Measurement of c-reactive protein (CRP) in dogs. This test is useful to confirm the presence of underlying inflammation (particularly in the absence of other clinical or laboratory indicators of inflammation) and to monitor response to therapy.
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:
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
5 g fresh liver
50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added)
0.5 mL heparinized whole blood
500 g feed
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 7 days. Tissue and feed samples are tested on Mondays and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 10 days.
Detection of antibodies to Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffi, Bartonella henselae, and Bartonella koehlerae by indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFA).
Detection of neutralizing antibodies to canine distemper virus (CDV) due to vaccination or natural exposure and canine parvovirus (CPV) by hemagglutination inhibition.