Copper (serum)
Levels are increased in infection, leukaemia, some anaemias, thyroid disorders and cirrhosis. Levels are decreased in lack of copper in the diet, iron deficient anaemia, loss of caeruloplasmin, nephrosis and protein losing enteropathy. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Mineral profile, Pooled mineral profile Related article(s) […]
Cortisol (blood)
Used to assess adrenocortical function. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Same day €40.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) ACTH stimulation, DXM suppression test Related article(s) None
Insulin (fasting)
Insulin can be a useful test in the diagnosis of equine Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Same day €47.50 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) Related article(s) None