Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine

Detection of IgG levels by quantitative radial immunodiffusion. Samples must be received in the lab by 5 pm the day prior to testing, otherwise samples will be held until the next scheduled testing day.

Measurement of calcium by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Cytologic evaluation of cells from CSF samples. Includes gross examination, cell counts, glucose, CK and microprotein. Preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated), and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Provide a brief clinical description or history. Test is available STAT for additional fee. After 5:00 pm, test is available as “Call In” for additional fee.

Measurement of creatine kinase by automated analyzer. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, reticulocytes, PLT, MPV. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

WBC estimate, PCV, PP and PLT estimate. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, hemoparasite exam. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, PLT, MPV by automated analyzer and fibrinogen. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

WBC estimate, PCV, PP and PLT estimate. Microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, hemoparasite exam. Test available as STAT with additional Fee.

Culture, identification, and enumeration (CFU/ml) of mycoplasma found in milk to assess mycoplasmal load of stored milk. Not for the purposes of diagnosing mastitis. This test is for milk holding tanks, not for individual animals or to diagnose mastitis