Exotic Tests (117)
An accession fee of $7.00 is applied to each accession/case, not each specimen. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacterial Identification (Gram Stain) | Classification of bacterial organism based on Gram stain characteristic. Specimen: One of the following: fresh tissue, aspirate, exudate, impression smears. |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| Urine Crystal Identification | Microscopic identification of urinary crystals. Specimen: 3 mL urine |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Rodent | $8.00 | Details |
| Reticulocyte Count | Automated count of reticulocytes to aid in classification of anemias as regenerative or non-regenerative. Manual counts performed, if indicated. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $10.00 | Details |
| Bilirubin – Total | Measurement of total bilirubin by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| Bacillus anthracis (Culture) | Detection of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, by culture. Specimen: One or more of the following: blood, swab of bloody fluid from orifices, spleen. |
All | $25.00 | Details |
| Albumin | Measurement of albumin concentration by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| Fructosamine | Measurement of fructosamine levels. This test is useful in monitoring glucose in diabetic animals. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $38.00 | Details |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase | Measurement of lactate deyhrodenase (LDH) by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| Magnesium | Measurement of magnesium by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| ALKP | Measurement of alkaline phosphatase (ALKP) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| Parvovirus (rtPCR) | Detection of parvovirus in canine or feline samples by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following: 1 g feces, 1 mL intestinal content, 1-2 g fresh intestine. |
Canine, Exotic, Feline | $30.00 | 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: 2 cups to 1 quart of GI content, 20 mL water, 500 g feed, 2-4 flakes hay, 10 g bait material. |
All | $70.00 | 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 | $40.00 | 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 | $100.00 | Details |
| CK | Measurement of creatine kinase by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $8.00 | Details |
| Baermann Test | Detection of lungworm larvae by the Baermann method. Specimen: 5 g feces |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $20.00 | Details |
| Fibrinogen | Measurement of fibrinogen concentration by heat precipitation. Specimen: 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood |
Bovine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Ovine, Porcine | $7.00 | 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 | $8.00 | 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). Interpretation of results by a veterinary endocrinologist is included. Specimen: 0.5 mL fasting serum |
All | $49.00 | Details |
| Cryptosporidium sp. (rtPCR) | Detection of Cryptosporidium sp. by real time PCR. Specimen: One or more of the following: 1 g feces, 1 mL intestinal content, 1-2 g fresh intestine. |
Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile | $30.00 | 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 | $18.00 | Details |
| Cholesterol | Measurement of total cholesterol by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| Iron Profile | Measurement of iron and total iron binding capacity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
All | $12.00 | Details |
| GGT | Measurement of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
| AST | Measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity by automated analyzer. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma |
All | $7.00 | Details |
