Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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CBC – Equine

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.

NameCBC – Equine
Code1132
SectionClinical Pathology
Species
Specimen

1 mL EDTA whole blood and 1-2 air dried slides.

Sampling Requirements

Peripheral blood smear should be prepared at the time of collection.

Collection Container

EDTA tube (purple top) and slide container.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs. Protect samples from direct contact with cold packs.

Special Instructions

Lithium heparin is not a preferred sample type but may be utilized, if needed.

Price$23.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1 day