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

To download a copy of our lab request form please click link below:

LAB REQUEST FORM

Please note: All turnaround times are quoted from the time of arrival at laboratory Monday-Friday


Zinc - large animals*
Suitable Sample:
  • LH (separated within 4 hours of collection)
  • Tissue - liver if deficiency suspected
  • Tissue - liver or kidney if excess is suspected
Unsuitable Sample:
  • PC, EDTA
  • Samples in vacutainers are not suitable as the stoppers contain zinc
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 10 mL whole blood or LH plasma
  • 100 gm fresh tissue (can be frozen)
Turnaround Time:
  • 10 - 14 days

 

Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 

Comments:
  • Samples in vacutainers are not suitable as the stoppers contain zinc.

 

Internal Use Only: {Notes for Internal Use}
Internal Codes: N/A
Internal Laboratory: Dep't of Ag WA
Internal Test Volume: 2 mL plasma
Zinc - small animals, birds*
Suitable Sample:
  • LH plasma (separate within 4 hours of collection)
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • PC
  • Samples in vacuatainers are not suitable as the stoppers contain zinc
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 1 ml whole blood (plasma needs to be separated within 4 hours of collection)

 

Turnaround Time:
  • 7 days

 

Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 

Comments:
  • Samples in vacuatainers are not suitable as the stoppers contain zinc.
  • Plasma must be separated within 4 hours of collection.

 

Internal Use Only:

Do not send to WDP - send to Vetnostics

Internal Codes: X04
Internal Laboratory: Vetnostics
Internal Test Volume: 300uL plasma