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. rigid slide container. Cardboard containers are not recommended.
Specimen Requirements: 

at least 0.5 mL of body fluid with or without (or +/-) air dried slides.

Additional Information: 

Cytologic evaluation of cells from fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts (with EDTA and non-flocculent samples), preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated). Provide the origin of the fluid (i.e. pleural fluid, fluid from mass on left shoulder) and a brief clinical description and history. Test available as STAT for additional fee before 4:30 after 4:30 test is available as Call In for additional fee. PCV for grossly hemorrhagic samples.