APTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)

Test for clotting disorders run in conjunction with prothrombin time. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Citrate Same day €30.00 Haematology Multi Related test(s) Clotting and anaemia profile equine, Clotting and anaemia profile small animals, Prothrombin time 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

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