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Tracing of albumin and globulin fractions by gel electrophoresis. Includes alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2, and gamma protein concentrations and pathologist interpretation, when indicated.
Detection of antigen to rabies virus by fluorescent antibody test. This test is performed at the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas. Submissions may incur additional processing charges to remove the head and/or brain. See TVMDL’s Fee Schedule for details.
Specimen
Fresh brain (all animals) or entire head (small animals only).
Detection of seven pathogens commonly attributed to equine respiratory disease; includes Streptococcus equi subsp. equi, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus, equine herpesvirus 1, equine herpesvirus 4, Influenza A virus, equine rhinitis virus A, and equine rhinitis virus B, all by real time PCR.
Detection of nine pathogens commonly attributed to equine respiratory disease; includes Streptococcus equi subsp. equi, Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus, equine herpesvirus 1, equine herpesvirus 2, equine herpesvirus 4, equine herpesvirus 5, influenza A virus, equine rhinitis virus A, and equine rhinitis virus B, all by real time PCR.
Detection of Rickettsiales species, including Ehrlichia canis, E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii, Rickettsia rickettsii, and Anaplasma phagocytophilum, all by real time PCR.
Detection of antibodies to Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Abortus-equi, a host adapted Salmonella strain that can be a cause of abortion in mares.