FAQs

Sample Submission

Cytology vs Fluid Cytology
Histopathology: Mini Report vs Full Report
Questions about sample submission or interpretation of results
Tests not listed on test request form>

Minimum Sample Volume Needed

CBC
Chemistry screen
Coagulation profile
Cortisol
Small mammal panel
Total T4 & free T4
What to do if you cannot obtain enough blood

Sample Storage / Problems /Timing

Sample sits at room temperature for prolonged period
Cortisol, effect of lipemia
Insulin, sample preparation
Lipemia, effect on cortisol and thyroid assays
Platelet clumps
Thyroid assay, effect of lipemia

What Test Should I Use?

CYTOLOGY

Cytology vs Fluid Cytology
Sample Submission
Urine, Detection of Neoplastic cells

ENDOCRINE

Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushings)  Diagnosis
Pituitary vs adrenal disease

HISTOPATHOLOGY

Full Report vs Mini-Report
Skin Biopsy

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Toxoplasmosis

REPRODUCTION

Castrated, but exhibiting male-like behavior
Dog or Cat
Horse

Pregnancy Detection
Dog
Horse

Spayed, but exhibiting estrus-like behavior

Interpretation of Test Results

Bile Acids, Fasting sample result higher than postprandial result

Cushings:
Interpretation of the Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test Results
Pituitary vs adrenal disease

Urine crystals
Why do they change