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
IgG (Foal) IDEXX SNAP
Suitable Sample:
  • PC
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • LH
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 1ml whole blood
Turnaround Time:
  • 12 hours
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test
Comments:
  • Equine only
Internal Use Only:
Internal Codes: S04I
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume:
Immunocytochemistry*
Suitable Sample:
  • Cytology smears
Unsuitable Sample:
  • Blood
Minimum Sample Size:
  • Two smears
Turnaround Time:
  • 7 days
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test
Comments:
    • Immunocytochemistry is used to determine whether lymphoma is B cell or T cell. 
  • Smears already submitted for routine cytology can be used.
  • Cytology must also be performed on smears before sending for ICC.
Internal Use Only:
Internal Codes: C24
Internal Laboratory: Vetnostics
Internal Test Volume:
Immunohistochemistry
Suitable Sample:
  • Tissue in formalin

 
Unsuitable Sample:
Minimum Sample Size:
Turnaround Time:
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
Internal Use Only:
Internal Codes: T20
Internal Laboratory: Uropath & VP
Internal Test Volume:
Insulin - canine and feline
Suitable Sample:
  • PC
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA (negative interference)
  • FL
  • LH
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 0.75 ml whole blood (minimum 250uL serum)

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

 
Comments:
  • Glucose measurement is included (submit a fluoride sample).
  • Serum must be kept chilled. If testing cannot be performed within 24 hours, the separated serum needs to be frozen. 
Internal Use Only:
  • Canine and feline insulin concentrations are sent to WDP where they are run on an Advia Centaur (from 30/6/18) - E09K9
Internal Codes: E09K9
Internal Laboratory: WDP
Internal Test Volume: 400 uL minimum
Insulin - equine
Suitable Sample:
  • PC
  • LH
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 2ml
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 hours
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test
Comments:
  • Glucose measurement is included.
  • Serum must be kept chilled. If testing cannot be performed within 24 hours, the separated serum needs to be frozen. 
Internal Use Only:
  • Run a glucose and record result on request form with each submission.
  • Equine insulin concentrations are done at Vetpath - E10
Internal Codes: E10
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume:
Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)
Suitable Sample:
  • PC
Unsuitable Sample:
  • EDTA
  • LH
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 2 mL whole blood (1 ml serum minimum)

 
Turnaround Time:
  • 5 days

 
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request test

 
Comments:
  • A control patient is no longer required. 
  • The sample should be submitted to Vetpath within 1 - 2 days and be kept cool. 
  • Test is used for diagnosis of pituitary dwarfism and acromegaly.

 
Internal Use Only:
  • Goes to WDP
Internal Codes: E29
Internal Laboratory: WDP
Internal Test Volume: 1ml serum
Iron - serum
Suitable Sample:
  • PC

 
Unsuitable Sample:
  • LH
  • EDTA
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 0.5 mL whole blood

 
Turnaround Time:
  • 24 hours

 
Request/Test Included in:
  • Request Test

 
Comments:
Internal Use Only:
  • TIBC (total iron-binding capacity) is no longer available.

 
Internal Codes: B25
Internal Laboratory: VP
Internal Test Volume: 100uL serum
Iron - tissue*
Suitable Sample:
  • Liver
  • kidney
Unsuitable Sample:
  • Blood

 
Minimum Sample Size:
  • 5g fresh tissue
    Turnaround Time:
    • 10 days

     
    Request/Test Included in:
    • Request Test

     
    Comments:
    • Referred test
    Internal Use Only:
    • Can get away with 1g of tissue
    • Turnaround approximately 10 days.
    • See published values for various breeds of dogs.

    Cost: $101.90 + GST March 2019
    Internal Codes:
    Internal Laboratory: Dep't of Ag
    Internal Test Volume: