Suitable Sample: |
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Unsuitable Sample: |
- EDTA (can do some tests, see comments)
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Minimum Sample Size: |
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Turnaround Time: |
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Request/Test Included in: |
- Request test by species, eg CP1 for canine profile 1
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Comments: |
If only EDTA is submitted:
- Tests that CAN be done: AST, albumin, ALT, bile acids, bilirubin, BOHB, cholesterol, creatinine, GGT, glucose, lipase, total protein, triglycerides, urea, uric acid
- Test that CANNOT be done: ALP, amylase, calcium, CK, chloride, GLDH, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, total CO2
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Suitable Sample: |
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Unsuitable Sample: |
- EDTA (can do some tests, see comments section)
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Minimum Sample Size: |
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Turnaround Time: |
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Request/Test Included in: |
- Request by species, eg CP2 for canine profile 2
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Comments: |
If only EDTA is submitted:
- Tests that CAN be done: AST, albumin, ALT, bile acids, bilirubin, BOHB, cholesterol, creatinine, GGT, glucose, lipase, total protein, triglycerides, urea, uric acid
- Test that CANNOT be done: ALP, amylase, calcium, CK, chloride, GLDH, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, total CO2
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Suitable Sample: |
- Fresh smears made at the time of collection are useful
- EDTA is optimal for cytology
- Collect non-anticoagulated if sample is to be cultured; samples in EDTA are not suitable for culture
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Unsuitable Sample: |
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Minimum Sample Size: |
- 0.5 mL if cell count is to be done
- Smears for cytology only
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Turnaround Time: |
- 24 hours Monday-Saturday
- Most results are available later the same day
- Samples submitted late in the day may be read the next morning (results available by 1 pm)
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Request/Test Included in: |
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Comments: |
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Internal Use Only: |
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Internal Codes: |
- C03
- C03a (second site, same animal)
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Internal Laboratory: |
VP |
Internal Test Volume: |
0.5 mL |