Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) samples can be helpful in the diagnosis of small airway disease. Cytological examinations of tracheal washes or BAL samples may help in the characterisation of mucous production and acute and chronic, septic and reactive (non-septic) inflammatory responses. Bacterial culture can be useful in identifying specific pathogens and guiding antimicrobial therapy. Sample Requirement […]

Cytology only (BAL / TRL)

BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) / TRL (Tracheal Lavage) samples can be helpful in the diagnosis of small airway disease. Cytological examinations of tracheal washes or BAL samples may help in the characterisation of mucous production and acute and chronic, septic and reactive (non-septic) inflammatory responses. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA, plain tube Up […]

Tracheal Wash (TRL)

BAL samples can be helpful in the diagnosis of small airway disease. Cytological examinations of tracheal washes or BAL samples may help in the characterisation of mucous production and acute and chronic, septic and reactive (non-septic) inflammatory responses. . Bacterial culture can be useful in identifying specific pathogens and guiding antimicrobial therapy. Sample Requirement Turnaround […]

Fluid Cytology (FNA)

Fine-needle aspiration is a diagnostic procedure used to investigate lumps or masses. In this technique, a thin, hollow needle is inserted into the mass for sampling of cells that, after being stained, are examined under a microscope. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species EDTA, plain tube Up to 48 hours €27.50 Histology Equine Related […]

Warmblood Fragile Foal – WFFS (Referral Test)

Horse Sport Ireland launched a health screening scheme for Warmblood Fragile Foal Syndrome (WFFS) testing, it is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and supported by the HSI board. WFFS is genetic condition, typically found in Warmblood horses, which effects the foals’ connective tissue. The condition is characterised by fragile […]

Anti-Coagulant Screen (Referral Test)

Available upon request when a post mortem has been performed and exposure to an anti-coagulant is suspected Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Available on request — €80.00 Pathology All species Related test(s) None Related article(s) None