Canine DXM Suppression Test
Used in the diagnosis of canine Cushing’s disease (HAC). Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum x 3 Same day €100.00 Biochemistry Canine Related test(s) ACTH stimulation Related article(s) None
Bilirubin (Total)
Elevations can occur in inappetence and when samples are taken prior to feeding, especially morning feeding. Elevation can be a useful indicator of a need for further hepatic evaluation which may include measures of bile acids, glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH). Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related […]
Bilirubin (Indirect)
Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Liver profile equine Related article(s) None
Bile Acid Stimulation
Samples are taken fasting and 2 hrs post prandial for bile acids to evaluate hepatic function. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €38.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
Bile Acid
Test used to evaluate hepatic function. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €25.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Liver profile equine, Liver profile small animals Related article(s) None
Bicarbonate
Bicarbonate results from a chemistry analyser can give an indication to acid base status, but should not replace blood gas analysis. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
BHB
BHB (Beta-hydroxybutyrate) is used as an indicator of energy deficit. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum 1-5 days €16.50 Biochemistry Bovine and ovine Related test(s) Health screen farm animals, Pooled mineral profile Related article(s) None
Anaplasma
Tick borne intracellular bacteria. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €45.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
Ammonia
Increased ammonia levels may indicate hepatic dysfunction or hyperammonaemia of neurological symptoms. Note: Contact the lab before submitting a sample as this is an unstable test. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species K2-EDTA. Note: Contact the lab prior to sampling Same day €75.00 Biochemistry — Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)
AMH is elevated in mares with granulosa cells. It is a marker of the presence of testicular tissue in males. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €110.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None