Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Cytology
Test Codes
1162
Test Fee
$88.00
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.
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.