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Accuplex™

Code
CAC100
Results
1-2 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Description
Heartworm, Borrelia burgdorferi, E. canis, and Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Accuplex™ screens for canine vector‑borne pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Accuplex™ and all panels that include Accuplex™ are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

Accuplex™ and KeyScreen™

Code
CKAC100
Results
1-3 days.
Country
CA
Container
Serum in red top or serum separator tube, ANTECH™ provided fecal container.
Specimen
0.5 mL serum and 0.3 grams of feces.
Description
Accuplex™ screens for canine vector‑borne pathogens. It detects Dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) antigen, C6 antibodies produced following Borrelia burgdorferi infection (Lyme), antibodies to Ehrlichia spp. (including E. canis, E. ewingii and E. chaffeensis) and antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Accuplex™ and all panels that include Accuplex™ are not intended to meet export testing requirements.

KeyScreen™ GI Parasite PCR detects 20 individual parasites, and markers for potential zoonotic Giardia (assemblages/strains A and B), and hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum) benzimidazole (e.g., fenbendazole, febantel) resistance.

Accuplex™ (CAC100) can be reflexed for an additional charge.

Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody

Code
CS16005
Results
9-11 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
1.0 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Description
Acetylcholine Receptor Ab

Assessment for the presence of antibodies against the acetylcholine receptor. A positive result supports a diagnosis of generalized acquired Myaesthenia Gravis.

Interferences: Immunosuppressive therapy for greater than 7 to 10 days.

Note: Immunosuppressive therapy with corticosteroids instituted prior to submission of results may lower antibody levels and give a false negative result.

Acid Fast Stain – Micro

Code
CM010
Results
1-3 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
1 air-dried smear prepared from one of the following specimens: cerebral spinal fluid, feces (from dogs, cats, horses, herbivores, or avians), gastric aspirate, sputum, tissue, transtracheal aspirates, urine, or wound.
Description
Acid-fast stain applied to an air-dried smear to determine if mycobacteria present in sample provided.

Note: Air dried smear is the preferred sample submission.

ACTH Endogenous (Equine)

Code
CL525
Results
1-2 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
1.0 mL EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube (label accordingly).
Description
Sample Handling:
• 12‑hour fast with one flake of hay left in the stall.
• Draw sample with EDTA whole blood tube.
• Centrifuge and draw off plasma. Transfer plasma to a non‑additive tube and label as plasma. Lab will not run sample on whole blood.
• Send on ice.

ACTH Endogenous, Insulin, Glucose (Equine)

Code
CL540
Results
1-2 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
0.5 mL spun AND separated serum AND 1.0 mL EDTA plasma (label BOTH accordingly).
Description
See CL525 and CT470E for additional drawing instructions.

ACTH Endogenous, Insulin, Glucose, Leptin (Equine)

Code
CL575
Results
1-10 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
0.5 mL spun AND separated serum, 2.0 mL serum (send on ice), AND 1.0 ml EDTA plasma (label ALL accordingly).
Description
See CL525 and CT470E for additional drawing instructions.

ACTH TRH Stim POST (Equine)

Code
CL525P
Results
1-2 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
1.0 mL POST EDTA plasma in non-additive transport tube (labeled accordingly).
Description
Sample Handling:
• 12‑hour fast with one flake of hay left in the stall.
• Administer 1 mg of TRH.
• Draw sample with EDTA whole blood tube.
• Centrifuge and draw off plasma. Transfer plasma to a non‑additive tube and label as plasma. Lab will not run sample on whole blood.
• Send on ice.

ACTH TRH Stim PRE and 2 POST (Equine)

Code
CL538
Results
1-2 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
1.0 mL PRE EDTA plasma, 1.0 mL 10-min POST, AND 1.0 mL 30-min POST EDTA plasma (label ALL accordingly).
Description
ACTH Endogenous PRE (Equine), ACTH TRH Stim 10-min POST (Equine), and ACTH TRH Stim 30-min POST (Equine).

Sample Handling:
• 12‑hour fast with one flake of hay left in the stall.
• Administer 1 mg of TRH.
• Draw sample at 10-min POST with EDTA whole blood tube.
• Draw sample at 30-min POST with EDTA whole blood tube.
• Centrifuge and draw off plasma. Transfer plasma to a non‑additive tube and label as plasma. Lab will not run sample on whole blood.
• Send on ice.

ACTH TRH Stim PRE and POST (Equine)

Code
CL535
Results
1-2 days.
Country
CA
Container
Send on ice to keep cold.
Specimen
1.0 mL PRE EDTA plasma AND 1.0 mL POST EDTA plasma (label BOTH accordingly).
Description
Recommended if results from CL525 were previously normal but disease is still strongly suspected.

See CL525 and CL525P for additional drawing instructions.

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