SENDOUT TESTS ALPHABETIZED BY LAB
(Test prices now reflect the 50 % surcharge imposed by the VTH to cover administrative costs.)
(updated 1/17/03)
ANIMAL DIAGNOSTICS
HEARTWORM Ag /Ab: Send .5 ml serum overnight, don’t need styrofoam box. Turn around time is one week. COST: $15.00/EACH OR $22.50 FOR BOTH SHIPPING: $15.00.
MAIL TO: ANIMAL DIAGNOSTICS
2730 WATSON RD.
ST. LOUIS, MO. 63139
(314) 647-3348 / 3244
AUBURN UNIVERISTY
DISTEMPER TITERS (SERUM AND CSF): Send at least .50 ml serum and/or CSF frozen on dry ice or ice pack. Turn around time one week.
COST: SERUM ASSAY: $27.00; . SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: VIROLOGY LABORATORY
COLLEGE OF VET MED
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
261 GREEN HALL
AUBURN, ALABAMA 36849-5519
(334) 844-5400or (334) 844-4000
ATTN: DR. LARRY SWANGO
(MUSCLE &) NERVE BIOPSIES: MUSCLE-Send in saline solution on ice packs. NERVE-Should be laid out on a wooden tongue depressor and pinned at either end to keep them gently stretched. Put the nerved in a plastic bottle containing 2.5% glutaraldehyde and cap tightly. Does not have to be kept cold. Should be at least one inch in length.
COST: $150.00 EACH SAMPLE . SHIPPING: $16.00
(OK to hold in fridge over weekend in closed container - muscle biopsy)
MAIL TO: NEUROMUSCULAR LABORATORY
SCOTT-RITCHEY RESEARCH CENTER
COLLEGE OF VET MED
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
AUBURN, ALABAMA 36849-5525
(256) 825-2624
NEOSPORA CANINUM TITER (TVMDL NOW RUNS THIS TEST)
Send 1ml frozen serum on dry ice or ice packs. COST: $15.00 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: DEPT. OF PATHOBIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF VET MED
166 GREEN HALL
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, ALABAMA 36849
(205) 844-2700/5400
AVIAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LAB
POLYOMA (PBFD, BEAK AND FEATHER DISEASE), CHLAMYDIA, PACHECO'S, and SEXING: Send Li hep. whole blood overnight mail with no refrigerant necessary. Turn around time is 24 hours.
COST: $27.00 (Polyoma, PBFD, Chlamydia, and Pacheco's)
COST: $30.00 (Sexing) SHIPPING: $16.00.
MAIL TO: AVIAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATES LABORATORY, INC.
14556 Midway Road
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 960-2221
B.E.T. REPRODUCTIVE LAB
HORMONE ASSAYS: Send 1 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. See order form for various prices. Turn around time is one week. Shipping: $32.00
MAIL TO: B.E.T. REPRODUCTIVE LABORATORY
6174 JACKS CREED RD.
LEXINGTON, KY 40515
ATTN: DR. DOUGLAS
(859) 273-3036
BETHYL LAB
RID PANEL: Send 1 ml serum frozen on ice packs. Turn around time is one week.. Cost varies with species. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: BETHYL LAB
P.O. BOX 850
MONTGOMERY, TX. 77356
(800) 338-9579
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
BLOOD TYPING: Send 10ml EDTA whole blood on one ice pack after 2 hour refrigeration. Do not freeze. Turn around time is one week. Clinicians usually request this with a Neonatal Isoerythrolysis screen. If both are requested, send an additional 2 ml serum. COST: $45.00 for blood typing alone, $105.00 for both. SHIPPING: $32.00.
***BILL TDC DONORS TO #590771.
MAIL TO: EQUINE GENETIC LAB/SEROLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CALIFORNIA 95616
(530) 752-2211
NEONATAL ISO-ERYTHROLYSIS: SEND 10CC RED TOP WHOLE BLOOD (DON'T SPIN DOWN!). This is usually requested along with blood typing, in this case also send 10 ml EDTA blood as specificed above. SHIP 2 DAY AIR, NO REFRIGERANT NECESSARY. COST: $60.00 for the antibody test and $45.00 for the antigen test. SHIPPING$10.00. Draw sample 2-3 weeks before delivery date.
MAIL TO: VETERINARY GENETIC LAB
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
1 SHIELDS AVENUE
DAVIS, CALIFORNIA 95616
COCCIODIOIDOMYCOSIS: Send 5ml (3ml minimum) serum, NO PLASMA COST: COMPLEMENT FIXATION $54.00, IMMUNDIFFUSION (QUANTITATIVE, TEST FOR BOTH PRECIPITINN (GM) AND CF(IgG) antibodies) $45.00. SHIPPING: $30.00 OVERNIGHT. US MAIL(PRESERVED) REGULAR MAIL:$6.00
MAIL TO: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
ATTN: DEMOSTHENES PAPPAGIANIS
P.O. BOX 1440
DAVIS, CA. 95617
(530) 752-1757
COCCIDIOMYCOSIS FLOURESCENT ANTIBODY TEST: Call lab for sample requirements and price.
MAIL TO: IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA 95616
(530) 752-7373
FRUCTOSAMINE: Send .5 ml EDTA plasma. COST: $37.50 SHIPPING $32.00
MAIL TO:
VMTH/Clinical Pathology Lab
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Bldg VMTH, Room 1017
1 Garrod Drive
DAVIS, CA. 95616
(530) 752-7380
GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN TESTS (LIPID PROFILES): Call lab for sample requirements. Send 2-3 ml EDTA blood on ice packs, refrigerated not frozen. Cost $37.50 Shipping $32.00. Our client #991003835. Test is run once a week on Thursday or Friday.
MAIL TO:
VMTH/Clinical Pathology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Bldg VMTH, Room 1017
1 Garrod Drive
DAVIS, CA 95616
(530) 752-7380
GRANULOSA CELL TUMOR PANEL (GCT) Inhib/Proj test: Send 4ml frozen serum on dry ice or ice packs. Turn around time is one week. Cost: 60.00 Shipping: 32.00.
MAIL TO: CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY LAB
VET MED & EPIDEMIOLOGY
DEPT. OF POPULATION HEALTH & REPRODUCTION
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA 95616
530-752-0298
HYPERKALEMIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS (HYPP): Send mane hair with roots attached. DO NOT SEND BLOOD SAMPLES! Send copy of patient pedigree if possible. Turn around time is one week. COST: $75.00, SHIPPING: $16.00.
MAIL TO: VETERINARY GENETICS LAB - HYPP
COLLEGE OF VET MED
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
One Shields Avenue
DAVIS, CA 95616-8744
(530) 752-9780
MUSCLE BIOPSIES: Send muscle moistened with saline wrapped in gauze in an air-tight container. Send on ice packs overnight, DO NOT FREEZE. If possible, send .5 ml serum also. COST: $82.50 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
COLLEGE OF VET. MED.
VET. MED. ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND CELL BIOLOGY
ATTN: DR. COLLETTE WILLIAMS / DR. CARDINET
1321 HARING HALL
DAVIS, CA. 95616-8732
(530) 752-1174 / 1170
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS IMMUNOCYTOCHEMISTRY (SPAMRP): NOT NORMALLY SENT HERE, ONLY SEND HERE IF DOCTOR ASKS YOU TO. Call for sample requirements and costs.
MAIL TO: DR. COLLETTE WILLIAMS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
COLLEGE OF VET. MED., VTH
NEURODIAGNOSTIC LAB
DAVIS, CA. 95616
(530) 752-1170 / 7267
PIVKA TEST (VITAMIN K): Send 1 ml Na Citrate plasma frozen on dry ice MUST BE ON DRY ICE. Turn around time is one week. COST: $624.00 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
VTH, CLIN. PATH. LAB
1 GARROD DR.
DAVIS, CA. 95616-8747
(530) 752-7380
D-XYLOSE ABSORPTION TEST: Send EDTA or LiHep Plasma. Ship frozen overnight on ice. Turnaround time is 2-3 days upon receipt. SHIPPING: 32.00 COST: $72.00
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
RM 1017 VMTH
UC DAVIS
Davis, CA 95616-8747
(530)752-7380
STONE ANALYSIS: Send stone samples in a small plastic bag or tube, labeled. Ship in cardboard tube with order form. No refrigerant needed. COST: Crystallographic Analysis $82.50: WITH BACTERIAL CULTURE: $147.00. SHIPPING: $6.00 US MAIL.
MAIL TO: URINARY STONE LAB
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DEPT. OF MEDICINE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
DAVIS, CA 95616
(530) 752-3228
ATTN: DR. LING
SEND TO MINNESOTA IF YOU WANT TEST FOR FREE !!!
TAURINE LEVELS: Send 1 ml Li heparinized plasma frozen on dry ice or ice packs overnight. Turn around time is 5-10 working days. COST: $37.95. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: COLLEGE OF VET MED
UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES DEPT.
1091 HARING HALL
DAVIS, CA 95616
ATTN: DR. QUINTON ROGER
(530) 702-0168
FAX (530) 752-4698
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO
ACh RECEPTOR: Send 1ml frozed serum on dry ice or ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST:$67.50, SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: COMPARATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR LAB
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
BASIC SCIENCE BLDG RM 1057
LA JOLLA, CA 92093-0612
(858) 534-1537
ATTN: DR. DIANE SHELTON
2M Antibody: Send 1ml frozen serum on dry ice or ice packs. turn around time is 48 hours. COST: $60.00 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: COMPARATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR LAB
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
BASIC SCIENCE BLDG RM 1057
LA JOLLA, CA 92093-0612
(858) 534-1537
ATTN: DR. DIANE SHELTON
MUSCLE BIOPSIES: Send muscle moistened with saline and wrapped in gauze in an air tight container. Send on ice packs or dry ice overnight. Do not freeze unless holding for more than 24hrs for sendout. Call for lab prices. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: COMPARATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR LAB
OFFICE OF VET SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEFO
BASIC SCIENCE BLDG. RM. B 200
LA JOLLA, CA 92093-0614
(858) 534-1537
ATTN: DR. DIANE SHELTON
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS (EQUINE): Send 1g. external intercostal muscle, 1/2 ml serum for dogs. Put in an airtight container in the —80 degree freezer. Send overnight on dry ice. Can go in the REVCO over the weekend. Call lab for prices. Turn around time is 5-7 days. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: COMPARATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR LAB
OFFICES OF VET SERVICES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
BASIC SCIENCES BLDG. RM. 1057
LA JOLLA, CA 92093-0612
(858) 534-1537
ATTN: DR. DIANE SHELTON
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
CALICI/FELINE HERPES VIRUS PCR: Send 1 ml serum. Turn around time is one week. COST: $42.00 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
FORT COLLINS, CO 80523
(970) 491-1281
CISPLATIN TEST: Send 1ml serum frozen on dry ice. COST: call for prices. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80523
ATTN: DUANE HAMAR
(970) 491-6948
FIP TITER: Call for specimen required. Send frozen on dry ice or ice packs. Turn around time one week. COST: $6.00 first sample ($6.00 minimum) SHIPPING: 32.00. FIP PCR: $42.00
MAIL TO: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
FORT COLLINS, CO 80523
(970) 491-1281
HERPES PCR (FELINE): Send conjunctival swab frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: $34.50 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
FORT COLLINS, CO 80523
(970) 491-1281
TOXOPLASMOSIS IgG/IgM: Send 1ml serum on ice pack or frozen on dry ice. COST: $28..50, SHIPPING: $32.00.Turn around time one week. (NO PLASMA)
MAIL TO: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
FORT COLLINS, CO 80523
(970) 491-1281 ATTN: DR. LAPPIN
CORNELL
HISTOPATH BIOPSIES: Call lab or see file folder for sample requirements and prices.
MAIL TO: DIAGNOSTIC LAB
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 5786
ITHACA, NY. 14852-5786
(607) 253-3333 / 3900
VON WILLEBRAND’S TEST: Send 1 ml Na Citrate plasma in a plastic tube frozen on dry ice. Ship overnight. Turn around time is one week. COST: $31.50. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: DIAGNOSTIC LAB
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 5786
ITHACA, NY. 14852-5786
(607) 253-3333 / 3900
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER (RMSF), Ehrlichia canis, Neospora caninum, Lyme, Toxoplasmosis IgG and IgM: : (TVMDL runs this also) Send 1ml serum frozen on dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: 27.00, SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
COLLEGE OF VET MED
INFECTIOUS DISEASES LAB
Dept. of Med. Micro and Parasite
ATHENS, GA 30602
ATTN: DR. GREENE
(706) 542-9384 / 5812
G.I. LAB, TAMU
a-PROTEASE INHIBITOR (a1-PI): Send 1 g of each of three fecal specimens from 3 different bowel movements. Submit in special preweighed tubes obtained from the GI lab (2-2861).
Freeze each sample as soon as it is collected. Follow instructions outlined in the a1-PI sample submission instruction sheet. COST: $45.00 PLUS $12.00 for collection tubes. Test results should be available by 5 pm on Thursday.
ACTH STIMULATION: Send 1 ml serum or EDTA plasma for each pre and post samples. COST: $30.00 for both tests.
BILE ACIDS: Send .5 ml serum for each fasting and post-prandial sample. COST: $15.00/TEST. Results usually available by 5 pm on Tue. & Thur.
COBALAMIN / FOLATE: (only available in combination) Send 1 ml non-hemolyzed, fasting (12-18 hours) serum. Sample is stable and can remain at ambient temperatures. COST: $42.00. For COBALAMIN / FOLATE / TLI: Send 1.5 ml non-hemolyzed, fasting (12.-18 hours) serum. Sample is stable at ambient temperatures. COST: $58.50. Results are usually available by 5pm Fridays.
CPLI and FPLI: Send .5ml of frozen serum. Cost $33.75
HIGH DOSE DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION: Send 1 ml serum for each of these: Pre-Dex, 4 hr. post, 8 hr. post, COST: $15.00 each sample. Turn around time is one day.
LOW DOSE DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION: Send 1 ml serum for each of the following: Pre-Dex, 4 hr post, 8 hr. post, Turn around time is one day. COST: $15.00 / SAMPLE.
FT4: Send .5 ml serum. Test is started on Thursday and reported on Friday.. COST: $37.50.
T4: Send .5 ml serum. Turn around time is one day. COST: $9.00 FOR INITIAL DIAGNOSIS AND $9.00 FOR 4-6 HR. POST PILL TEST.
TLI: Send .5 ml fasting (12-18 hours) serum. Sample is stable at ambient temperatures. COST: $33.75, results usually available by 5 pm Friday. Call the lab and they will come get sample or put in orange top tube and place sample and order form in GI lab mailbox.
TSH: Send 1 ml serum. COST: $15.00. Results usually available in one day.
GREER LABS
ALLERGY TESTING: Send 1 ml serum in provided mailers, no refrigerant necessary. Put sample in extra baggie in case of leakage. Mailer kits are in Greer file. ACCT # 0299307. COST: see order form for fees. SHIPPING: free if Greer mailers are used.
MAIL TO: GREER LABS
P.O. BOX 800
LENOIR, NC 26845-0800
1-877-777-1080
HESKA CORP.
HEARTWORM Ab ONLY: Send .5 ml serum frozen on ice pack. Turn around time is one week. ACCT # 21023. COST: $16.50 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: HESKA CORP. REFERENCE LAB
1825 SHARP POINT DR.
FORT COLLINS, CO. 80525
888-437-5237
CANINE LEISHMANIASIS Ab TEST: Send 1 ml serum or plasma frozen on dry ice or ice packs. COST: $42.00 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: HESKA CORP. REFERENCE LAB
1825 SHARP POINT DR.
FORT COLLINS, CO. 80525
ATTN: ANN DONAHUE
888-437-5237
IDEXX
ACTH STIMULATION: Send 1 ml serum for each pre and post sample frozen on ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST: call for prices SHIPPING: free, IDEXX pays.
MAIL TO: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
1805 ROYAL LANE SUITE #103
DALLAS, TX. 75234
1-800-366-4184
FIV Ab WESTERN BLOT: See file folder for prices and details.
MAIL TO: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
1805 ROYAL LANE SUITE #103
DALLAS, TX. 75234
1-800-366-4184
HEARTWORM Ag / Ab: See file folder for prices and details.
MAIL TO: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
1805 ROYAL LANE SUITE #103
DALLAS, TX. 75234
1-800-366-4184
LUNG CANCER BIOPSY: Send fresh tissue in formalin or on ice packs overnight. If possible please send serum, plasma and/or urine sample. COST: FREE! SHIPPING: $32.00. This is an environmental tobacco smoke study. Please have clinician call IDEXX 800-444-4210 and talk to a pathogist for clarification of study selection criteria.
MAIL TO:
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
2825 K.O.V.R. DR.
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA. 95605
800-444-4210
T3: See file folder for prices and details.
MAIL TO: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
1805 ROYAL LANE SUITE #103
DALLAS, TX. 75234
1-800-366-4184
T4: See file folder for prices and details.
MAIL TO: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
1805 ROYAL LANE SUITE #103
DALLAS, TX. 75234
1-800-366-4184
TSH: See file folder for prices and details.
MAIL TO: IDEXX VETERINARY SERVICES
1805 ROYAL LANE SUITE #103
DALLAS, TX. 75234
1-800-366-4184
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
EHRLICHIA TITER (E. CANIS TITER): (TVMDL runs this also) Send 1ml serum frozen on dry ice or ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST: $36.00, SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE
2001 S. LINCOLN AVE.
PO BOX U
URBANA, IL 61802
ATTN: DR. RISTIC
(217) 333-1620
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
FERRITIN, TIBC, IRON: Send 1 ml serum or plasma frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Do not put in glass tube or transfer with glass pipette. Turn around time is one week. COST: $22.50 for iron and TIBC together, $45.00 for all three. SHIPPING $32.00.
FOR SUBMISSION FORMS AND PRICE UPDATES: http://www.vet.ksu.edu/depts/dmp/service/comp-hemo/
MAIL TO: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGY
1800 DENISON AVE.
MANHATTAN, KS. 66506
ATTN: SUE CHAVEY
(785) 532-4424/4039
PLATELET BINDING IgG: Send 2-3 ml EDTA plasma, record time of draw and brief history. Send on dry ice or cold packs overnight. COST: $75.00 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: ATTN: WILMA SHUMAN OR DR. WILKERSON
DEPT. OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE/PATHOBIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF VET. MED.
1800 DENISON AVE.
VMS BLDG. RM. 324
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
MANHATTAN, KS. 66506-5606
(785) 532-4617/4618
RABIES TITERS ON PEOPLE: Send 2 ml frozen serum on ice packs overnight. COST: $45.00 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: ATTN: DR. DEBORAH BRIGGS
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LAB
1800 DENISON AVE.
MANHATTAN, KS. 66506-5600
(785) 532-4455
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
EPM TITERS: Send at least 1/2ml serum and/or CSF fluid. Send frozen on ice pack . COST: $60.00, COMBO DEAL FOR CSF AND SERUM $82.50 ; SHIPPING: $32.00. (Plasma O.K., not preferred). Repeated thawing and freezing of CSF affects results. It is ok to freeze once.
MAIL TO: UNIV. OF KENTUCKY
Coldstream Research Campus-UK
1501 Bull Lea Road, Suite 104
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 514-4994
800-621-8378
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
BILE ACIDS (AVIAN): Send 1 ml serum or Li hep plasma frozen on dry ice or ice packs. These are run on M, W, and F. COST: $25.50 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
PATHOLOGY REFERENCE LAB
1550 NW 10TH AVE.
PAP BLDG. RM. 105
MIAMI, FL 33136
800-596-7390
(305) 243-6700 (DR. CRAY)
MAYO CLINIC
THIAMINE / B1 TEST: Send plasma from (2) Li hep or EDTA tubes, wrap in foil and freeze and send on dry ice or ice packs. Turn around time is 6-10 working days. Test # 90147. COST: $138.00 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: MAYO MEDICAL LAB
200 FIRST ST. SW
ROCHESTER, MN. 55905
800-533-1710
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
(Refer to account#16163 when calling for results)
ALDOSTERONE: See order forms for tests and prices.
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
GASTRIN: See order forms for tests and prices.
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
GROWTH HORMONE — SOMATOMEDIN C: Send 1 ml serum frozen on dry ice or ice pack. Turn around time is one week. COST: $48.00 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
HORMONE ASSAYS: See file folder for requirements and prices. Send sample frozen on dry ice or ice pack. Turn around time is one week. SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
MUSCLE BIOPSIES: Send samples in formalin cups, no refrigerant required, tape down lid and double baggie each specimen. When results come in, call for charges. 517-353-3045 using the MSU # they assign to the case. Our acct # 16163. SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
IPTH: Send 1 ml frozen on ice pack. Turn around time is one week. COST: 34.50 SHIPPING: 32.00. Also available is Hypercalcemia of malignancy profile which consists of PTHRP and iPTH COST: $55.50. PTHRP ALONE COST: $40.50.
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
THYROID PANEL: Send 2 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: $48.00 FOR CANINE $30.00 FOR NON-CANINE, THESE PRICES ARE FOR STANDARD, NOT PREMIUM THYROID FUNCTION TESTS. SHIPPING: $32.00. ACCT# 16163.
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
VITAMIN A: See order form for tests and prices.
MAIL TO: ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
ENDOCRINE DIAGNOSTIC SECTION
619 WEST FEE HALL B
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN 48824-1315
(517) 353-1683/0621
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
ASPERGILLUS TITER: Send .3-.5 ml serum or plasma frozen on ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST: $30.00 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: RAPTOR CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
1920 FITCH AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN. 55108
(612) 624-4745/8745
800-970-8636
KARYOTYPE TEST: Send Lithium Heparin Blood overnight. Do not spin down, no refrigerant needed. Cost: call for prices, Shipping: $32.00.
MAIL TO: UNIV. OF MINNESOTA
VETERINARY GENETICS
MINNESOTA VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LAB
1333 GARTNER AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
ATTN: Mr. Lance Buoen
(612) 624-4767
STONE (UROLITH) ANALYSIS: Send stones in cardboard tube container or small box, with form completed on both sides, by the clinician. No refrigerant necessary. Turn around time is three to four weeks. COST: FREE. SHIPPING: $6.00. SEND U.S. MAIL.
MAIL TO: MINNESOTA UROLITH CENTER
MINNESOTA COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
1352 BOYD AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
ATTN: DR. CARL OSBORNE
(612) 625-4221
NATIONAL VETERINARY LABS INC.
FELINE LEUKEMIA VIRUS: Send 2 unfixed blood smears or bone marrow smears in a slide holder. Turn around time is approximately 8 hours upon arrival of sample to the lab. Cost: $15.00 Shipping: $16.00. Send DHL, 2 day
MAIL TO: NATIONAL VETERINARY LAB
P.O. BOX 239
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417
ATTN: DR. HARDY
(201) 891-2992
NVSL
TULAREMIA SLIDE AGGLUTINATION: Call for price and sample requirements. Turn around time is one week.
MAIL TO: NATIONAL VETERINARY LAB
USDA A.P.H.I.S
1800 DAYTONA RD.
AMES, IOWA 50010
(515) 239-8200/8212
West Nile Virus: Call for price and sample requirements
NEOGEN CORP.
EPM TITER: Send 2 ml serum or 2 ml CSF or both frozen on dry ice or ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST: $60.00/EACH OR $82.50 FOR BOTH CSF AND SERUM. SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: NEOGEN CORP.
EPM TESTING LAB
628 WINCHESTER RD.
LEXINGTON, KY. 40505
800-477-8201
(606) 254-1221
FAX (606) 255-5532
NORTH CAROLINA STATE
BABESIA TEST: Send sample frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. SEROLOGY .5 ml serum COST: $27.00. PCR 2ml EDTA, COST: $75.00 SHIPPING $32.00.
MAIL TO: Vector Borne Disease Testing, RM C321
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
4700 HILLSBOROUGH
RALEIGH, NC 27606
(919) 513-6347 (results)
(919) 513-6357 (sample calls)
BARTONELLA: For serology send .5ml of frozen serum, on ice packs or dry ice. Test is run weekly. COST: 27.00. Bartonella culture; send 2 mls of EDTA. COST: $45.00 Turnaround time is 8 weeks.
MAIL TO: Vector Borne Disease Testing, RM C321
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
4700 HILLSBOROUGH
RALEIGH, NC 27606
(919) 513-6347 (results)
919) 513-6357 (sample calls)
EHRLICHIA TITER (E. canis): For serology send .5 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: $27.00. PCR send 2 ml EDTA COST: $75.00 SHIPPING: $30.00.
MAIL TO: Vector Borne Disease Testing, RM C321
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
4700 HILLSBOROUGH
RALEIGH, NC 27606
(919) 513-6347 (results)
(919) 513-6357 (sample calls)
LYME’S DISEASE: For serology send .5 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: $27.000. PCR send 2 ml EDTA COST: $75.00 SHIPPING: $30.00.
MAIL TO: Vector Borne Disease Testing, RM C321
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
4700 HILLSBOROUGH
RALEIGH, NC 27606
(919) 513-6347 (results)
(919) 513-6357 (sample calls)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER: For serology send .5 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: $27.000. PCR send 2 ml EDTA COST: $75.00 SHIPPING: $30.00.
MAIL TO: Vector Borne Disease Testing, RM C321
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
4700 HILLSBOROUGH
RALEIGH, NC 27606
(919) 513-6347 (results)
(919) 513-6357 (sample calls)
TICK PANEL: Serology; send 1 ml of serum. Panel includes RMSF, E. Canis, Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia. Run weekly. COST: $90.00 SHIPPING: $30.00
MAIL TO: Vector Borne Disease Testing, RM C321
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
4700 HILLSBOROUGH
RALEIGH, NC 27606
(919) 513-6347 (results)
(919) 513-6357 (sample calls)
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
SARCOCYSTIS TITER: Send 2ml serum frozen on dry ice. Turn around time 2-3 weeks. COST: $30.00 for IFA test. Shipping: $30.00
MAIL TO: INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND PHYSIOLOGY
224 VETERINARY MEDICINE
STILLWATER, OK 74078-2006
(405) 744-8160
ATTN: DR. FOX
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Muscle Biopsies: Call lab for sample requirements and instructions. COST: $48.00. Shipping: $30.00.
MAIL TO: DR. BETH VALENTINE VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
30TH AND WASHINGTON WAY
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, OR 97331
(541)737-6817
ZOOGEN, INCORP.
PARENTAGE TESTING: Call lab for sample requirements and prices. Send sample frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. SHIPPING: $30.00.
MAIL TO: ZOOGEN INCORPORATED
1902 E. 8th Street
DAVIS, CA 95616-2504
(530) 750-5757
(800) 995-2473
SEX IDENTIFCATION (AVIAN): Send whole blood in alcohol (clinicians usually send them up alread in alcohol). Turn around time is one week. They also do DNA analysis on other species. COST: $30.00 SHIPPING: US MAIL $5.00 OR AIRBORNE $10.00 (ship in regular cardboard box).
MAIL TO: ZOOGEN INCORPORATED
1902 E. 8th Street
DAVIS, CA 95616-2504
(530) 750-5757
(800) 995-2473
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
ERYTHROPOIETIN: Send 1 ml serum frozen on dry ice. The test is run every 6 weeks. COST: $112.50 SHIPPING: $30.00. Call for more details.
MAIL TO: DR. GIGER/ERYTHROPOIETIN TEST
DEPT. OF CLINICAL STUDIES
SCHOOL OF VET. MED., UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3900 DELANCEY ST. RM. 4013
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19104-6010
(215) 898-3375
IMMUNOGLOBULIN BY RADIAL DIFFUSION (IgG, IgM, IgA): Send 1 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: $60.00 SHIPPING: $30.00.
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Immunology Service Center
UHUP Room #4001
3850 SPRUCE ST.
PHILLADELPHIA, PA 19104-6010
(215) 898-6882/4680
METABOLIC SCREEN: Send 1ml (optional) serum and 5-10 ml of urine frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Cost: FREE. Shipping: $30.00
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
MEDICAL GENETICS SECTION
METABOLIC SCREENING LAB
3850 SPRUCE ST.
PHILLADELPHIA, PA 19104-6010
ATTN: DR. URS GIGER/DR. PING WANG
(215) 898-8076/7545
PHOSPHOFRUCTOKINASE SCREENING TEST: Send 2 small EDTA whole blood tubes at room temp. Tests usually run on English springer spaniels and Cocker Spaniels. Turn around time is 10 working days. COST: $112.50 SHIPPING: U.S. MAIL $6.00
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
MEDICAL GENETICS LAB
3850 SPRUCE ST.
PHILLADELPHIA, PA 19104-6010
ATTN: DR. URS GIGER
(215) 898-8076
PROTATEK
BABESIA TEST: Send 1 ml serum frozen on ice packs or dry ice. Turn around time is one week. COST: canine $39.00 bovine $22.50 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: PROTATEK REFERENCE LAB
574 EAST ALAMO ST. SUITE #90
CHANDLER, AZ. 85225
(480) 545-8499
FAX (480) 545-8409
EHRLICHIA TITER (E. canis): Send 1 ml serum frozen on ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST: $39.00 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: PROTATEK REFERENCE LAB
574 EAST ALAMO ST. SUITE #90
CHANDLER, AZ. 85225
(480) 545-8499
FAX (480) 545-8409
LYME’S DISEASE IFA: Send 1 ml serum frozen on dry ice or ice packs. COST: $39.00. SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: PROTATEK REFERENCE LAB
574 EAST ALAMO ST. SUITE #90
CHANDLER, AZ. 85225
(480) 545-8499
FAX (480) 545-8409
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER: Send 1 ml serum frozen on dry ice or ice packs. COST" $39.00 SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: PROTATEK REFERENCE LAB
574 EAST ALAMO ST. SUITE #90
CHANDLER, AZ. 85225
(480) 545-8499
FAX (480) 545-8409
TICK PANEL (AKA RICKETTSIA / BORRELLIA): Send 1 ml serum frozen on dry ice or ice packs. COST: $93.00. SHIPPING: $32.00
MAIL TO: PROTATEK REFERENCE LAB
574 EAST ALAMO ST. SUITE #90
CHANDLER, AZ. 85225
(480) 545-8499
FAX (480) 545-8409
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
IgA: Send 1-2 ml frozen serum on dry ice overnight. Turn around time is one week. Cost: 18.00. Shipping: 32.00.
MAIL TO: CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY SERVICE LAB
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
(765) 494-7440
(765) 494-7567
T4: Send 1 ml frozen serum on ice pack. Turn around time is one week. COST: $13.50 SHIPPING $32.00
MAIL TO: PURDUE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VET. MED.
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
G 351 LYNN HALL
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907-1249
(765) 494-7563/3972
TSH: Send 1 ml serum frozen on an ice pack. Turn around time is one week. COST: $14.25 SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: PURDUE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF VET. MED.
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
G 351 LYNN HALL
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA 47907-1249
(765) 494-7563/3972
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
SPERM CHROMATIN STRUCTURE ASSAY: Send semen frozen on dry ice. Ship FEDEX only. Turn around time is one week. COST: $300.00 (VARNER BILLS) SHIPPING: $32.00.
MAIL TO: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
ANIMAL SCIENCE COMPLEX RM. 136
DR. EVANSON C/O OLSON BIOCHEMISTRY
NORTH CAMPUS DR.
BROOKINGS, SD. 57007-1217
(605) 688-5474
SYTROVET, INC.
MALIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER: Send whole blood refrigerated on ice packs. Receiver will pay shipping. Use FEDEX acct #2112-4551-4. COST: $37.50 SHIPPING: FREE
DR. MARTEN’S RESEARCH SHIP OUTS: Send serum / EDTA blood. Send FEDEX (receiver pays shipping). FEDEX forms are in bottom send out file. Send frozen on dry ice or ice packs.
MAIL TO: DR. GINA McMILLAN
SYNTROVET, INC.
9699 LACKMAN RD.
LENEXA, KS. 66219
(913) 888-8876
TVMDL
ACTH ENDOGENOUS: Send .5 ml EDTA plasma. Blood should be collected from the patient in a resting state into an EDTA tube. COST: $42.00
ACTH STIMULATION: Send 1 ml serum or EDTA plasma for each pre and post samples. COST: $33.00 for both tests.
BILE ACIDS: Send .5 ml serum or plasma for each fasting and post-prandial sample. COST: $12.00 each test.
CAE TEST: Send 1 ml serum. COST: $7.50.
CHAGAS IFA: Send 1ml of serum. $21.00
DISTEMPER IFA: Send .5 ml serum. COST: $18.00.
EHRLICHIA SCREEN: Send 1 ml serum or plasma. COST: $15.00.
EHRLICHIA TITER (E. canis titer): Send 1 ml serum or plasma. COST: $31.50.
ERYTHROPOIETIN: Send 1 ml serum. COST: $67.50
LEAD: Send 1-5 ml EDTA blood or Li Hep plasma or 20 g tissue or feces. Do not spin down blood! COST: $22.50.
LEISHMANIASIS Ab TEST: Send 1ml serum. COST: $24..00
LEPTO TITERS (ALL SEROVARS): Send 1ml serum or plasma. Minimum sample required is 200ul. COST: $9.00
LYME’S DISEASE IFA: Send 1 ml serum or plasma. COST: $15.00 (screen) $31.50 (titer).
NEOSPORA CANINUM TITER: ELISA: $12.00; IFA: $15.00; ELISA and IFA: $21.00Send .5-1.0 ml serum.
PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS: Send serum, CSF, or urine. COST: $34.50.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER: Send 1 ml serum or plasma. COST: $13.50 (screen) or $31.50 (titer).
SALMONELLA PCR: Send refrigerated feces. COST: $30.00.
Tick Panel (Ehrlichia, Lyme, RMSF): send 1ml serum/plasma: $37.50
T4: Send .5 ml serum or plasma. COST $12.00.
T4 (FREE): Send .5 ml serum or plasma. COST $12.00
Free T4 by ED: send .5ml serum/plasma. COST: $39.00.
T3: Send .5 ml serum or plasma. COST $12.00.
THYROID PANEL I (T3, T4, FT4, TSH): Send 2 ml serum or plasma. COST: $46.50
THYROID PANEL II (T4, FT4, TSH): Send 2ml serum or plasma. COST: $37.50
TOXOPLASMOSIS IgG / IgM: Send 1 ml serum. COST: $13.50 each.
TSH: Send 1 ml serum or plasma. COST: $18.00.
ZINC: Send 3 ml serum in special tube or 10 g of liver tissue. COST: $12.00 for serum analysis or $22.50 for liver tissue analysis.
DERM HISTOPATH: Send formalin-fixed samples and histopath form. COST: $90.00 (short form) $105.00 (long form).
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
CK, ALBUMIN QUOTIENT AND IgG INDEX, BIOCHEMICAL INDEXES: Call for sample requirements. Send overnight frozen on ice packs. Cost: call for prices. Shipping: 32.00 .
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
2407 RIVER DR.
KNOXVILLE, TN 37996-4400
ATTN: DR. FRANK ANDREWS
(423) 974-5638
ERYTHROPOIETIN: Send 1 ml serum frozen on dry ice. Turn around time is two weeks. COST: $120.00 SHIPPING $32.00.
MAIL TO: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
2407 RIVER DR. ROOM A 105, VTH
KNOXVILLE, TN 37996-4400
(423) 974-5638
TEXAS A&M CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY
| TEST | COST ($) |
| Baermann | 15.00 |
| Combination Direct and Floatation | 15.00 |
| Copro culture ( Culture and ID larvae) | 30.00 |
| Di Fil test | 15.00 |
| Direct fecal exam | 7.50 |
| EPG (McMasters) | 10.50 |
| EPG (Wisconsin double centrifugal) | 15.00 |
| Fecal Floatation (Zn SO4, NaCl, Sugar) | 9.00 |
| Fluke finder | 12.00 |
| Gross specimen ID | 18.00 |
| Knott Test | 15.00 |
| Larval development assay | 375.00 |
| Sedimentation | 18.00 |
| Stains (blood, fecal) | 15.00 |
| Worm count, organ | 60.00 |
| Other parasitology | variable |
| After hours parasitology | variable |
Texas A&M Clinical Pharmacology
Therapeutic drug monitoring
| DRUG | PEAK (hrs post dose | TROUGH (hrs post dose) | cost ($) |
| PHENOBARBITAL | 5 | 12 | 28.13/16.13 FEAS |
| POTASSIUM BROMIDE | ------- | 12 | 42.00 |
|
DIGOXIN oral
IV |
1.5-2.0 |
12
PTND |
49.50/33.75 FEAS |
| AMIKACIN | 1.5-2 | PTND | 35.25/24.75 FEAS |
| GENTAMICIN | 1.5-2 | PTND | 35.25/24.75 FEAS |
| BENZODIAZEPINES | 5 | 12 | 35.25/24.75 FEAS |
| PRIMIDONE | 5 | 12 | 35.25/24.75 FEAS |
| THEOPHYLLINE | 2 | PTND | 35.25/24.75 FEAS |
| CYCLOSPORINE | CALL | CALL | 72.75 |
PTND = prior to next dose FEAS = for each additional sample
OTHER DRUGS THAT CAN BE MEASURED: ASPIRIN, FLUOXETIME QUINIDIN, TOBRAMYCIN, DILANTIN, METRONIDAZOLE, PROCAINAMIDE, ACEPROMAZINE, ACETOMINOPHEN, TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS
**Please call 845-9180 for prices.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
CAE TEST: Send .5-1.0 ml serum frozen on ice packs. Turn around time is one week. COST: $22.50 SHIPPING $30.00.
MAIL TO: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
ANIMAL DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC LAB
P.O. BOX 2037
RM. 155 N BUSTAD HALL
PULLMAN, WA. 99164-7034
(509) 335-9696
