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    Drug Screen – Unknowns (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1544
    $130.00

    About this Test

    Detection of a variety of drugs in submitted samples. This screen is designed to detect drugs not indicated in other TVMDL Drug Screens. Some of the drugs included in this test are from the following drug classes:

    • Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
    • Long-acting Tranquilizers
    • Sedatives
    • Corticosteroids
    • Anabolic Steroids
    • Beta-adrenergic Agonists
    • Local Anesthetics
    • Antihistamines
    • Beta Blockers
    • Benzodiazepines
    • Vasodilators
    • Antipsychotics
    • Analgesics
    • Diuretics
    • Stimulants
    • Anxiolytic Drugs

    This test does not include detection of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), salicylic acid, or salicylates. For these drugs, please also request Drug Screen – NSAIDs (1029).

    A tissue/feed prep fee will be added to tissue and feed specimens. 

    Specimen

    One or more of the following: 

    • 5 mL serum
    • 10 mL urine
    • 10 g liver or stomach content, livestock feed, pet food

  • Duck Enteritis Virus (rtPCR)

    Test Code
    1278
    $37.00

    About this Test

    Detection of duck enteritis virus by real time PCR.

    Specimen

    1 g fresh tissue (liver, lung, spleen)

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    E. coli Toxin Typing – Companion Animal & Equine (rtPCR)

    Test Code
    1548
    $53.00

    About this Test

    Detection of E. coli toxin and virulence genes commonly associated with pathogenic strains of E. coli: F4/K88 fimbrial adhesins, STa enterotoxin, LT enterotoxin, CNF1 and CNF2 cytotoxic necrotizing factors, Stx1 and Stx2 Shiga like toxins, and eaeA intimin in E. coli isolates by real-time PCR (rtPCR).

    Specimen

    Bacterial isolate of E. coli

  • E. coli Toxin Typing – Porcine (rtPCR)

    Test Code
    1547
    $53.00

    About this Test

    Detection of E. coli toxin and virulence genes commonly associated with pathogenic strains of E. coli: F4/K88 fimbrial adhesins, F5/K99, F6/987P, and F18 fimbrial adhesins and LT enterotoxin in E. coli isolates by real-time PCR (rtPCR).

    Specimen

    Bacterial isolate of E. coli

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    E. coli Toxin Typing – Ruminant (rtPCR)

    Test Code
    1546
    $53.00

    About this Test

    Detection of E. coli toxin and virulence genes commonly associated with pathogenic strains of E. coli: F5/K99 fimbrial adhesins, STa enterotoxin, cs31a adhesins, CNF1 and CNF2 cytotoxic necrotizing factors, Stx1 and Stx2 Shiga like toxins, and eaeA intimin in E. coli isolates by real-time PCR (rtPCR).

    Specimen

    Bacterial isolate of E. coli.

  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (PCR) [Referral]

    Test Code
    8167
    $44.50

    About this Test

    Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.

    Detection of eastern equine encephalitis virus by PCR. 

    Specimen

    One of the following: 

    • brain
    • spinal cord
    • cerebrospinal fluid
    • formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue

  • Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgM (ELISA) [Referral]

    Test Code
    8150
    $55.00

    About this Test

    Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply.

    Detection of IgM antibodies to Eastern equine encephalitis virus by IgM-capture ELISA. This test is used to assess recent exposure to EEE virus in clinically ill equines.

    Specimen

    2 mL serum

  • Ehrlichia canis (IFA)

    Test Code
    1399
    $30.00

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to Ehrlichia canis, the causative agent of ehrlichiosis, by indirect fluorescent antibody test. Performed at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum
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    Electrolyte & Macromineral Profile

    Test Code
    1166
    $13.00

    About this Test

    Measurement of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride in ruminants by automated analyzer.

    Specimen

    0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma

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    Electrolyte Profile

    Test Code
    1167
    $12.00

    About this Test

    Measurement of sodium, potassium, and chloride by automated analyzer.

    Specimen

    0.5 mL serum, lithium heparin plasma, ocular fluid, or urine. 

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