Test Information

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* 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
Oestrone Sulphate ELISA (quantitative) 		(Pregnancy - mare)
Suitable Sample:
  • PC
Unsuitable Sample:
  • Haemolysed samples
  • Lipaemic samples
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 2 mL whole blood

 
Turnaround Time:
  • Tuesday, results are available same day
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
  1. Samples should be separated and the serum/plasma stored in the freezer once it reaches Vetpath.
  2. Oestrone (estrone) sulphate is a steroid hormone detectable in the circulation in many species. It can be produced in the gonads, the adrenals and is produced by the foetal-placental unit during pregnancy.
  3. Pregnancy >80 days:  Oestrone sulphate levels rise during pregnancy and are a good indicator of a viable pregnancy. In mares oestrone sulphate is detectable in the maternal circulation from early as 60 days post-mating until foaling.  In the event of foetal death oestrone sulphate disappears rapidly from circulation.
  4. Cryptorchidism in horses 3 yo or older. 
  5. Goat pregnancy >50 days post-service
Internal Use Only:

 
Internal Codes:
  • E11E
  • E11EL (for laboratories)
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume:
Oestrus Cytology 		(Vaginal cytology)
Suitable Sample:
  • Air-dried smear(s)
    OR
  • Swab
Unsuitable Sample:
Minimum Sample Size:
  • Single smear

 
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 hours Mon-Sat

 
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
  • May be used in conjunction with serum progesterone.

 
Internal Use Only:
Internal Codes:
  • C16
  • C17
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume:
Ollulanus tricuspis (stomach worm of cats)
Suitable Sample:
  • Vomitus

 
Unsuitable Sample:
  • Blood
  • faeces
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 4 gm

 
Turnaround Time:
  • 48 hours
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
Internal Use Only: {Notes for Internal Use}
Internal Codes: P26
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume:
Organophosphates/organochlorines*
Suitable Sample:
  • Stomach contents - frozen 
  • Bait
    Unsuitable Sample:
    • Blood
    Minimum Sample Size:
    • 50 mL stomach contents 
      Turnaround Time:
      • 6 - 8 weeks
      Request/Test Included in:
      • Request test
      Comments:
      • Referred test
      Internal Use Only:

      Send to:

      Chemical Residue Laboratory (CRL)
      Health and Food Sciences Precinct
      39 Kessels Road
      COOPERS PLAINS  QLD  410
      Internal Codes: X05
      Internal Laboratory: QLD Chem residue lab
      Internal Test Volume: