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Canine Melanoma Prognostic Panel

Code
CS86792
Results
2 Weeks.
Country
CA
Container
To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Specimen
Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin in Antech approved container with screw-on lid

Cytology

Code
CYTO
Results
1-3 days.
Country
US
Container
Lavender top with fluid, red top with fluid, air-dried unstained slides
Specimen
2 or more air-dried, unstained slides with clinical history
Description
This test includes a microscopic evaluation of cells. The report includes cytologic interpretation, diagnosis, and comments regarding etiology and biological behavior where applicable.

Note: single source.

Cytology

Code
CCYTO
Results
1-3 days.
Country
CA
Container
Lavender top with fluid, red top with fluid, air-dried unstained slides
Specimen
2 or more air-dried, unstained slides with clinical history
Description
Includes preparation of submitted sample and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist

Testing includes a microscopic evaluation of cells. The report includes cytologic interpretation, diagnosis, and comments regarding the etiology and biological behavior where applicable.

Note: single source.

Dermatopathology

Code
DERM
Results
7 days.
Country
US
Container
To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Specimen
Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin in Antech approved container with screw-on lid
Description
This specialty biopsy is supported by a team of board-certified anatomic pathologists with a specialization in dermatopathology.

Dermatopathology Consult

Code
CDERM
Results
5-7 days.
Country
CA
Container
To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Specimen
Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin in Antech approved container with screw-on lid
Description
Includes preparation of sample and microscopic interpretation by an anatomical pathologist

This specialty biopsy is supported by a team of board-certified anatomic pathologists with a specialization in dermatopathology.

Dermatopathology, No DACVD Consult

Code
DERMPATH
Results
3-5 business days
Country
US
Specimen

Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin in Antech approved
container with screw-on lid.
To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below
freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl
alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Description
This specialty biopsy is supported by a team of board-certified anatomic pathologists who are experienced in dermatopathology.

Dermatopathology, No DACVD Consult

Code
CDERMPATH
Results
3-5 business days
Country
CA
Specimen
Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin in Antech approved
container with screw-on lid.
To prevent severe biopsy damage when temperatures are below
freezing, we recommend adding 1:10 ratio of isopropyl
alcohol (70% or greater) to 10% neutral buffered formalin.
Description
This specialty biopsy is supported by a team of board-certified anatomic pathologists who are experienced in dermatopathology.

Fluid Analysis

Code
CFLUA
Results
1-3 days.
Country
CA
Container
Red top with fluid, lavender top, air dried unstained slides
Specimen
1.0 mL body cavity fluid in lavender or red top tube with 2 unstained smears prepared from fluid
Description
Includes preparation of submitted sample, Cell Count (WBC & RBC), Specific Gravity, Protein measurement, and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist

This is the appropriate test for the evaluation of fluids from a cavity or tissue space. The fluid will be characterized based on protein, specific gravity, white and red cells, and a pathologist will evaluate the fluid and provide a microscopic description and, when possible, diagnosis.

Note: a comprehensive history should be included with the fluid analysis submission.

Fluid Analysis

Code
FLUA
Results
1-3 days.
Country
US
Container
Red top with fluid, lavender top with fluid, air dried unstained slides
Specimen
1.0 mL body cavity fluid in lavender or red top tube with 2 unstained smears prepared from fluid
Description
Includes preparation of submitted sample, Cell Count (WBC & RBC), Specific Gravity, Protein measurement, and microscopic interpretation by clinical pathologist

This is the appropriate test for the evaluation of fluids from a cavity or tissue space. The fluid will be characterized based on protein, specific gravity, white and red cells, and a pathologist will evaluate the fluid and provide a microscopic description and, when possible, diagnosis.

Note: a comprehensive history should be included with the fluid analysis submission.

Fluid Part Only

Code
FL
Results
1-3 days.
Country
US
Specimen
0.5 mL body cavity fluid in lavender or red top tube
Description
This portion of a fluid analysis includes characterization of the submitted body cavity or tissue spave fluid based on color, clarity, specific gravity, protein and white and red cell counts.

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COHW

Canine Occult Heartworm Multi-Test

Form 7

Equine Histopathology/Cytology

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