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


WBC & Differential Count
Suitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • LH for some birds and reptiles
Unsuitable Sample:
  • PC

 

Minimum Sample Size:
  • 1.0 mL, but prefer 2 mL
  • If smear only, WCC will be estimated from the smear
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 hours

 

Request/Test Included in:
  • WBC & diff
  • CBC
  • Full coag screen
  • CP1, 2, 3, 4
  • FP1, 2, 3
  • EP1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • RP1, 2
  • AP1, 2
Comments:
  • LH can be used for a CBC, but platelets and WBCs clump.
Internal Use Only: {Notes for Internal Use}
Internal Codes: H03
H04
H06
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume: N/A
Wellness Profiles - Canine and feline
See Feline and Canine Wellness Profiles
Suitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • PC
  • FL
Unsuitable Sample:
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 1ml EDTA
  • 1ml PC
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 hours
Request/Test Included in:

Request test (available July 1 2022)

Comments:

Includes:

Canine - CBC, TP, alb, glob, gluc, Na, K, Cl, Na/K ratio, Ca, PO4, urea, creatinine, ALT, AST, ALP, CK, chol, bili, amylase, lipase, total T4 (no GGT or CRP).      

Feline - CBC, TP, alb, glob, gluc, Na, K, Cl, Na/K ratio, Ca, PO4, urea, creatinine, ALT, AST, ALP, CK, chol, bili, GGT, total T4 (no lipase).

Internal Use Only:
Internal Codes: CWP and FWP
Internal Laboratory:
Internal Test Volume: