Serum Amyloid A [Referral]
| Description | Measurement of serum amyloid A (SAA) in equine samples. SAA measurement a useful tool for monitoring the course of inflammation in an individual animal. |
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| Code | 8093 |
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Species | Equine |
| 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 |