Use the Find a Test page to browse and search for available tests.

Metabolic Profile – Transitional Herd

Description

Biochemistry profile for groups of 10-15 clinically normal transitional heifers or cows. Profile include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, albumin, BUN, glucose, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, chloride, non-esterified fatty acids, NEFA:cholesterol, and beta-hydroxybutyrate.

Code1187
SectionClinical Pathology
SpeciesBovine
Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Sampling Requirements

Avoid hemolysis

Collection Container

Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship overnight on cold packs.

Special Instructions

This profile is designed for herd-level investigation and monitoring of management and/or nutritional driven risk factors for disease or suboptimal performance in transitional or fresh dairy cattle. It is designed to be done on groups of 10-15 clinically normal transitional heifers or cows. 

Groups of transitional heifers should be evaluated separately from groups of transitional cows. 

This test requires a minimum of 8 samples on a single accession. A reference mean spreadsheet will not be generated for group submissions with fewer than 10 samples. 

The Chemistry Profile-Ruminant, Electrolyte & Macromineral Profile, Energy Profile, or Liver Profile should be utilized on clinically abnormal individual animals. 

Turnaround time may vary on large submissions.

Price$15.75
Schedule
Back to top