Due to inclement weather, TVMDL’s Canyon laboratory will closed Friday, January 10. Normal operations are expected to resume Monday, January 13. For general questions regarding testing and sample submission, Canyon clients may call the College Station laboratory at 979.845.3414.
Detection of infectious agents (i.e. Hepatozoon spp., bacteria, spirochetes) and neoplastic cells (i.e. mast cells) by microscopic evaluation of the buffy coat.
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.
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.
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.