Individual Chemistry Tests
| Name | Individual Chemistry Tests |
|---|---|
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen | Serum or Heparin Plasma |
| Price | $20.00/ea. Plus $5 for each additional assay. |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time | Same day results if submitted before 3:00pm |
| Special Instructions | Fasting recommended. Avoid hemolysis. Allow whole blood to clot at least 30 minutes before separating. Separate serum/plasma if delivery to lab will exceed 24 hours. Refrigerate after collection. |
| Description | Select from: ALB, ALP, ALT (small animal), AST, BUN, CA, CHOL, CREAT, CK, CL, FE, GGT, GLDH (canine and large animal), GLUC, K, LACT, LPS, MG, NA, PHOS, TBILI, TCO2, TP, UA and calculation of Globulin, ALB/GLOB ratio, calculated Anion Gap, CA/PHOS ratio, Corrected CL, NA/K ratio, and calculated Osmolality. |
| Sampling Requirements | 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparinized plasma; whole blood <24 hours old |
| Collection Container | Red top tube or other tube without additive, or green top tube (lithium heparin). |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples with unique identifiers. Do not ship whole blood. Separate serum/plasma before shipping. Ship overnight on cold pack. |
| Species | Most species; Reference ranges not available for all species |