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  • Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (ELISA)

    Test Code
    1214
    $24.00

    About this Test

    Detection of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAA) by ELISA.

    Specimen

    0.5 mL serum or EDTA plasma

  • Thyroid Panel – Canine Basic

    Test Code
    1215
    $44.00

    About this Test

    Panel of tests including T4, TSH, and FT4. Together these results allow further characterization of low T4 from hypothyroidism, drug effects, or euthyroid sick syndrome.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

  • Thyroid Panel – Canine Comprehensive

    Test Code
    1216
    $96.25

    About this Test

    Measurement of T3, T4, TSH, FT4-ED, and TgAA. Together these results aid in diagnosing animals with clinical signs of hypothyroidism but equivocal T4 or basic thyroid profile results.

    Specimen

    2 mL serum

  • Thyroid Panel – Equine

    Test Code
    1217
    $29.00

    About this Test

    Panel of tests including T3 and T4. Together these results can be used to rule out hypothyroidism in equine.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

  • Thyroid Panel – Feline

    Test Code
    1218
    $52.00

    About this Test

    Panel of tests including T3, T4, and FT4-ED. Together these results aid in diagnosing cats with clinical signs of hyperthyroidism but normal T4 results.

    Specimen

    1.5 mL serum

  • Tick Panel I (IFA)

    Test Code
    1462
    $80.00

    About this Test

    Detection of antibodies to common tick-borne pathogens by indirect fluorescent antibody test. Targets include Ehrlichia canis, Rickettsia rickettsii, and Borrelia burgdorferi. Performed at 1:64, 1:128, 1:256, 1:512, 1:1024, and 1:2048 dilutions.

    Specimen

    1 mL serum

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    Tick-borne Pathogen Panel (rtPCR)

    Test Code
    1326
    $72.00

    About this Test

    Detection of tick-borne pathogens by real time PCR. Includes Rickettsiales species (Ehrlichia canis, E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii, Rickettsia rickettsii, Anaplasma phagocytophilum); Borrelia species (B. burgdoreferi, B. hermsii, B. parkeri, B. turicatae); and Babesia species (B. gibsoni, B. canis, B. caballi).

    Specimen

    0.5 – 2 mL EDTA whole blood or tick(s)

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    Total Protein

    Test Code
    1221
    $10.00

    About this Test

    Measurement of total protein by automated analyzer.

    Specimen

    0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma

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    Total Protein & Albumin Profile

    Test Code
    1222
    $12.00

    About this Test

    Measurement of total protein and albumin by automated analyzer. Includes calculation of globulin and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio.

    Specimen

    0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma

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    Toxicology Evaluation (Microscopy)

    Test Code
    1068
    $80.00

    About this Test

    Identification of components and toxic substances, such as plants and plant parts, algae, insects, or bait material.

    Specimen

    One or more of the following: 

    • 2 cups to 1 quart of GI content
    • 20 mL water
    • 500 g feed
    • 2-4 flakes hay
    • 10 g bait material