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
Blood Smear Exam
Blood smear examined for any abnormalities. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA sample and blood smear Same day €30.00 Haematology Multi Related test(s) Basic small animal profile, Clotting and anaemia profile equine, Clotting and anaemia profile small animals, Comprehensive profile small animals, Diagnostic haematology, basic biochemistry and inflammatory proteins, Full blood count, Full […]
Blood Packs for Red Cells
Red cells are washed 3 times, re-suspended in saline and returned to the client. This is used as a treatment for neonatal isoerythrolysis. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Blood bags Same day €125.00 Haematology Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
Blood Pack for Plasma
Plasma is separated and returned to the client. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Blood bags Same day €33.00 Haematology Multi Related test(s) None 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