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EQUINE TESTS A-Z
The tests we regularly perform are listed below. If a test you require is not listed here,please contact us.
Title | Assay Type | COMMENTS | Turnaround time | Sample Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACTH | Endocrine | ACTH Abnormal ACTH levels are associated with diseases such as Cushing's Disease (called PPID in horses). Note that ACTH is unstable and should be spun-down and the plasma separated as soon as possible. Store refrigerated, or ideally frozen, if not measuring the ACTH immediately. | same day | E | LACTHE |
ALP | Clinical Chemistry | same day | S/HP | LBIO | |
ALT | Serum ALT levels rise after liver damage. The ALT test is often part of an initial screening for liver disease. | same day | S | ||
AMH | Reproductive | 7 days | S | LAMHEQ | |
Alb/HB occult blood (Succeed) | Same day | Faeces | |||
Albumin | Clinical Chemistry | same day | S/HP | LBIO | |
Ammonia | Clinical Chemistry | same day | HP | LAMMO | |
Antibiotic sensitivity testing | Bacteriology | LBACTS | |||
Bacteriological culture (areobic and anaerobic) | Bacteriology | LBACT | |||
Bile Acids | Clinical Chemistry | same day | S/HP | LBIO | |
Bilirubin | same day | Serum | |||
Biochemistry - equine | same day | Serum | |||
Blood culture | Bacteriology | 3-4 days | Various | LBC | |
Blood smear | Haematology | same day | E | LMAN | |
CBC/Differential | Haematology | same day | E | LFHAEM | |
CEM culture - clitoral | 7 days | Clitoral Swab | |||
CEM qPCR | qPCR Profiles | Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Taylorella equigenitalis | 1 day | swabs | LCEMP |
CEM qPCR Panel - stallion | qPCR Profiles | Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Taylorella equigenitalis | 1 day | swabs | LCEMPS |
CSF Analysis | Fluid Analysis | Includes cytology and TP, albumin, globulin | same day | CSF | LCSF |
Calcium (ionised) | Clinical Chemistry | same day | S/HP | LBIOCALI |
Sample Types Key
BAL = bronchoalveolar lavage
C = Citrate blood
CES = Cervical Swab
CO = Colostrum
CS = Clitoral Swab
CSF = Cerebrospinal fluid
E = EDTA Blood
EP = EDTA Plasma
EP/HP = EDTA plasma or lithium-heparin plasma
ENS = Endometrial Swab
FIO = Fluoride Oxalate
GPW = Guttural Pouch Wash
HP = Heparin plasma
NPS = Nasopharyngeal Swab
S = Serum
S/HP = Serum or lithium-heparin plasma
SE = Sellotape
TW = Tracheal wash
UFS = Urethra, Urethral Fossa, Urethral Sheath
UTF = Uterine flush
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