Measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, and PLT by automated analyzer. Measurement of fibrinogen concentration by heat precipitation. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites.
Measurement of total protein, albumin, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, BUN, creatinine, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, ALKP, CK, AST, GGT, GLDH, A/G ratio, globulin, sodium, potassium, and chloride by automated analyzer.
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.