Vitamin A – Serum [Referral]
| Description | Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply. |
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| Code | 8177 |
| Section | Analytical Chemistry, Clinical Pathology |
| Species | Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent |
| Specimen | 1.2 mL serum or plasma |
| Sampling Requirements | None |
| Collection Container | Collect blood in appropriate vacutainer tube. Centrifuge to separate serum from the clot/cells. Transfer serum to leakproof tube. Refrigerate of freeze until shipment. Protect sample from prolonged exposure to light. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples with unique identifiers. For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label. Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes. Do not submit loose in bags. |
| Special Instructions | This test is performed at the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Lansing, MI. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and shipping fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.In College Station, the Analytical Chemistry Section manages this test. In Canyon, Clinical Pathology manages this test. |
| Price | $40.00 |