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Feline Tests (223)

An accession fee of $8.00 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.

Name ↑ Description Species Price
Cortisol – Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Profile – Small Animal (ChL)

Measurement of cortisol at baseline, 4 hour post-, and 8 hour post-dexamethasone injection. Test performed by chemiluminescence.

Specimen:

0.5 mL serum

Canine, Feline $32.25 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 $37.75 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 $9.75 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 $10.75 Details
AST

Measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity by automated analyzer.

Specimen:

0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma

All $8.75 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 $8.75 Details
Bromide (UV/Vis)

Measurement of bromide ion. This test is useful for therapeutic drug monitoring on animals being treated with potassium or sodium bromide.

Specimen:

1 mL serum or plasma

Canine, Feline $43.25 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:

  • 0.50 mL EDTA whole blood or heparinized blood
  • 5 g fresh liver
  • 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (at least 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added)
  • 500 g feed
  • 5 mL water

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 $21.50 Details
Parasite ID – Common (Gross Identification)

Identification of endoparasites or ectoparasites based on morphological characteristics. 

Specimen:

Whole parasite (helminth or arthropod)

Canine, Feline $21.50 Details
Fungal Panel III

Detection of antibodies to Blastomyces, Coccidioides, Histoplasma, and Aspergillus by agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID); antibodies to Coccidioides, Histoplasma and Aspergillus by complement fixation (CF); and antigen to Cryptococcus neoformans by latex agglutination. Crytpococcus is performed at 1:2 to endpoint titer. 

Specimen:

2 mL serum

Canine, Feline $194.25 Details
Parathyroid Hormone & Ionized Calcium Profile [Referral]

Measurement of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and ionized calcium. Interpretation of results by veterinary endocrinologist automatically included.Used in diagnosis of: calcium metabolic disorders, hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism (primary or secondary), malignancy, vitamin D disorders, renal disease, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia. Also used to monitor calcitriol therapy.

Specimen:

1 mL fasting serum

Canine, Equine, Feline $56.00 Details
Drug Screen – Unknowns (LC/MS)

Detection of a variety of drugs in submitted samples. This screen is designed to detect drugs not indicated in other TVMDL Drug Screens.  This test does not include detection of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), salicylic acid, or salicylates. For these drugs, please also request Drug Screen – NSAIDs (1029).

Specimen:

One or more of the following: 

  • 5 mL serum
  • 10 mL urine
  • 10 g liver or stomach content, medication, livestock feed, pet food

Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Non Animal, Ovine, Porcine $110.00 Details
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (rtPCR)

Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), by real-time PCR. 

Specimen:

One or more of the following: nasal swab, oropharyngeal swab, rectal swab.

Canine, Exotic, Feline $48.50 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: 

  • 1 mL EDTA whole blood
  • 5 g fresh liver
  • 50 mg fresh liver biopsy (approx. 3 Tru-Cut samples)

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 $32.25 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 $20.50 Details
Dirofilaria immitis Antigen (ELISA)

Detection of antigen from adult Dirofilaria immitis, the causative agent of heartworm disease, by ELISA.

Specimen:

1 mL serum or plasma

Canine, Feline $16.25 Details
Antibiotic Susceptibility – Companion Animal (Kirby-Bauer)

Determination of the antibiotic susceptibility of pure isolates from companion animals by disk diffusion.

Specimen:

Pure bacterial isolate

Amphibian, Avian, Camelid, Canine, Exotic, Feline, Rodent $23.75 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 $75.50 Details
Bile Acid

Measurement of bile acid concentration by automated analyzer. References are available for 2-hours post-prandial blood samples or fasted blood samples.

Specimen:

0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, or EDTA plasma

Canine, Equine, Feline $15.00 Details
Triglycerides

Measurement of triglycerides by automated analyzer.

Specimen:

One of the following: 

  • 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma from a fasted sample
  • 0.5 mL body fluid

Bovine, Canine, Equine, Feline $8.75 Details
Drug Screen – Corticosteroids (LC/MS)

Detection of corticosteroids by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include betamethasone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, and triamcinolone acetonide.

Specimen:

5 mL serum or 10 mL urine

Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine $86.25 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 $10.75 sample preparation fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens.

Specimen:

One or more of the following*: 

  • both 0.5 mL EDTA whole blood and 1 mL serum (both sample types are required)
  • 5 g fresh liver
  • 0 mg fresh liver biopsy (approx. 3 Tru-Cut samples, no fluid added)
  • 500 g feed

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 $37.75 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 $9.75 Details
Toxoplasma gondii IgG & IgM Panel (IFA)

Detection of both IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of toxoplasmosis, by indirect fluorescent antibody test. Performed at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions.

Specimen:

1 mL serum

Canine, Feline $46.50 Details
Parathyroid Hormone Related Protein [Referral]

Measurement of parathyroid hormone related protein (PTHrp) to aid in the diagnosis of hypercalcemia due to malignancy. Note that a negative PTHrP result does not rule out malignancy as a cause of hypercalcemia. Interpretation of results by a veterinary endocrinologist is included.

Specimen:

0.5 mL EDTA plasma

Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine $61.00 Details
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