ALT (Alanine Transaminase)
Part of small animal biochemistry profiles, ALT is useful as a indicator of liver disease in dogs and cats. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Basic biochemistry small animals, Basic small animal profile, Comprehensive profile small animals, Liver profile small animals, PU / PD […]
Allergy Testing
Environmental, food and insect panels available. Contact the lab for further details. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test Price on request Biochemistry Equine and canine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
Albumin
Hyperalbuminaemia (Alb > 35.0 g / l) can be a reflection of dehydration. Clinicians have to recognise that this may be a transient and self-correcting entity in otherwise healthy and well-managed horses sampled at rest and may not merit recourse to fluid therapy. Consistent minor hyperalbuminaemia and electrolyte elevations may be used to remind management […]
ACTH Stimulation
ACTH stimulation test is used in the diagnosis of canine hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) and hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) in dogs. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €77.00 Biochemistry Canine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
ACTH test is used in the diagnosis of PPID. This test is performed only on EDTA plasma. Samples should be taken into EDTA bottles and delivered to the lab immediately, otherwise the plasma must be separated from the red cells prior to delivery to the lab. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Chilled EDTA […]
Lipase
Elevated in acute pancreatitis. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €23.10 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Comprehensive profile small animals, Canine specific pancreatic lipase, Amylase Related article(s) None
Selenium (Serum)
Elevated levels are found in cases of selenium toxicity. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Referred test €50.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) GPX (Selenium) Related article(s) None
Vitamin E
None Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €55.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
Calcium
Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Biochemistry farm animals, Comprehensive profile small animals, Health screen farm animals, Kidney profile equine, Kidney profile plus creatinine clearance, Mineral profile, Pooled mineral profile, PU / PD profile small animals Related article(s) None
Zinc
Zinc level can be decreased following prolonged use of corticosteroids, malabsorption and cirrhosis. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum 5 Days €25.00 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) None Related article(s) None