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    Cytology – Aspirate/Smear

    Test Code
    1161
    $43.00

    About this Test

    Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears by a clinical pathologist.

    Specimen

    Air-dried slide

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    Cytology – Body Fluid

    Test Code
    1162
    $50.00

    About this Test

    Cytologic evaluation of body fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts (where indicated and with EDTA and non-flocculent samples), preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated), and evaluation by a clinical pathologist.

    Specimen

    1.0 mL body fluid and air-dried slides

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    Cytology (Digital)

    Test Code
    1164.W
    $60.00

    About this Test

    Cytologic evaluation of digital images. 

    Learn more about TVMDL’s digital cytology service, then download the submission form.

    Specimen

    2-10 digital images (cytology and gross lesion images, if applicable) saved as JPEG or PNG files.

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    Dermatophilus sp. (Stain)

    Test Code
    1098
    $10.00

    About this Test

    Detection of Dermatophilus congolensis, the causative agent of dermatophilus, by Giemsa stain.

    Specimen

    One or more of the following:

    • tissue
    • aspirates
    • exudates
    • impression smears
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    Drug Screen – Anabolic Steroids (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1020
    $90.00

    About this Test

    Detection of anabolic steroids by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include boldenone, nandrolone, stanozolol, testosterone, and trenbolone.

    Specimen

    5 mL serum or 10 mL urine

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    Drug Screen – Beta Agonists in Hair or Feathers (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1021
    $160.00

    About this Test

    Detection of beta-agonist drugs in hair, wool, or feathers by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include clenbuterol, ractopamine, zilpaterol, and albuterol.

    Specimen

    • Equine: quarter inch diameter of mane (preferred), tail, or body hair with the roots/follicles intact.
    • Cattle, Sheep, or Goat: collect enough hair such that the total amount when bunched is approximately 2 cm in diameter. 
    • Avian species: 10 broiler feathers or 6 turkey feathers.
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    Drug Screen – Beta Agonists in Retina (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1022
    $160.00

    About this Test

    Detection of beta-agonist drugs in retina tissue by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include albuterol, clenbuterol, formoterol, metoprolol, ractopamine, terbutaline, and zilpaterol.

    Specimen

    1 eyeball

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    Drug Screen – Beta Agonists in Serum/Urine/Feed (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1023
    $95.00

    About this Test

    Detection of performance enhancing beta-agonist drugs by liquid chromatography / mass spectrometry.  Targets include albuterol, clenbuterol, formoterol, metoprolol, ractopamine, terbutaline, and zilpaterol. A feed prep fee will be added to feed specimens.

    Specimen

    • Mammalian species: 5 mL serum or 10 mL urine
    • Feed: 20 g. 
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    Drug Screen – Corticosteroids (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1024
    $95.00

    About this Test

    Detection of corticosteroids by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. Targets include betamethasone, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone, and triamcinolone acetonide.

    Specimen

    5 mL serum or 10 mL urine

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    Drug Screen – Drugs of Abuse (LC/MS)

    Test Code
    1025
    $175.00

    About this Test

    Detection of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, promazines, barbiturates, opiates, marijuana, and other drug types by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry. 

    Targets include: amphetamine, methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA, bromazepam, demoxepam, diazepam, etizolam, flunitrazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, nordazepam, prazepam, temazepam, acepromazine, 2-(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide (2-HEPS), chlorpromazine, propionylpromazine, promethazine, allobarbital, aprobarbital, phenobarbital, pentobarbital, secobarbital, alfentanil, buprenorphine, butorphanol, codeine, fentanyl, heroin, hydrocodone, levorphanol, morphine, oxymorphone, cannabidiol (CBD), 7-carboxycannabidiol, 7-Nor-7-carboxycannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), delta9-THC, 11-nor-9-carboxy-THC, 11-hydroxy- delta9-THC, carboxy-delta9-THC glucuronide, AM-2201, JWH-122, JWH-200, JWH-210, JWH-081, JWH-019, JWH-203, JWH-250, JWH-015, HU-211, [(±)-CP 47, 497], [(±)-CP 47, 497 C8 Homologue], RCS-4, RCS-8, carisoprodol, cocaine, benzoylecgonine (BEG), GABA, lidocaine, hydroxylidocaine, ketamine, lysergic acid diethylamide, mephedrone, mephenesin, methylone, methylphenidate, naltrexone, pentazocine, phencyclidine, psilocin, psilocybin, pyrovalerone, sertraline, tramadol, trimeprazine, and zolpidem.

    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
    • 10 g stomach content
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