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Immunohistochemistry 4 Stains

Code
IHC4
Results
10-14 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
This test includes four immunohistochemistry stains. It's an antibody-based method to detect specific proteins.

Note: typically an add on test after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue based on pathologist recommendations.

Immunohistochemistry 5 Stains

Code
IHC5
Results
10-14 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 test includes five immunohistochemistry stains. It's an antibody-based method to detect specific proteins.

Note: typically an add on test after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue based on pathologist recommendations.

Immunohistochemistry 5 Stains

Code
IHC5
Results
10-14 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
This test includes five immunohistochemistry stains. It's an antibody-based method to detect specific proteins.

Note: typically an add on test after histopathological evaluation of submitted tissue based on pathologist recommendations.

Mast Cell Panel

Code
S86601
Results
7-10 days.
Country
US
Specimen
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Blocks accompanied by an Antechbiopsy report. All submissions need to have an FBX completed by Antech (including any FBX type test, including 2nd opinion by Antech pathologist using block made by some other lab), prior to sending to MSU for an additional fee.

Oral Path Biopsy

Code
FBXORL
Results
3-5 business 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
Preparation of each submitted oral tissue sample and microscopic interpretation by anatomic pathologist

A boarded pathologist with a special interest in oral cavity pathology will evaluate the tissue. A full written biopsy report will be provided, including source, history, description of submitted tissue, microscopic description, and diagnosis where possible. Additionally, a dentist will provide a treatment plan based on the histopathology or recommendations for further diagnostic evaluation.

Note: firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a ziplock/sealable bag with the test requisition form. A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission.

Oral Path Biopsy

Code
CFBXORL
Results
3-5 business 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
Preparation of each submitted oral tissue sample and microscopic interpretation by anatomic pathologist

A boarded pathologist with a special interest in oral cavity pathology will evaluate the tissue. A full written biopsy report will be provided, including source, history, description of submitted tissue, microscopic description, and diagnosis where possible. Additionally, a dentist will provide a treatment plan based on the histopathology or recommendations for further diagnostic evaluation.

Note: firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a ziplock/sealable bag with the test requisition form. A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission.

Pet Cancer Specialty Biopsy

Code
CFBXNEO
Results
3-5 business 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
This specialty biopsy service is comprised of a team of six board-certified anatomic pathologists with specialization in cancer. The biopsy is reviewed by three of these pathologists including one report written with a consensus opinion.

Note: firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a ziplock/sealable bag with the test requisition form. A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission.

Pet Cancer Specialty Biopsy

Code
FBXNEO
Results
3-5 business 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
Pet Cancer Specialty Biopsy

This specialty biopsy service is comprised of a team of six board-certified anatomic pathologists with specialization in cancer. The biopsy is reviewed by three of these pathologists including one report written with a consensus opinion.

Note: firmly and evenly tighten the lid of the formalin jar and check for any leaks prior to placing the sample in a ziplock/sealable bag with the test requisition form. A comprehensive history should be included with each biopsy submission.

Recheck Cytology

Code
RCYTO
Results
1-3 days.
Country
US
Specimen
Fluid in red top or lavender top tube, or air-dried,unstained slides with clinical history
Description
Used for a second cytology submission, from the same site as the original submission, in cases where the initial submission was of insufficient cellularity to allow for a diagnosis/description.

SearchLight DNA® Cytology Add-On

Code
CS10058
Results
12-17 days.
Country
CA
Specimen
Fine-Needle Aspirate (FNA) Samples:

FNA Slides - ≥2 unstained or stained slides + 1 Diffquick
FNA Liquid - ≥0.5 mL in sterile vial/tube with no additives

Biopsy Samples:

Formalin-Fixed, Paraffin-Embedded (“FFPE”) Scrolls – 10 x 10- micron sections with 1 adjacent hematoxylin and eosin (“H&E”) slide
Unstained FFPE Slides – 10 x 10-micron sections with 1 adjacent H&E slide

Bone Tumor – Non-decalcified sample
Description
SearchLight DNA® is an add-on test to any biopsy or cytology where cancer is suspected or diagnosed. This test provides precision diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic guidance for multiple types of cancers.

This canine cancer genomic panel identifies mutations in 120 relevant cancer genes and provides insights into cancer’s origin, behavior, and the optimal approach for treatment.

Report includes:

- Information about mutations in 120 cancer genes including diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic biomarker associations with supporting evidence from peer-reviewed literature, clinical consensus, and inference from human FDA guidance.

- Pharmacogenomic marker (MDR1) mutation status.

- A list of targeted therapeutic drug(s) if the patient’s tumor mutations are a match for an existing drug.

- Information on clinical trials by tumor type curated from public databases and individual academic centers by Vidium Animal Health.

To order SearchLight DNA®, please contact customer service.

Note: SearchLight DNA® can only be added to a biopsy or cytology performed at Antech where neoplasia has been diagnosed or suspected.

Test Request Forms

As a service to our valued clients, Antech provides quick online access to test request forms in PDF format. Click download on the desired form below and the PDF will open in a new window, where you have the option to save or print.

COHW

Canine Occult Heartworm Multi-Test

Form 7

Equine Histopathology/Cytology

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