Cervid
Cervid Tests (160)
An accession fee of $8.50 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.
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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 | $24.25 | Details |
von Willebrand Factor Concentration – Large Animal/Exotics (ELISA) [Referral] | Measurement of von Willebrand factor antigen in large animal and exotic species. Specimen: 1 mL separated citrate plasma or EDTA plasma |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Ovine, Porcine | $58.00 | Details |
Vitamin E – Tissue [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin E in liver samples. Specimen: 5 g liver |
All | $49.00 | Details |
Vitamin E – Serum or CSF [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin E in serum or cerebrospinal fluid samples. Specimen: One of the following:
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All | $40.00 | Details |
Vitamin A – Tissue [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin A in liver samples. Specimen: 5 g liver |
All | $49.00 | Details |
Vitamin A – Serum [Referral] | Measurement of Vitamin A in serum samples. Specimen: 1.2 mL serum or plasma |
All | $40.00 | Details |
Virus Isolation (Cell Culture) | Isolation and identification of various viruses using cell culture methods. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $46.00 | Details |
Urolith Composition (FTIR) | Determination of the chemical composition of uroliths by fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Specimen: Clean, dry uroliths |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $31.75 | Details |
Urine Protein Creatinine Ratio | Measurement of urine microprotein and creatinine by automated analyzer. Includes calculation of urine protein creatinine ratio (UPC). Specimen: 1 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $13.50 | Details |
Urine Crystal Identification | Microscopic identification of urinary crystals. Specimen: 3 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $9.25 | Details |
Urinalysis | Gross examination, specific gravity, biochemical analysis with confirmatory testing, and microscopic analysis of urine sample to complete a full urinalysis. Specimen: 3 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $20.50 | Details |
Tuberculosis Screen | Visual examination of fresh or fixed retropharyngeal lymph node or head to identify suspect lesions. Special stains/culture are performed as deemed appropriate based on gross examination. Specimen: Fresh or fixed retropharyngeal lymph nodes, or head |
Cervid, Exotic | $45.25 | Details |
Trace Mineral Panel (ICP/MS) | Measurement of trace minerals by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. Targets include copper, cobalt, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. Specimen: One or more of the following*:
For birds, 0.6 mL EDTA or heparinized whole blood is adequate. *Serum selenium provides current day levels, while whole blood selenium indicates selenium status over a longer period of time. TVMDL can interpret both serum and whole blood selenium concentrations for cattle, horses, sheep, birds or white-tailed deer. For goats, TVMDL has reference values for serum or plasma only. 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 | $36.75 | Details |
Toxoplasma gondii IgG (ELISA) | Detection of IgG antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of toxoplasmosis, by ELISA.Toxoplasma gondii IgG (ELISA) is the default test for all Toxoplasma gondii testing. Should the ELISA yield a positive result, an IFA will be performed at no additional cost to the client 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $22.50 | Details |
Toxin Quantitation (GC/MS) | Follow up test for TVMDL’s toxin screens to provide quantitation for carbamates, cantharidin, ethylene glycol, glycolic acid, or metaldehyde. Measurement is performed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $136.00 | 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:
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All | $79.25 | Details |
Toxicology Evaluation (Digital) | Learn more about TVMDL’s Digital Toxicology Service then submit your specimens using the submission form for digital toxicology evaluation. Specimen: Plant, GI content, vomitus, water, or source material |
All | $17.00 | 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 | $11.25 | 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 | $9.25 | Details |
Thallium (ICP/MS) | Measurement of thallium 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, 0.30 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 | $24.25 | Details |
Special Stain – Client Request | Special slide stain as requested by the client. Specimen: fresh or fixed tissue |
All | $14.25 | Details |
Septicemia (Culture) | Identification of bacterial pathogens that cause septicemia by culture. Specimen: Blood inoculated into blood culture media. |
All | $28.25 | Details |
Selenium (ICP/MS) | Measurement of selenium 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, 0.6 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 | $24.25 | Details |
Salmonella spp. (Culture) | Detection of Salmonella spp. by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $17.00 | Details |
Salmonella genus (rtPCR) | Detection of the Salmonella genus by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following: 1 g feces, fecal swabs, 1 g fresh intestine, bacterial cultures. |
Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Porcine | $34.75 | Details |
Rabies Virus (FA) [Referral] | Detection of antigen to rabies virus by fluorescent antibody test. This test is performed at the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas. Submissions may incur additional processing charges to remove the head and/or brain. See TVMDL’s Fee Schedule for details. Specimen: Fresh brain (all animals) or entire head (small animals only). |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $20.00 | 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 | $21.50 | Details |
Pregnancy Specific Binding Protein – Wildlife (ELISA) [Referral] | Measurement of pregnancy specific binding protein (PSBP) by ELISA. Results aid in confirmation of pregnancy in ruminants. PSBP is produced after 40 days of gestation in cervids. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Cervid | $25.00 | Details |
Platelet Count | Automated count of platelets; confirmed with manual count where indicated. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $10.25 | Details |
Phosphorus | Measurement of phosphorous in ocular fluid, serum, or urine by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine |
All | $9.25 | Details |
pH (pH Electrode) | Measurement of pH levels in rumen. Specimen: 500 g rumen content |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $22.50 | Details |
Petroleum (GC/MS) | Detection of petroleum hydrocarbons by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Non Animal, Ovine | $28.25 | Details |
Pesticide Screen (GC/MS) | Detection and identification of a variety of chemicals including organophosphates, organochlorines, carbamates, industrial pollutants, polycyclic aromatics, aliphatic hydrocarbons, miscellaneous pesticides, some natural products and some drugs using gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Samples are screened using multiple instrument libraries containing mass spectra for thousands of compounds. Positive identification of a suspect sample is made by […] Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine | $175.50 | Details |
Pentobarbital (LC/MS) | Detection of pentobarbital in submitted samples. Specimen: 10 g liver or stomach content, medication, livestock feed, pet food. |
All | $101.75 | Details |
Parasite ID – Uncommon (Gross Identification) [Referral] | Identification of uncommon, rare, or unusual endoparasites or ectoparasites based on morphological characteristics. Specimen: Individual or multiple parasites. Presence of two or more different parasites may reflect on charges. |
All | $33.00 | Details |
Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Sedimentation) | Detection of fluke eggs in feces by fecal sedimentation. Specimen: 3-5 g feces |
All | $22.50 | Details |
Parasite & Ova Identification (Fecal Flotation) | Identification of parasite eggs, cysts, and oocysts by fecal flotation with centrifugation. Specimen: 3-5 g feces |
All | $17.75 | Details |
Parasite & Ova Count (McMasters) | Quantitative fecal egg count ideal for equids, small ruminants, camelids, cervids, ovine, and young bovids. Specimen: 3-5 g feces |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Ovine | $17.75 | 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 | $160.80 | Details |
Packed Cell Volume | Measurement of packed cell volume (PCV). Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood or lithium heparin whole blood |
All | $7.25 | Details |
Nitrates – Fluids (Colorimetric) | Measurement of nitrates and nitrites in fluids by colorimetric analysis. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $13.50 | Details |
Neospora caninum (rtPCR) | Detection of Neospora caninum by real time PCR. Specimen: 1 g fresh tissue (placenta, brain, liver, lung, heart) |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Feline, Ovine | $34.75 | Details |
Necropsy – Deer & Exotic Ruminants 26 lbs. and Over | Post-mortem examination and dissection of a whole animal to harvest tissues and determine a cause of death. Specimen: Fresh carcass |
Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine | $283.50 | Details |
Necropsy – Deer & Exotic Ruminants 25 lbs. and Under | Post-mortem examination and dissection of a whole animal to harvest tissues and determine a cause of death. Specimen: Fresh carcass |
Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine | $198.50 | Details |
Necropsy – Aborted Fetus or Fertile Egg | Post-mortem examination and dissection of a whole fetus or egg to harvest tissues and determine a cause of death. Specimen: Fresh aborted fetus |
All | $96.00 | Details |
Mycoplasma spp. (PCR) | Detection of Mycoplasma species by PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $42.00 | Details |
Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (AGID) | Detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the causative agent of Johne’s disease, by agar gel immunodiffusion. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid | $17.00 | Details |
Molybdenum (ICP/MS) | Measurement of molybdenum 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 | $24.25 | Details |
Microprotein | Measurement of protein concentration in cerebrospinal fluid or urine. Specimen: 0.5 mL urine or cerebrospinal fluid |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $15.75 | Details |
Methicillin-Resistant Staph Confirmation (Culture) | Determination of methicillin-resistance on Staphylococcus isolates. Specimen: Pure Staphylococcus species isolate |
All | $24.25 | Details |
Metal & Mineral Panel (ICP/MS) | Measurement of metals and minerals by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. Targets include manganese, cobalt, copper, iron, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and thallium.A $11.25 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. Specimen: One or more of the following*:
For birds, 0.6 mL EDTA or heparinized whole blood is adequate. *Serum selenium provides current day levels, while whole blood selenium indicates selenium status over a longer period of time. TVMDL can interpret both serum and whole blood selenium concentrations for cattle, horses, sheep, birds or white-tailed deer. For goats, TVMDL has reference values for serum or plasma only. 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 | $42.00 | Details |
Manganese (ICP/MS) | Measurement of manganese 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, 0.30 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 | $24.25 | Details |
Malignant Catarrhal Fever (rtPCR) | Detection of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) by real-time PCR. This test can distinguish between the ovine, ibex, white tail deer, caprine and alcelaphine herpesvirus-1 strains of MCF. Specimen: 1 g fresh tissue (lymph node, liver, spleen, kidney, lung) and/or 1-2 mL EDTA whole blood. |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine | $34.75 | Details |
Magnesium | Measurement of magnesium by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Lipase [Referral] | Measurement of lipase; most commonly performed to diagnose pancreatitis. Specimen: 1 mL separated serum or heparinized plasma; body fluid |
All | $33.00 | Details |
Leptospira Panel – 8 Serovars (MAT) | Detection of antibodies to 8 serovars of leptospira by quantitative microscopic agglutination test. Targets include pomona, ictero., canicola, grippo., hardjo, bratislava, autumnalis, and sejroe. Individual serovars are also available at $6.50 per serovar. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
All | $40.75 | Details |
Leptospira Panel – 7 Serovars (MAT) | Detection of antibodies to 7 serovars of leptospira by quantitative microscopic agglutination test. Targets include pomona, ictero., canicola, grippo., hardjo, bratislava, and autumnalis. Individual serovars are also available at $6.50 per serovar. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
All | $36.25 | Details |
Leptospira Panel – 6 Serovars (MAT) | Detection of antibodies to 6 serovars of leptospira by quantitative microscopic agglutination test. Targets include pomona, ictero., canicola, grippo., hardjo, and bratislava. Individual serovars are also available at $6.50 per serovar. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
All | $30.50 | Details |
Leptospira Panel – 5 Serovars @ 1:400 Dilution (MAT) | Detection of antibodies to 5 serovars of leptospira by quantitative microscopic agglutination test. Targets include pomona, ictero., canicola, grippo., and hardjo. Beginning screen is 1:400. Individual serovars are also available at $7.50 per serovar. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
All | $25.00 | Details |
Leptospira Panel – 5 Serovars (MAT) | Detection of antibodies to 5 serovars of leptospira by quantitative microscopic agglutination test. Targets include pomona, ictero., canicola, grippo., and hardjo. Individual serovars are also available at $6.50 per serovar. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
All | $25.00 | Details |
Lead (ICP/MS) | Measurement of lead 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, 0.30 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 preferred. 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 | $24.25 | Details |
Isolate Identification (Culture) | Culture beyond standard methods when necessary to obtain a microbial identification for fungal or bacterial isolates. Specimen: Pure isolate |
All | $14.75 | Details |
Iron Profile | Measurement of iron and total iron binding capacity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $15.00 | Details |
Iron – Serum or Plasma | Measurement of iron in serum by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $10.00 | Details |
Iron – Feed or Tissue (ICP/MS) | Measurement of iron in feed or tissue samples by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. A $11.25 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 | $33.75 | Details |
Ionophores (LC/MS) | Detection and quantitation of a variety of ionophore compounds by liquid chromatography / mass spectrometry. Targets include monensin, salinomycin, narasin and lasalocid.For feeds and feed additives, target compound and expected value are required before testing can begin. Specimen: 500 g feed or GI content |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine | $141.75 | Details |
Ionized Calcium [Referral] | Measurement of ionized calcium, the biologically active form. Specimen: 0.5 mL fasting serum |
Amphibian, Aquatic, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile | $21.00 | Details |
Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 [Referral] | Measurement of insulin like growth factor 1 hormone (IGF-1). Results are useful in the diagnosis of acromegaly (growth hormone excess) or dwarfism (growth hormone deficiency). Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $77.00 | Details |
Insulin & Glucose – Fasting 12 Hour [Referral] | Measurement of insulin and glucose from a fasting sample. This test is used for a diagnosis of insulinoma in dogs, cats, and ferrets and an indicator of metabolic syndrome in horses. Also used to document insulin resistance, especially in horses suspected of pituitary adenoma. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $34.00 | Details |
Histopathology Slide Review | Review of previously read histopathology slides. Specimen: Paraffin embedded blocks or H&E slides previously prepared at TVMDL. |
All | $51.00 | Details |
Histopathology – Postmortem 9 – 15 Tissues | Histologic evaluation of postmortem tissues. Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
All | $90.75 | Details |
Histopathology – Postmortem 8 or Fewer Tissues | Histologic evaluation of postmortem tissues. The price listed ($73.50) is for up to 8 tissues; 9-15 tissues is $90.75; greater that 15 tissues is $105.00. Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
All | $73.50 | Details |
Histopathology – Postmortem 16 or More Tissues | Histologic evaluation of postmortem tissues. Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
All | $105.00 | Details |
Histopathology – Biopsy | Histologic evaluation of antemortem, formalin fixed tissue. Specimen: Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
All | $68.00 | Details |
Herbicide (GC/MS) | Detection of a variety of herbicides by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine | $175.50 | Details |
Hemoparasite Examination (Wright-Giemsa Stain) | Microscopic examination of Wright’s Giemsa stained blood smear for infectious agents only. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood or air-dried slide |
All | $11.25 | Details |
Heavy Metal Panel – Mammalian (ICP/MS) | Measurement of heavy metals by inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry. Targets for mammalian species include lead, arsenic, cadmium, and thallium. If zinc testing is desired, please see Metal & Mineral Panel. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue specimens. Specimen: One or more of the following:
Blood samples are tested on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 5 days. Tissue samples are tested on Mondays and Thursdays with a turnaround time of 7 days. |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $33.75 | 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 | $28.25 | Details |
Glyphosate (GC/MS) | Detection of glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA) by gas chromatography – mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine | $113.50 | Details |
Glucose | Measurement of glucose by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, urine, or body fluid |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $9.25 | Details |
GGT | Measurement of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Fungal Identification (Culture) | Identification of a wide variety of fungal pathogens by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $24.25 | Details |
Fibrinogen | Measurement of fibrinogen concentration by heat precipitation. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Ovine, Porcine | $7.75 | Details |
Fecal Occult Blood (Guaiac) | Detection of fecal occult blood by the stool Guaiac test. Specimen: 1 g feces |
All | $7.75 | Details |
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 6 (VN) | Detection of antibodies to epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 6 (EHD-6) by virus neutralization. Specimen: 0.25 mL serum |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid | $17.00 | Details |
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (VN) | Detection of antibodies to epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (EHD-2) by virus neutralization. Specimen: 0.25 mL serum |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid | $17.00 | Details |
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 1 (VN) | Detection of antibodies to epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus type 1 (EHD-1) by virus neutralization. Specimen: 0.25 mL serum |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid | $17.00 | Details |
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Subtyping (rtPCR) | Differentiation between common serotypes of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (serotypes 1, 2, and 6) by real time PCR. Specimen: Previously extracted nucleic acid |
Bovine, Camelid, Cervid | $49.00 | Details |
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Isolation (Cell Culture) | Isolation and identification of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHD) using cell culture methods. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Caprine, Cervid | $39.75 | Details |
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (rtPCR) | Detection of epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Cervid | $34.75 | Details |
Electron Microscopy | General evaluation of samples for virus particles using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $60.00 | Details |
Electrolyte Profile | Measurement of sodium, potassium, and chloride by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine. |
All | $10.25 | Details |
Electrolyte & Macromineral Profile | Measurement of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride in ruminants by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $11.25 | Details |
E. coli Toxin Typing – Ruminant (rtPCR) | Detection of E. coli toxin and virulence genes commonly associated with pathogenic strains of E. coli: F5/K99 fimbrial adhesins, STa enterotoxin, cs31a adhesins, 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. |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $51.00 | Details |
Drug Screen – NSAIDs (LC/MS) | Detection of NSAIDs by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. NSAID targets: acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, carprofen, celcoxib, deracoxib, diclofenac, diflunisal, eltenac, ethacrynic acid, etodolac, fenbufen, fenoprofen, firocoxib, flufenamic acid, flunixin, flurbiprofen, ibuprofen, indomethacin, indoprofen, ketoprofen, ketorolac, meclofenamic acid, mefanamic acid, meloxicam, nabumetone, naproxen, oxyphenbutazone, phenylbutazone, piroxicam, salicylic acid, tenoxicam, tolfenamic acid, and tolmetin. Quantitation of a positive sample […] Specimen: 5 mL serum |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $90.50 | Details |
Drug Quantitation (LC/MS) | Measurement of drugs in samples that have been determined to be positive by other TVMDL tests. Measurement performed by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS). Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $80.75 | 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 | $9.25 | 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 |
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 | $43.00 | Details |
Cytology – Aspirate/Smear | Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Specimen: Air-dried slide |
All | $43.00 | 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 | $53.00 | Details |
Cyanide (Colorimetric) | Detection of cyanide by colorimetric analysis. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Non Animal, Ovine | $17.00 | Details |
Cryptosporidium sp. (rtPCR) | Detection of Cryptosporidium sp. by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile | $34.75 | Details |
Cryptosporidium (Acid Fast Stain) | Detection of cryptosporidium oocysts by acid fast stain. Specimen: Feces or air-dried fecal smear |
All | $20.50 | Details |
Creatinine | Measurement of creatinine by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, urine, or body fluid |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $9.25 | Details |
Coxiella burnetii (IFA) | Detection of antibodies to Coxiella burnetii Phases I and II, the causative agent of Q fever, in serum via indirect fluorescent antibody; tested at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $20.50 | Details |
Coxiella burnetii (ELISA) | Detection of antibodies to Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever, by ELISA. Specimen: 1 mL serum or plasma |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $14.75 | Details |
Coproculture [Referral] | Identification of stage 3 larvae by genus. Specimen: 5-10 g feces |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Ovine | $65.00 | Details |
Copper (ICP/MS) | Measurement of copper 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. For ruminants and camelids, 5 g fresh kidney is required. 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 | $24.25 | 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 | $22.50 | Details |
Clostridium spp. (FA) | Detection of 5 histotoxic clostridial species by the fluorescent antibody method. Targets include chauvoei, novyi/hemolyticum, sordellii, and septicum. Specimen: Fresh or fixed tissue |
Bovine, Cervid | $18.00 | Details |
Clostridium perfringens Toxin Typing (rtPCR) | Typing of Clostridium perfringens isolates (A, B, C, D, or E) by identifying toxin genes (alpha, cpa; beta, cpb, epsilon, etx; iota, ia) as well as genes for beta 2 toxin (cpb2) and enterotoxin (cpe) by real time PCR. Specimen: Bacterial isolate |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $49.00 | Details |
Clostridium difficile Toxin A & B (ELISA) | Detection of Clostridium difficile toxins A and B by ELISA. Specimen: 2 g feces |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $39.75 | Details |
CK | Measurement of creatine kinase by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Chronic Wasting Disease (IHC) | Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease, in either antemortem samples (biopsies of retropharyngeal lymph node, tonsil, or rectal wall), or postmortem samples (retropharyngeal lymph node or obex) by immunohistochemical staining. Specimen: Antemortem: biopsy of the retropharyngeal lymph node, tonsils, or rectal wall in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF). Postmortem: one of the following: retropharyngeal lymph node, obex, or entire brain in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF). Entire head also accepted. |
Cervid | $51.00 | Details |
Chronic Wasting Disease – 2 Tissues (ELISA) | Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for both the retropharyngeal lymph node AND obex. Specimen: Fresh or frozen retropharyngeal lymph node and/or obex |
Cervid | $33.75 | Details |
Chronic Wasting Disease – 1 Tissue (ELISA) | Detection of abnormal prion protein, the suspected causative agent of chronic wasting disease (CWD), by ELISA. This test is for one sample type, either the retropharyngeal lymph nodes OR obex. Specimen: Fresh or frozen retropharyngeal lymph node and/or obex |
Cervid | $28.25 | Details |
Cholesterol | Measurement of total cholesterol by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Chloride (Colorimetric) | Measurement of chloride by colorimetric analysis. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Non Animal, Ovine | $18.00 | Details |
Chemistry Profile – Ruminant | Measurement of total protein, albumin, AG ratio, globulin, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, BUN, creatinine, total bilirubin, CK, AST, GGT, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and GLDH by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine | $17.25 | Details |
CBC – Livestock | 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. Specimen: 1 mL EDTA whole blood and 1-2 air dried slides. |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Porcine | $17.00 | Details |
Cantharidin (LC/MS) | Detection of cantharidin, the toxic chemical produced by blister beetles, by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. A $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to feed samples. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Ovine, Porcine | $56.75 | Details |
Calcium | Measurement of calcium by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $9.25 | 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 | $24.25 | Details |
Cache Valley Virus (VN) | Detection of antibodies to Cache Valley virus by virus neutralization. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $17.00 | Details |
BUN | Measurement of blood urea nitrogen by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, urine, or body fluid |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $9.25 | Details |
Buffy Coat Examination | Detection of infectious agents (i.e. Hepatozoon spp., bacteria, spirochetes) and neoplastic cells (i.e. mast cells) by microscopic evaluation of the buffy coat. Specimen: 1 mL EDTA whole blood |
All | $17.00 | Details |
Brucella spp. (Culture) | Detection of Brucella spp. by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Ovine, Porcine | $13.50 | Details |
Brucella abortus / suis (Card Agglutination) | Detection of antibodies to Brucella abortus and Brucella suis, the causative agents of brucellosis, by card agglutination. Specimen: 1 mL serum or plasma |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Ovine, Porcine | $3.50 | 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 | $113.50 | Details |
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 | $130.00 | Details |
Bluetongue Virus Subtyping (rtPCR) | Differentiation between common serotypes of bluetongue virus (serotypes 2, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 17) by real time PCR. Specimen: Previously extracted nucleic acid |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $49.00 | Details |
Bluetongue Virus Isolation (Egg Inoculation) | Isolation of bluetongue virus (BTV) utilizing the intravenous (IV) inoculation of 10-12 day old chicken eggs. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Caprine, Cervid | $56.75 | Details |
Bluetongue Virus (rtPCR) | Detection of bluetongue virus (BTV) by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $34.75 | Details |
Bluetongue Virus (cELISA) | Detection of antibodies to bluetongue virus by competitive ELISA. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $10.25 | Details |
Bluetongue Virus (AGID) | Detection of antibodies to bluetongue virus by agar gel immunodiffusion. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $11.25 | Details |
Bluetongue & Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Panel (rtPCR) | Detection of bluetongue virus (BTV) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) by multiplex real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine | $60.00 | Details |
Blood Smear Examination – Mammalian | Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam. Specimen: 1-2 air-dried blood smear slides |
Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $24.00 | Details |
Bilirubin – Total | Measurement of total bilirubin by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Bilirubin – Direct | Measurement of direct bilirubin by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Baermann Test | Detection of lungworm larvae by the Baermann method. Specimen: 5 g feces |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $22.50 | Details |
Bacterial Identification (Gram Stain) | Classification of bacterial organism based on Gram stain characteristic. Specimen: One of the following:
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All | $7.75 | 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 | $17.00 | 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 | $10.75 | Details |
Bacterial Identification – Livestock (Aerobic & Anaerobic Culture) | Identification of a wide variety of bacterial pathogens in livestock species by aerobic and anaerobic culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Porcine | $21.50 | Details |
Bacillus anthracis (Culture) | Detection of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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All | $45.50 | 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 |
Avermectins (LC/MS) | Measurement of avermectins, including abamectin, doramectin, eprinomectin, ivermectin, moxidectin and selamectin, by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Cervid, Equine, Feline | $113.50 | Details |
AST | Measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | 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 | $24.00 | Details |
Arsenic – Inorganic (Reinsch) | Detection of arsenic salts by the qualitative Reinsch test. Targets include calcium arsenate, lead arsenate, and lead arsenate. Specimen: One of the following:
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Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $31.50 | Details |
Antimicrobial Susceptibility – Food Animal (MIC) | Determination of the antimicrobial susceptibility of pure isolates from food animals by minimum inhibitory concentration. Specimen: Pure bacterial isolate |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Porcine | $21.00 | Details |
Antifungal Susceptibility [Referral] | Determination of the antifungal susceptibility of pure isolates. Specimen: Pure fungal isolate |
All | $70.00 | Details |
Anticoagulant Rodenticides (LC/MS) | Measurement of anticoagulant rodenticides by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include warfarin, bromadiolone, brodifacoum, diphacinone, chlorophacinone, coumatetralyl, difenacoum, difethialone, coumachlor, and dicoumarol. Specimen: One or more of the following:
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Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $175.50 | Details |
Antibiotic Susceptibility – Food Animal (Kirby-Bauer) | Determination of the antibiotic susceptibility of pure isolates from food animals by disk diffusion. Specimen: Pure bacterial isolate |
Bovine, Camelid, Caprine, Cervid, Ovine, Porcine | $21.00 | 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 | $9.25 | Details |
ALKP | Measurement of alkaline phosphatase (ALKP) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Albumin | Measurement of albumin concentration by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $9.25 | Details |
Abomasal Worm Count [Referral] | Quantitative and concentration technique to detect and determine worm burdens in the abomasum and intestines of livestock and other ungulates. Specimen: Submit the entire abomasum (compartment four) and contents. Submissions of partial organs or only contents will result in inaccurate counts. |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Exotic, Ovine | $71.00 | Details |
25-Hydroxyvitamin D [Referral] | Identification of vitamin D toxicity or deficiency. This assay will detect metabolites of cholecalciferol (rat poisons, vitamin D supplements); it will not detect toxicity due to calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or calcipotriene (Dovonex – anti-psoriasis cream). Specimen: 0.5 mL fasting serum |
All | $59.00 | Details |