Reticulocytes
Reticulocytes are evidence of red cell regeneration in some species. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA Same day €16.50 Haematology Multi Related test(s) Clotting and anaemia profile small animals, Comprehensive profile small animals, Full blood count small animals, PU / PD profile small animals Related article(s) None
Relaxin (Pregnancy)
Canine pregnancy test, sample taken 28 days or more post mating.” Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €70.00 Biochemistry Canine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
RBC (Red Blood Cells)
Every undergraduate and many laypersons understand that packed cell volume (PCV l/l or %) rises in dehydration and shock and falls in (extreme) haemorrhage. PCV is however, probably the least useful RBC measure in the elite athlete. As noted previously, it is a labile parameter influenced by splenic contraction following exercise or excitement and blood […]
Rhodococcos equi Serology
“ELISA assay to detect antibodies to Rhodococcus equi virulence associated protein A (VapA) strain in serum (clotted) samples and provides measured titres. Results will not prove active infection but will indicate the degree of exposure to and antibody production against the virulent strain. In the presence of clinical signs, a high titre may indicate the […]
Prothrombin Time
Test for clotting disorders run in conjunction with APTT. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Citrate Same day €33.00 Haematology Multi Related test(s) APTT (Activated partial thromboplastin time), Clotting and anaemia profile equine, Clotting and anaemia profile small animals Related article(s) None
Potassium Bromide
Monitoring the use of potassium bromide as an anti-epileptic treatment. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €60.00 Biochemistry Canine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None
PMSG (Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin)
PMSG is produced from endometrial cups between 40 and 100 days post covering. PMSG is subject to false positives if the foal dies and the endometrial cups continue to produce PMSG for some time. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €65.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Oestrone sulphate (female) Related article(s) None
Platelets
Platelet play an essential role in haemostasis. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA Same day €16.50 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 and basic biochemistry, Diagnostic haematology, basic biochemistry and inflammatory proteins, Full blood […]
Piroplasmosis (IFAT)
Piroplasmosis (Babesia caballi and Theileria equi) IFAT. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €95.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Piroplasmosis (ELISA), Piroplasmosis (CFT), Equine Piroplasmosis PCR Related article(s) None
Piroplasmosis (ELISA)
Piroplasmosis (Babesia caballi and Theileria equi) is a tick borne parasitic infection tested for by ELISA serology. It presents with pyrexia, depression and loss of appetite 10-20 days post infection, followed by anaemia, constipation and jaundice. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum 5 days €60.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Piroplasmosis (CFT), Piroplasmosis (IFAT), […]