Protein Electrophoresis
Protein electrophoresis helps determine the significance of raised globulin levels and identifies specific globulin fraction. Alpha 2 globulin shows acute-phase inflammatory protein responses, beta 1 globulins associated with mixed strongyle larval activity, beta 2 globulins are often associated with hepatopathy and gamma globulins show antibody responses to bacteria or viral infections. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time […]
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
These are also muscle enzymes but the latter is less muscle specific than the former. AST has a longer half-life than CK. Because AST levels peak more slowly (24 to 48 hrs post insult) but do not revert to normal (in the absence of further insult) until 10-21 days, they are more useful in monitoring […]
Serum Amyloid A (SAA)
SAA in a highly sensitive acute-phase inflammatory protein used to monitor early response to infection / inflammation and the response to treatment. Most horses have very low or zero measurable levels which rise quickly in acute inflammation. Levels rise and fall quickly with subsidence of inflammation. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Same […]
Troponin
Raised levels may indicate cardiac disease and warrant further investigation. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €66.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
Progesterone
Progesterone may be used to identify when ovulation has taken place in many species by serial sampling. Progesterone may be helpful in monitoring mares with historical failed pregnancies. Most pregnant mares have a level of > 4 ng / ml but there is considerable individual and daily variation. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species […]
Testosterone
Testosterone may be used to determine cryptorchidism in male horses under the age of 3 years. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €48.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) AMH (Anti-Mullerian hormone), Testosterone rig test, Oestrone sulphate (male) Related article(s) None
Potassium
Most electrolyte values seen in screening profiles lie within or very close to, reference ranges in healthy horses. They are elevated in tandem with the elevated albumin levels seen in dehydration. Significant deviations from these norms are usually seen in profound illness such as systemic illness, GIT or urinary tract disease. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time […]
Sodium
Most electrolyte values seen in screening profiles lie within or very close to, reference ranges in healthy horses. They are elevated in tandem with the elevated albumin levels seen in dehydration. Significant deviations from these norms are usually seen in profound illness such as systemic illness, GIT or urinary tract disease. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time […]
Glucose
Test used in the diagnosis of intestinal malabsorption and diabetes mellitus. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Fluoride oxalate Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Basic biochemistry small animals, Basic small animal profile, Comprehensive profile small animals, Glucose tolerance test, PU / PD profile small animals Related article(s) None
Magnesium
Levels may be raised in renal failure and liver disease, decreased levels may be seen in intestinal malabsorption. 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) None