About this Test
Measurement of direct bilirubin by automated analyzer.
Specimen
0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma
Measurement of total bilirubin by automated analyzer.
Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam.
1-2 air-dried blood smear slides
Detection of bluetongue virus (BTV) and epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV) by multiplex real time PCR.
One or more of the following:
Detection of antibodies to bluetongue virus by agar gel immunodiffusion.
1 mL serum
Detection of antibodies to bluetongue virus by competitive ELISA.
Detection of bluetongue virus (BTV) by real time PCR.
Isolation of bluetongue virus (BTV) utilizing the intravenous (IV) inoculation of 10-12 day old chicken eggs.
Differentiation between common serotypes of bluetongue virus (serotypes 2, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 17) by real time PCR.
Previously extracted nucleic acid
Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.
Measurement of the percent bone marrow fat to assess the nutritional status of an individual animal. Recommended for diagnosis of malnutrition / starvation.
Femur bone is preferred. 1 g marrow is required.