Test Information

To locate information on a particular test, click on the relevant letter and follow the trail. eg To find information on sample requirements, test availability and turnaround time for FeLV, click on "F" and then click on the relevant test.

* Tests referred to external laboratories

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LAB REQUEST FORM

Please note: All turnaround times are quoted from the time of arrival at laboratory Monday-Friday
Johne's Disease*
Suitable Sample:
  • PC

 
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • LH
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 4 mL whole blood (into tube treated for clot retraction)

 
Turnaround Time:
  • 10 - 14 days

 
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
    • Referred test
    Complement fixation
    OR
  • ELISA
Internal Use Only: {Notes for Internal Use}
Internal Codes:
Internal Laboratory: Dep't of Ag, WA
Internal Test Volume:
Joint fluid cytology and analysis 		(Cytology - joint/synovial fluid)
Suitable Sample:
  • Direct smear; this is the most important sample to get for cytology
  • PC/sterile pot if sample is to be cultured (EDTA is not suitable for culture)
  • EDTA is better for cytology alone (see comment)
Unsuitable Sample:
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 0.5 mL if cell count is to be done

 
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 - 48 hours

 
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
  • If sufficient fluid, place some in an EDTA tube and the rest in either a PC tube (without activator) or a sterile urine container.

 
Internal Use Only:
Internal Codes:
  • C10
  • C11 (second site, same animal)
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume: