Thyroid Panel
| Name | Thyroid panel |
|---|---|
| Section | Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen | Serum only |
| Price | $90 for Canine (TSH, FT4, TT4) $65 Feline for (TSH, TT4) |
| Schedule | Monday - Friday |
| Turnaround Time | Same day results if submitted before 3:00pm |
| Special Instructions | Fasting recommended. No gel separator. Allow whole blood to clot at least 30 minutes before separating. Separate serum before shipping and ship overnight on cold pack. Refrigerate after collection. |
| Description | Automated measurement of TSH, TT4, and FT4 in serum by chemiluminescence. Canine panel includes TSH, TT4, and FT4. Feline panel includes TT4 and FT4. OFA Canine Registry requests will be forwarded to TVMDL. |
| Sampling Requirements | 0.5 mL serum per sample |
| Collection Container | Red top tube or other tube without additive |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples with unique identifiers. Do not ship whole blood. Separate serum before shipping. Ship overnight on cold pack. |
| Species | Canine, Feline |