Small Redworm Blood Test

Diagnosing small red worm infections and encysted phases. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €40.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Faecal egg worm count Related article(s) None

SMDA (Symmetric Dimethylarginine)

Early and sensitive marker of kidney disease. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Referred test €55.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) None Related article(s) None

Streptococcus equi (Strangles) ELISA

ELISA test that detects two specific antigens (A and C). Results ≤ 0.2 for both antigens are considered negative and indicate that the animal is unlikely to have been exposed to S. equi 2 weeks prior to sampling or be a carrier. Results 0.3 to 0.4 for either antigen are considered suspect and indicate that […]

Streptococcus equi ELISA (Paired Sera)

Results 0.3 to 0.4 for either antigen are considered suspect and indicate that recent exposure to S. equi may have occurred. A follow up sample taken 10-21 days after the first sample should be tested to look for a rising titre. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum 5 days €60.00 Biochemistry Equine Related […]

Relaxin (Pregnancy)

Canine pregnancy test, sample taken 28 days or more post mating.” Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €70.00 Biochemistry Canine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None

Rhodococcos equi Serology

“ELISA assay to detect antibodies to Rhodococcus equi virulence associated protein A (VapA) strain in serum (clotted) samples and provides measured titres. Results will not prove active infection but will indicate the degree of exposure to and antibody production against the virulent strain. In the presence of clinical signs, a high titre may indicate the […]

Potassium Bromide

Monitoring the use of potassium bromide as an anti-epileptic treatment. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €60.00 Biochemistry Canine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None

PMSG (Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin)

PMSG is produced from endometrial cups between 40 and 100 days post covering. PMSG is subject to false positives if the foal dies and the endometrial cups continue to produce PMSG for some time. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €65.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Oestrone sulphate (female) Related article(s) None

Piroplasmosis (IFAT)

Piroplasmosis (Babesia caballi and Theileria equi) IFAT. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €95.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Piroplasmosis (ELISA), Piroplasmosis (CFT), Equine Piroplasmosis PCR Related article(s) None

Piroplasmosis (ELISA)

Piroplasmosis (Babesia caballi and Theileria equi) is a tick borne parasitic infection tested for by ELISA serology. It presents with pyrexia, depression and loss of appetite 10-20 days post infection, followed by anaemia, constipation and jaundice. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum 5 days €60.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Piroplasmosis (CFT), Piroplasmosis (IFAT), […]