VetPath Tests

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 (FeLV soluble Ag or FeLV IFA).

Zinc - large animals
Suitable Sample:
  • LH
  • 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
  • 100 gm fresh tissue (can be frozen)
Turnaround Time:
  • 2 weeks

 
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
  • PC
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • Samples in vacuatainers are not suitable as the stoppers contain zinc
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 1 ml whole blood

 
Turnaround Time:
  • Approximately 3 days

 
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

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

 
Internal Use Only: Run 2 or 3 times a week (possibly Monday, but check)
Internal Codes: Z04
Internal Laboratory: WDP .... need to check on any specific requirements
Internal Test Volume: 250 uL serum or LH plasma??

Abbreviations

PC  = plain clotted sample (serum) tube
EDTA  = potassium EDTA tube
FL  = fluoride EDTA tube
LH
 = lithium heparin tube
CIT  = trisodium citrate tube
N/A  = not applicable/available
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