Species: 
All species except primates.
Test Fee: 
84.00
Setup Days: 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Turn Around Time: 
1 day, results same day when possible.
Shipping Requirements: 
Label all samples. Ship overnight or 2 day in a insulated container with ice packs. Use a rigid slide container if smears are also sent. Cardboard containers are not recommended.
Specimen Requirements: 

Minimum 0.5 mL body fluid in EDTA (purple top) tube, +/- air dried smears. Note: Samples received in EDTA are not acceptable for bacterial culture.

Additional Information: 

Quantitative measurement and cytologic evaluation of cells from fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts and PCV for grossly hemorrhagic samples; preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated). Provide the origin of the fluid (pleural, abdominal, pericardial, synovial) and a brief clinical description and history. Note: Other fluid samples such as BAL/TTW, FNA from dermal mass, abscess or bile are ordered as Cytology-Aspirate/Smear. Test available as STAT for additional fee. After 5:00 pm, test is available as “Call In” for an additional fee.