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EQUINE |
INDEX
OF CONTENTS |
[17] Screening/Investigative.
[18] Monitoring Profiles.
[19] Serology,
Endocrinology, Thyroid/Adrenal Function, Pregnancy Testing. |
| TEST DESCRIPTION |
SPECIMEN |
| SCREENING
PROFILES - Biochemical
profiles and individual biochemical parameters |
| (These are returned without comment, telephone consultation
is offered for an additional charge). |
Separated serum or plasma is preferred |
| add SIP, electrophoresis and IgGT (parasitism) to any
profile |
|
| Equiscreen: total protein, albumin,
globulin, urea, creatinine, CK, AST, GGT, ALP, haematology, fibrinogen. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA) |
| Muscle screen: sodium, potassium,
AST, CK, fibrinogen. |
(0.5 - 1ml heparin plasma, EDTA) |
| INVESTIGATIVE PROFILES |
| These are returned with a written clinical pathologist's comment
(if history is provided) and FREE telephone back-up |
| Biochemistry only |
Separated serum or plasma is preferred |
Basic + Fitness: total protein,
albumin, globulin, urea, creatinine, bilirubin, GGT, AST, ALP, CK, calcium,
sodium,
potassium, glucose, haematology and fibrinogen.
This is an appropriate data base for most
diagnostic investigations in the horse. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA, OXF) |
| Basic biochemistry: |
(0.5 - 1ml serum OXF) |
Standard: total protein, albumin,
globulin, urea, creatinine,
bilirubin, bile acids, GGT, AST, ALP, CK,GLDH, calcium,
phosphate, sodium, chloride, potassium, glucose,
triglycerides, haematology, fibrinogen.
This is a comprehensive data base for investigating
internal diseases in the horse and cases of azoturia. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA, OXF) |
| Standard biochemistry: |
(0.5 - 1ml serum OXF) |
Intestinal: total protein,
albumin, globulin, electrophoresis, ALP, SIP, IgGT, haematology, fibrinogen.
This profile is designed for investigating, gastrointestinal disease
in the horse with particular relevance to occult parasitism.
also available with ith faeces analysis |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA, faeces) |
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MONITORING PROFILES |
| These are returned with a written clinical pathologist's comment
(if history is provided) and FREE telephone back-up. |
| Liver monitoring: total protein,
albumin, globulin,urea, CK, bile acids, GGT, GLDH, ALP, AST, bilirubin,
haematology. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA) |
| Kidney monitoring: total protein,
albumin, globulin, urea, creatinine, calcium, phosphate, sodium, chloride,
potassium, urine protein: creatinine ratio, urine SG, urine sediment, haematology. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA, urine) |
| Renal monitoring: total protein,
albumin, globulin, urea, creatinine, calcium, phosphate, sodium, chloride,
potassium, haematology. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, EDTA) |
| Renal biochemistry: |
(0.5 - 1ml serum) |
| Page 19 - Axiom Veterinary Laboratories Price List 2007 SEROLOGY
- A
guide to serological testing |
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| TEST DESCRIPTION |
SPECIMEN |
| [Reporting times and days are guidelines only and not guaranteed] |
0.5 - 1.0 ml serum required for all tests
except where otherwise stated. |
| Colostral antibody/zinc turbidity test |
(serum) |
| Coombs test (anti red cell
antibodies) |
(EDTA) |
| Equine foal IgG |
(serum) |
| Equine IgGT |
(serum, Mon/Thurs overnight) |
| Herpesvirus |
(5-7 days) |
| Influenza |
(5-7 days) |
| Rhinovirus |
(5-7 days) |
| Influenza and Rhino |
(5-7 days) |
| Viral arteritis |
(3-5 days) |
| EVA + CEMO culture |
(0.5 - 1ml serum, transport swab) (5-7 days) |
| L. icterrohaemorrhagiae |
(2 day test) |
| L. pomona |
(2 day test) |
| Lyme disease IFA titre |
|
| Tapeworm |
|
| ENDOCRINOOGY - A
guide to endocrinology |
| Summary
of endocrine protocols for quick reference |
Each profile requires 1-2 ml serum, unless specified otherwise. |
| THYROID FUNCTION |
| Standard profile (total T4
and FT4d) |
(0.5 - 1ml serum) |
| TSH stimulation test (T4 before
and after TSH) |
(0.5 - 1ml serum per sample) |
| ADRENAL FUNCTION |
Equine overnight dexamethasone suppression
This is the recommended screening test for
hyperadrenocorticism in the horse.
See manual or contact the labarotory for protocol. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum per sample) |
TRH response test: Can be used
to help confirm hyperadrenocorticism in the horse.
See manual or contact the laboratory for protocol. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum per sample) |
Urine cortisol: creatinine ratio:
This test is useful for ruling out hyperadrenocorticism.
See manual or contact the labarotory for protocol. |
(2 - 5ml urine) |
Insulin: (Note specific sample
requirements)
Insulin is elevated in hyperadrenocorticism. |
(0.5 - 1ml serum either frozen or on ice, Wed) |
| OTHER HORMONES |
| Progesterone |
|
| Oestradiol |
|
| Testosterone |
|
Dynamic testosterone pre and post HCG
(For identification of retained testes) |
|
| Oestrone sulphate rig test |
(5-7 days) |
| PREGNANCY TESTING |
| PMSG |
(40-100 days) |
| Oestrone sulphate |
(120-240 days) |
| Oestrone sulphate URINE |
(120-240 days) |
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