus equi Multiplex Real-Time PCR and Bacterial Identification Panel | This panel includes detection and differentiation of Streptococcus equi subsp. equi, the causative agent of strangles, and S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus by real-time PCR and identification of these bacterial pathogens by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Equine | $70.00 | 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 |
| Methicillin-Resistant Staph Confirmation (Culture) | Determination of methicillin-resistance on Staphylococcus isolates. Specimen: Pure Staphylococcus species isolate |
All | $21.50 | Details |
| Virus Identification (IHC) [Referral] | Identification of specific viruses of interest by immunohistochemical staining. Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine | $45.00 | 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 |
| Necropsy – Animals Over 2000 lbs. | Post-mortem examination and dissection of a whole animal to harvest tissues and determine a cause of death. Specimen: Fresh carcass |
Bovine, Camelid, Equine, Exotic | $756.00 | Details |
| Iron Profile | Measurement of iron and total iron binding capacity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $14.00 | Details |
| Bacterial Identification (Acid Fast Stain) | Identification of acid-fast bacterial pathogens by acid fast stain / differential stain. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $10.25 | Details |
| Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Panel @ 1:12 Dilution (VN) | Detection of antibodies to the New Jersey and Indiana strains of vesicular stomatitis virus (VS NJ/IN) by virus neutralization. Performed at a 1:12 dilution. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Equine | $48.50 | Details |
| Iron – Feed or Tissue (ICP/MS) | Measurement of iron in feed or tissue samples 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:
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 | $32.25 | Details |
| Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Sedimentation) | Detection of fluke eggs in feces by fecal sedimentation. Specimen: 3-5 g feces |
All | $21.50 | Details |
| Anti-Mullerian Hormone [Referral] | Detection of anti-mullerian hormone. In canine and feline, this hormone can distinguish spayed from intact animals or detect ovarian remnant syndrome. In equine, it is useful for the diagnosis of granulosa-theca cell tumors (GCTs) in equine. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine, Equine, Feline | $65.00 | Details |
| Salmonella abortus-equi (Tube Agglutination) [Referral] | Detection of antibodies to Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Abortus-equi, a host adapted Salmonella strain that can be a cause of abortion in mares. Specimen: 2 mL serum |
Equine | $12.75 | Details |
| E. coli Toxin Typing – Companion Animal & Equine (rtPCR) | Detection of E. coli toxin and virulence genes commonly associated with pathogenic strains of E. coli: F4/K88 fimbrial adhesins, STa enterotoxin, LT enterotoxin, CNF1 and CNF2 cytotoxic necrotizing factors, Stx1and Stx2 Shiga like toxins, and eaeA intimin in E. coli isolates by real-time PCR (rtPCR). Specimen: Bacterial isolate of E. coli |
Canine, Equine, Feline | $48.50 | Details |
| Cortisol – Dexamethasone Suppression Profile – Equine (ChL) | Measurement of cortisol before and after administration of dexamethasone in horses to aid in the diagnosis of PPID. Test performed by chemiluminescence. Specimen: Two specimens (pre and post), each with 0.5 mL serum in separate tubes. |
Equine | $28.00 | 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 |
| Equine Infectious Anemia Virus (ELISA) | Detection of antibodies to equine infectious anemia (EIA) virus by ELISA. Specimen: 2 mL serum |
Equine | $8.75 | Details |
| Mycoplasma spp. – Companion Animal (Culture) | Detection of Mycoplasma species in companion animals by culture. Specimen: Fresh tissue or swabs |
Canine, Equine, Feline, Rodent | $16.25 | Details |
| Fractional Excretion | Measurement of serum and urine creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphorus by automated analyzer to determine electrolyte fractional excretion. Specimen: 0.5 mL urine and one of the following: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Equine | $27.00 | 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 | $40.50 | Details |
| Lawsonia Intracellularis (rtPCR) | Detection of Lawsonia intracellularis by reverse transcription PCR. Specimen: 1 g feces and/or fresh intestine |
Equine, Porcine | $32.25 | Details |
| Magnesium | Measurement of magnesium by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine |
All | $8.75 | Details |
| Dermatophilus sp. (Stain) | Detection of Dermatophilus congolensis, the causative agent of dermatophilus, by Giemsa stain. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Ovine, Porcine | $8.75 | Details |
