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- Referred test - Up to 4 weeks
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Comments: |
- Can be done as an individual test, or as a combination (distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus).
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Internal Use Only: |
- Canine adenovirus (infectious canine hepatitis) testing is done at Biobest in Scotland.
- Unless specifically requested, distemper and parvovirus antibody titres requested at the same time as an adenovirus titre are done at Vetpath and only the adenovirus test sent to Biobest.
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Internal Codes: |
- S13B (adenovirus by VN)
- S15B (combination distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus ONLY IF ALL are going to Biobest)
- U
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Internal Laboratory: |
Biobest, Scotland |
Internal Test Volume: |
1 ml clear serum |
Suitable Sample: |
- PC (serum)
- Synovial fluid
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Unsuitable Sample: |
- LH
- EDTA
- FL
- Samples from species other than equine or feline
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Minimum Sample Size: |
- 2 mL whole blood (plain/clot activated tube)
- 1 mL serum
- 0.5 mL synovial fluid in an EDTA tube
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Turnaround Time: |
24 hours |
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- SAA as a part of a biochemistry panel
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- SAA as a stand-alone test
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Comments: |
- SAA is an acute phase protein which is increased as part of the acute phase response.
- It is increased in response to a wide range of processes which result in tissue injury; these include bacterial and viral infection, parasitic infestation, surgery, ischaemia, and neoplasia.
- SAA is a major acute phase protein in the horse.
- Following acute inflammation, SSA shows a rapid increase and peaks within 36-48 hours.
- After the resolution of inflammatory disease, there is an equally rapid decrease.
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- Run Monday and Thursday
- Results are available by 2pm the following day.
- Cut off time 7pm previous working weekday
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Minimum Sample Size: |
- 2 mL whole blood (absolute minimum of 500uL serum)
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Comments: |
- Referred test
- Diagnostic test for myasthenia gravis
- Can be used in dogs and cats
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Internal Use Only: |
- Allow at least two weeks as goes to the USA
- Requires request form & TNT international con note (pack 4)
- Quote VETPATH customer number 4432 when submitting samples
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Internal Codes: |
SU1 |
Internal Laboratory: |
University of California, La Jolla, California USA http://medicine.ucsd.edu/vet_neuromuscular/forms.html |
Internal Test Volume: |
Website states that 1-2 mL of serum should be sent (NOT whole blood) |
Suitable Sample: |
- LH
- EDTA
- PC (biochemistry only)
- A fresh smear is useful for the CBC
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Comments: |
- AP2 includes a CBC, AST, CK, GGT, ALP, CK, GLDH, GGT, cholesterol, urea, uric acid, total protein, albumin, globulin, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, Na, K, Cl.
- Prioritise tests for small samples.
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