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Serum Amyloid A [Referral]

Measurement of serum amyloid A (SAA) in equine samples. SAA measurement a useful tool for monitoring the course of inflammation in an individual animal.

NameSerum Amyloid A [Referral]
Code8093
SectionClinical Pathology
Species
Specimen

3 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma 

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 test is performed at the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center in Ithaca, NY. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab's schedule.

Price$46.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time