Equine
Equine Tests (231)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10.75 | 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 | $37.75 | 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 | $8.75 | Details |
| Cryptosporidium (Acid Fast Stain) | Detection of cryptosporidium oocysts by acid fast stain. Specimen: Feces or air-dried fecal smear |
All | $19.50 | Details |
| Taylorella equigenitalis & asinigenitalis (Culture) | Detection of Taylorella equigenitalis and Taylorella asinigenitalis, the causative agents of contagious equine metritis (CEM), by culture. See Special Instructions below to meet USDA requirements. Specimen: Swabs |
Equine | $16.25 | 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*:
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 |
| Thyroid Panel – Equine | Panel of tests including T3 and T4. Together these results can be used to rule out hypothyroidism in equine. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Equine | $26.00 | 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 | $27.00 | Details |
| Streptococcus equi (ELISA) [Referral] | Detection of antibodies to Streptococcus equi, the causative agent of strangles, by ELISA. Specimen: 2 mL serum |
Equine | $81.00 | Details |
| Luteinizing Hormone (RIA) [Referral] | Detection of luteinizing hormone (LH) to obtain information about reproductive function. LH measurement can aid in the determination of neuter/spay status, likelihood of ovulation, or aid in the diagnosis of reproductive disorders. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Canine, Equine, Feline | $51.00 | 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 | $108.00 | Details |
| Cortisol (ChL) | Measurement of cortisol by chemiluminescence. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Canine, Equine, Feline | $27.00 | Details |
| Theileria equi & Babesia caballi Panel (ELISA) | Detection of antibodies to Theileria equi and Babesia caballi, the causative agents of equine piroplasmosis, by competitive ELISA. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Equine | $39.00 | Details |
| Cryptococcus neoformans Antigen (Latex Agglutination) | Detection of Cryptococcus neoformans antigen by latex agglutination. Performed at 1:2 to endpoint using 2-fold dilutions, if needed. Specimen: 1 mL serum or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $32.25 | 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 | $75.50 | Details |
| ALKP | Measurement of alkaline phosphatase (ALKP) 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 |
| Phenobarbital | Measurement of phenobarbital by automated analyzer. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $32.25 | 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 | $48.50 | 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 | $21.50 | 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 | $27.00 | 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). Interpretation of results by a veterinary endocrinologist is included. Specimen: 0.5 mL serum |
Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Feline, Ovine, Porcine | $73.00 | Details |
| Taylorella equigenitalis (CF) [Referral] | Detection of antibodies to Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of contagious equine metritis (CEM), by complement fixation. Specimen: 2 mL serum |
Equine | $23.00 | Details |
| Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin (RIA) [Referral] | Detection of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) to determine pregnancy. This test is only available for domestic horses; the referral lab will not perform the test for samples from zebra or donkeys. Specimen: 1 mL serum |
Equine | $32.00 | 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 | $27.00 | Details |
