Blood Smear Examination – Non-Mammalian
| Description | Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam. | ||||||
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| Code | 1128 | ||||||
| Section | Clinical Pathology | ||||||
| Species | Amphibian, Avian, Exotic | ||||||
| Specimen | 1-2 air-dried slides | ||||||
| Sampling Requirements | Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection. | ||||||
| Collection Container | Slide container | ||||||
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Protect slides from formalin, moisture, and extreme temperatures. | ||||||
| Special Instructions | Blood Smear Examination is meant for exotic animals and pocket pets with small blood volumes. This test is not meant to replace a complete blood count (CBC). A CBC can be performed at a lower cost than a Blood Smear Examination, and includes both microscopic evaluation and full instrument data. If a CBC was performed in-house and there is no or minimal EDTA blood left, include a copy of the instrument data to improve results from this test. | ||||||
| Price | $20.00 | ||||||
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