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When it comes to caring for your patients, you know accurate test results are just the beginning. That’s why only IDEXX Reference Laboratories deliver more.
Laboratory featured tests
Next generation veterinary diagnostics
IDEXX SDMA
IDEXX SDMA is a new test to help evaluate kidney function. It increases earlier than creatinine in some animals with chronic kidney disease. Unlike creatinine, SDMA is not impacted by lean body mass. Learn more
Cardiopet proBNP
With the Cardiopet proBNP Test, a simple blood draw is all you need for quantitative analysis of your feline and canine patients’ cardiac health. Learn more
RealPCR
The IDEXX Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory now offers real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. Exceptionally accurate and surprisingly affordable, PCR can now be part of your routine test menu. Learn more
Spec fPL
The Spec fPL test detects the level of pancreatic lipase in your patient’s blood and provides information about the cat’s pancreatic health. You’ll be able to make diagnostic and treatment recommendations with greater confidence.
Spec cPL
The Spec cPL test helps you quickly confirm or rule out canine pancreatitis for a better understanding of patient health.
Wellness screens
Your complete source for veterinary Wellness Testing
Early detection and prevention are the most important reasons why you should screen every pet, every year—especially where statistics show 10% of “normal” pets in annual checkups have underlying diseases or abnormalities.1
A screen for every patient
Test code | Name and contents |
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PASN/I | Pre-anaesthetic Screen Comprehensive Haematology, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A:G Ratio, Urea, Creatinine, ALT, ALP, Total Bilirubin, Glucose |
WELN/I | General Health Screen Comprehensive Haematology, Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A:G Ratio, Urea, Creatinine, ALT, ALP, GGT, Calcium, Inorganic Phosphorus, Cholesterol, Glucose, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Total T4 |
CARDN/I | Cardiac Screen |
CARFN/I | Comprehensive Haematology, Chem 17 CLIP (minus Calcium, Phosphorus and Lipase), Lyte 4 CLIP, Cardiopet proBNP |
Expand your screen by selecting from the "Add On" tests
Test name | Test code |
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Coagulation Profile | ACOA |
Total T4 | AT4C / AT4F |
Bile Acid Stimulation Test | ABAS |
Cardiopet proBNP | ABNP / ABNF |
Fructosamine | AFRU |
Urine Chemistry, Microscopy & Culture | AUCE |
FeLV and FIV | AFF |
Sample collection and submission guidelines
- Ensure the samples have clotted. Centrifuge 30–120 minutes after collection.
- Separate serum into plain tubes. Label tubes with patient’s name & time of sample.
- Submit tubes containing separated serum. Submit request form.
Canine protocols
Dynamic test protocols for your canine patients
For the diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease) and Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s) Disease
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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Haematology: | |||
Whole blood |
Full blood count (including differential white blood cell count and blood film assessment) Equine/Canine/Feline blood only |
Red cells Haemoglobin Hct MCV MCH MCHC RDW White cells Neutrophils Lymphocytes Monocytes Eosinophils Basophils Platelets |
WET-HAE-SOP-91 (ACTS) and WET-HAE-SOP-92 (open tube) flow cytometry (colorimetric haemoglobin) using Advia 2120 WET-HAE-SOP-2636 SYSMEX XT 2000iV WET-HAE-SOP-396 haemoglobin where necessary by colorimetric analysis using Hemocue Spectrophotometer WET-HAE-SOP-395 film stain using Hema Tek slide stainer |
Morphological assessment |
WET-HAE-SOP-399 and WET-HAE-SOP-401 manual film assessment/differential using light microscope | ||
Buffy coat Preparation |
WET-HAE-SOP- 402 Buffy coat preparation where necessary, using Hawksley microhaematocrit centrifuge and slide stainer | ||
Canine/Feline/Equine Coombs test | Coombs test | WET-HAE-SOP-411 using VMRD Canine Coombs kit | |
Haematocrit | Haematocrit (Hct) | WET-HAE-SOP-394 by centrifugation using Hawksley microhaematocrit centrifuge | |
Reticulocytes | Reticulocytes | *WET-HAE-SOP-371 by Supravital staining using the Advia 2120 and SYSMEX XT 2000iV WET-HAE-SOP-398 by Supravital staining and microscopy | |
Whole blood and serum | Cold agglutinins | Cold auto-agglutinins | WET-HAE-SOP-408 by haemagglutination and microscopy |
Cross-matching | Compatibility result | WET-HAE-SOP-407 by haemagglutination and microscopy | |
Plasma (citrated) | Fibrinogen | Fibrinogen | **WET-HAE-SOP-3336 and WET-HAE-SOP-3553 by ACL ELITE using optical coagulation and Stago KC4 mechanical coagulation techniques |
Prothrombin time | Prothrombin time | **WET-HAE-SOP-3336 and WET-HAE-SOP-3553 by ACL ELITE using optical coagulation and Stago KC4 mechanical coagulation techniques | |
Partial thromboplastin time | Partial thromboplastin time | **WET-HAE-SOP-3336 and WET-HAE-SOP-3553 by ACL ELITE using optical coagulation and Stago KC4 mechanical coagulation techniques | |
EDTA whole blood | Canine and Feline Blood Grouping performance | Canine and feline Blood Grouping | WET-HAE-SOP-405 & 406 using Alvedia lab test Kit |
Sample collection and submission guidelines
- Ensure the samples have clotted and centrifuge 30–120 minutes after collection.
- Separate serum into plain tubes and label tubes with the patient’s name and time of sample.
- Submit tubes containing separated serum and request form to the laboratory.
To evaluate hepatic function
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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AU2700 | |||
Serum/Plasma | Albumin | Albumin | Photometric, bromocresol green WET-BIO-SOP-509 |
Alkaline phosphatase | Alkaline phosphatase 37C |
Photometric, IFCC EC 3.1.3.1 WET-BIO-SOP-510 |
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Alanine aminotransferase | ALT (SGPT) 37C |
Photometric, IFCC without P5P EC 2.6.1.2. WET-BIO-SOP-512 |
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Aspartate aminotransferase | AST(SGOT) 37C |
Photometric IFCC without P5P EC 2.6.1.1 WET-BIO-SOP-513 |
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Amylase | Amylase |
Photometric IFCC (EPS) EC 3.2.1.1 WET BIO-SOP-511 |
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B-hydroxy-butyrate | BHB |
Photometric, kinetic: WET-BIO-SOP-581 |
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Bile acids | Bile acids |
Photometric, L3K enzymatic recycling assay WET-BIO-SOP-580 |
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Calcium | Calcium |
Photometric, Arsenazo III WET-BIO-SOP-517 |
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Cholesterol | Cholesterol |
Photometric, CHOD-PAP WET-BIO-SOP-518 |
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CK (CPK) | CK (CPK) 37C |
Photometric, IFCC EC 2.7.3.2 WET-BIO-SOP-520 |
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Copper | Copper |
Photometric WET-BIO-SOP-1234 |
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Creatinine | Creatinine |
Photometric, Jaffe kinetic WET-BIO-SOP-525 |
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Total bilirubin | Total bilirubin |
Photometric, modified O'Leary WET-BIO-SOP-503 |
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Fructosamine | Fructosamine |
Photometric, NBT reduction WET-BIO-SOP-579 |
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Gamma GT | Gamma GT |
Photometric, IFCC EC 2.3.2.2 WET-BIO-SOP-1363 |
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Glucose | Glucose |
Photometric HK G6P-DH WET-BIO-SOP-528 |
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Glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) | GLDH |
DGCK EC 1.4.1.3 WET-BIO-SOP-583 |
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Inorganic phosphorus | Inorganic phosphorus |
Photometric, molybdate, UV WET-BIO-SOP-529 |
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Iron | Iron |
Photometric, TPTZ WET-BIO-SOP-530 |
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Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) | LDH 37C |
Photometric, SCE EC 1.1.1.27 WET-BIO-SOP-534 |
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Lipase | Lipase |
Photometric, enzymatic, colorimetric WET-BIO-SOP-535 |
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Magnesium | Magnesium |
Photometric, xylidyl blue WET-BIO-SOP-536 |
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Total protein | Total protein |
Photometric, blue violet WET-BIO-SOP-539 |
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Sodium, potassium and chloride | Sodium, potassium and chloride |
Indirect ISE WET-BIO-SOP-496 |
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Triglycerides | Triglycerides |
Photometric WET-BIO-SOP-537 |
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Uric acid | Uric acid |
Photometric, Uricase PAP WET-BIO-SOP-541 |
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Urea | Urea |
Photometric, Urease- GLDH WET-BIO-SOP-540 |
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Urine | Sodium, potassium and chloride | Sodium, potassium and chloride |
Indirect ISE WET-BIO-SOP-496 |
Calcium | Calcium |
Photometric, Arsenazo III WET-BIO-SOP-517 |
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Creatinine | Creatinine |
Photometric, Jaffe kinetic WET-BIO-SOP-525 |
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Glucose | Glucose |
Photometric HK G6P-DH WET-BIO-SOP-528 |
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Inorganic phosphate | Inorganic phosphate |
Photometric, molybdate, UV WET-BIO-SOP-529 |
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Uric acid | Uric acid |
Photometric, Uricase PAP WET-BIO-SOP-541 |
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Urea | Urea |
Photometric, Urease-GLDH WET-BIO-SOP-540 |
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Urine/CSF | Total Protein | Total Protein |
Photometric, pyrogallol red/molybdate WET-BIO-SOP-1700 |
Helena SAS3 and 4 | |||
Serum | Serum protein electrophoresis | SPE | WET-BIO-SOP-2676 by agarose gel electrophoresis |
Sample collection and submission guidelines
- Ensure the samples have clotted and centrifuge 30–120 minutes after collection.
- Separate serum into plain tubes and label tubes with the patient’s name and time of sample.
- Submit tubes containing separated serum and request form to the laboratory.
This test is used to detect ovarian tissue in spayed bitches not showing signs of oestrus
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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Immulite 2000 Chemiluminescent competitive immunoassay |
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Serum/Plasma | Cobalamin | Cobalamin | WET-BIO-SOP-499 |
Cortisol | Cortisol | WET-BIO-SOP-498 | |
Folate | Serum folate | WET-BIO-SOP-500 | |
Progesterone | Progesterone | WET-BIO-SOP-501 | |
Thyroxine | Thyroxine | WET-BIO-SOP-497 | |
Canine serum TSH | Canine serum TSH | WET-BIO-SOP-443 | |
Digoxin | Digoxin | WET-BIO-SOP-448 | |
AU2700 | |||
Thyroxine | Thyroxine | Homogenouos enzyme immunoassay WET-BIO-SOP-2616 using Microgenics T4 assay | |
Phenobarbital | Phenobarbital | WET-BIO-SOP-2825 |
Sample collection and submission guidelines
- Ensure the samples have clotted and centrifuge 30–120 minutes after collection.
- Separate serum into plain tubes and label tubes with the patient’s name and time of sample.
- Submit tubes containing separated serum and request form to the laboratory.
To evaluate atypical or subclinical hyperadrenocorticism or Alopecia X in dogs
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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Cytology: Aspirated Systemic Fluids Incl. (pleural/ascetic/pericardial/synovial) |
Total Protein | Total Protein | AU2700 Refractive Index WET-CYT-SOP-600 using a refractometer. |
For the diagnosis of Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease)
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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Serum & Heparinised Plasma | Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) Antibody | BVD Antibody | WET-HAE-SOP-3492 by IDEXX ELISA |
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) Antigen | BVD Antigen | WET-HAE-SOP-3493 by IDEXX ELISA | |
Serum EDTA Plasma |
Heartworm, Lyme and Ehrlichia by SNAP® 3Dx® | Heartworm antigen Ehrlichia canis antibodies Canine Lyme antibody | WET-HAE-SOP-423 by IDEXX SNAP® 3Dx® |
FIV antibody detection | FIV antibody test | WET-HAE-SOP-418 by IDEXX ELISA | |
FIV antibody detection | FIV Western blot | WET-HAE-SOP-419 by Western blot using IDEXX FIV kit | |
FeLV antigen detection | Feline leukaemia virus | WET-HAE-SOP-417 using IDEXX FeLV ELISA | |
Canine Pancreatic Lipase | Canine Pancreatic Lipase Test | WET-HAE-SOP-1928 using IDEXX CPLi kit | |
Canine Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibodies | TGAA Test | WET-HAE-SOP-2139 by ELISA | |
Rheumatoid Antibodies Canine Antinuclear Antibodies | Rheumatoid Antibodies Antinuclear Antibodies | WET-HAE-SOP-410 by latex agglutination WET-HAE-SOP-409 by indirect immunofluorescence | |
Canine NT pro-BNP | Canine pro-BNP | WET-HAE-SOP-3463 by Canine Cardiopet Plus ELISA (IDEXX) | |
Feline NT pro-BNP | Feline pro-BNP | WET-HAE-SOP-3450 by Feline Cardiopet Plus ELISA (IDEXX) |
Sample collection and submission guidelines
- Ensure the samples have clotted and centrifuge 30–120 minutes after collection.
- Separate serum into plain tubes and label tubes with the patient’s name and time of sample.
- Submit tubes containing separated serum and request form to the laboratory.
An aid to the diagnosis of cryptorchidism in dogs
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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Fresh & fixed tissues and paraffin Wax blocks of processed tissue. | Histology | Interpretation of routine histological, histochemical and immunohistochemical stains including diagnosis for the purpose of disease identification. | All below methods supported by documented procedures for cutting up, processing, embedding dehydration, clearing and mouting. |
WET-HIS-SOP-205 & 49 Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) Stains | |||
Identification of structures and cell morphologies through the detection of heparin granules, ferric iron, carbohydrates, basement membranes, connective tissue, copper, fungal elements and protozoa | Special stains including; Gram Stain, Ziehl Neelson, Toluidine Blue, Perls Prussian Blue, Trichrome Stains, Melanin Bleach, Congo Red, Rubeanic Acid, Periodic Acid Schiff, Tissue Giemsa WET-HIS-SOP-206 – 211, 213, 215, 216, 236 | ||
Identification of specific cellular proteins including T and B cells melanocytes, cytokeratins, LI molecule and Corona Virus in macrohpages through antibody/antigen binding | Immunohistochemistry WET-HIS-SOP-233 incorporating the following antibodies CD3, CD79, CK, VIM, Melan-A, Ki67, MAC 387, Lambda, FIP, CD117. | ||
Opinions and Interpretations Interpretation of histology and immunohistochemistry staining including diagnosis for the purposes of disease identification in companion animals. |
Reporting according to WET-ANP-SOP-1586 |
Sample collection and submission guidelines
- Ensure the samples have clotted and centrifuge 30–120 minutes after collection.
- Separate serum into plain tubes and label tubes with the patient’s name and time of sample.
- Submit tubes containing separated serum and request form to the laboratory.
Test protocol to confirm the presence of functioning ovarian tissue in bitches showing signs of oestrus.
Sample Type | Test | Results Generated | Equipment/Method |
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Animal swabs, tissues and biological fluids, as specified | |||
Swabs from eyes, nasal and throat, ears, skin, abscess/cyst, anal gland, interdigital cyst, pre-breeding, genitals | Culture, isolation & antibiotic sensitivity of significant isolates | Micro-organisms of veterinary clinical significance | WET-MIC-SOP-2875 appropriate to the sample type with identification according to WET-MIC-SOP-713. |
Equine Genital Tract Samples | Screening for Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiellapneumoniae & pseudomonas aeroginosa | Presence of Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa | WET-MIC-SOP-674 as screening for CEMO under the Code of Practice of the Horse Race Betting Levy Board |
Blood cultures Fluids/Aspirates |
Culture, isolation & antibiotic sensitivity of significant isolates in blood cultures, fluids/ aspirates | Micro-organisms of veterinary clinical significance |
WET-MIC-SOP-675 WET-MIC-SOP- 676 As appropriate for the sample type |
Aerobic and Microaerobic Organisms Isolated from Disease Situations | Bacterial antibiotic sensitivity | Susceptibility profile | WET-MIC-SOP-2879 & 2880 using VITEK 2XL |
Skin, hair and skin samples | Demonstrate presence of micro-organisms of veterinary clinical significance including bacteria, fungi, yeasts & ectoparasites | WET-MIC-SOP-673 As appropriate to the sample type | |
Urine | Urine examination | Urine chemistry, white blood cells, red blood cells, crystals, casts & epithelial cells | WET-MIC-SOP-692 by microscopy & dipsticks |
Urine examination | Micro-organisms of veterinary clinical significance | WET-MIC-SOP- 692 | |
Urine examination | Specific Gravity | WET-MIC-SOP-692 by refractometer | |
Faeces | Faecal examination, culture & identification | Salmonella spp | WET-MIC-SOP-650 by selective enrichment (Rappaports V broth) and selective plating (Brilliant Green Agar) |
Faecal examination, culture & identification | Campylobacter spp | WET-MIC-SOP-650 by direct plating | |
Faecal examination | Demonstration of parasites of veterinary clinical significance | WET-MIC-SOP-751 using direct microscopy, NaCl flotation and ZnSO4 flotation | |
Faecal examination | Lungworm | WET-MIC-SOP-751 by the Baermann test | |
Faecal examination | Cryptosporidium | WET-MIC-SOP-655 by modified Ziehl-Neelson staining | |
Faecal examination | Worm egg count | WET-MIC-SOP-751 using direct microscopy |
Feline protocols
Dynamic test protocols for your feline patients
Diagnostic test for feline hyperadrenocorticism
Diagnostic test for feline hyperadrenocorticism. ACTH produces a lower peak cortisol value and the elevation is more transient in the cat compared with the dog.
Note: ACTH is not licensed for use in the cat.
- Collect baseline blood sample (1–2 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
- Inject ½ vial (125 μg) Synachten, intravenously.
- Sixty minutes post injection, collect the second sample as above.
- Ninety minutes post injection, collect the third sample as above.
Cortisol is measured in all samples (cortisol x 3).
Test Code FACT
Test protocol to confirm the presence of functioning ovarian tissue in queens not showing signs of oestrus at the time of sampling.
- Collect baseline blood sample (2 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
- Inject 0.40 μg Buserelin intramuscular.
- Two hours post injection, collect the second sample as above.
Oestradiol is measured in each sample (oestradiol x 2)
Test Code OAP1
An aid to the diagnosis of cryptorchidism in cats. This test has been shown to be an aid to the diagnosis of cryptorchidism in cats.
- Collect baseline blood sample (2 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
- Inject 300 IU hCG (Chorulon, Intervet) intravenously.
- Sixty minutes post injection, collect the second blood sample as above.
Testosterone is measured in each sample (testosterone x 2).
Test Code RIG
A diagnostic test for hyperadrenocorticism
A single high dose dexamethasone suppression test is recommended as a diagnostic test for hyperadrenocorticism in the cat. Results of this test should never constitute the sole evidence for the presence of this disease in cats.
- Collect baseline blood sample (1–2 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
- Inject soluble dexamethasone intravenously at a dose rate of 0.1 mg/kg.
- Four hours post injection, collect the second sample as above.
- Eight hours post injection, collect the third sample as above.
Cortisol is measured in all samples (cortisol x 3).
Test Code DSTC
Test protocol to confirm the presence of functioning ovarian tissue in queens showing signs of oestrus. No baseline sample is required for this test
- Inject 300 IU hCG (Chorulon, Intervet) intramuscularly during behavioural oestrus.
- Two weeks later collect blood sample (2 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
Progesterone is measured in post hCG sample. (progesterone x 1)
Test Code PGT
Equine protocols
Dynamic test protocols for your equine patients
Dexamethasone Supression Test is generally regarded as a suitable screening test to differentiate normal horses from those with hyperadrenocorticism. Single doses of dexamethasone given to laminitic ponies have caused no clinical problems after administration.
- Between 16:00 and 18:00 Collect baseline blood sample (at least 1 ml of blood in plain/gel tube).
- Inject soluble dexamethasone intramuscularly at a dosage of 0.04 mg/kg.
- Fifteen to 19 hours post injection, collect the second sample as above.
Cortisol is measured in all samples (cortisol x 2).
Test Code EDEX
To differentiate between crytorchid animals and false rigs. In animals 3 years or older, to differentiate between crytorchid animals and false rigs (castrated males showing signs suggestive of testicular hormonal stimulation). The test is not suitable for donkeys.
- Collect a single blood sample (at least 1 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
Oestrone sulphate is measured (oestrone sulphate x 1).
Test Code OSR
A diagnostic test for hyperadrenocorticism
- Collect baseline blood sample (2 ml blood in plain/gel tube).
- Inject 6000 IU hCG (Chorulon, Intervet) intravenously.
- Sixty minutes post injection, collect second blood sample as above.
Testosterone is measured in each sample (testosterone x 2).
Test Code RIG
References:
- Rehm M. Seeing double. Vet Econ. 2007;48(10):40–48.