MCV (Mean Cell Volume)
Size of the red cells. 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 count, Full […]
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytosis (Lymphs > 5.0 x 109 / L) is a feature of chronic bacterial infections and the secondary phase of bacterial infection that often follows from primary viral infections. Lymphopaenia (Lymphs < 1.0 x 10 9 / L) may be seen in septic shock and severe viral infections and although reported as such, is seldom of much use […]
Haemoglobin
Every undergraduate and many lay persons 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. It is a labile parameter influenced by splenic contraction following exercise or excitement and blood […]
WBC (White Blood Cells)
In elite horses leucocytosis and leucopaenia can be defined as WBC > 10.0 x 109/ L and < 6.0 x 109/ L, respectively. Values lying close to these values should be interpreted with caution given the potentially confusing effects of catecholamine induced mobilisation of cells in this series and the need for appropriate filling of […]
Eosinophils
Eosinophilia (eosinophils > 0.5 x 109 / L) can be seen in parasitism and allergy. It may also be seen in chronic eosinophilic granulomatous enteritis. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA Same day €16.00 Haematology Multi Related test(s) Basic small animal profile, Clotting and anaemia profile equine, Clotting and anaemia profile small animals, Comprehensive […]
DCT (Direct Coombs Test)
Used to diagnose immune mediated haemolysis, an anaemia. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA Same day €35.00 Haematology Equine and canine Related test(s) Clotting and anaemia profile equine 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
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