This information manual describes the testing
procedures available for a variety of endocrine diseases including
pregnancy testing and therapeutic drug monitoring. The majority
of the tests refer to canine, feline and equine but the assay
systms are very flexible and able to include most species.
Sample
Collection Procedure
Special sample preparation is not required for
most of the tests but please refer to the request forms, information
sheets or the table listed on page * of this booklet for specific
details. Canine Pregnancy, Equine PMSG, ACTH and PTH require
special samples.
Request
Forms
Samples sent to the laboratory must be accompanied
by an assay request form (obtainable from our Administration
Department) or headed notepaper. The sample tube must be labelled
clearly and dynamic tests must have details of sample order
as appropriate.
Sample Despatch
Samples must be packed according to the Post Office
Regulations for Dispatch of Pathological Specimens (a copy is
available if required). Labels/postage paid labels are available
free of charge on request.
Results
Sample results are reported by first class post.
Faxed results are available if required. Sample testing schedule
is available on request.
Urgent Results
Urgent results can be obtained by telephoning
the laboratory 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. An answer
machine will be in operation out of hours for any messages.
If requested on the assay request form, results will be faxed
or telephoned.
Telephone:- (01223) 493400 Fax:- (012230 493404)
Reference
Ranges
A list of reference ranges is available on request.
Ranges may be subject to revision if methods change, please
refer to the sample report for current reference range.
SI Units
A list of conversion units for commonly used analytes
is available on request.
Quality Assurance
We work according to the principals of Good Laboratory
Practice (GLP). We also participate in the Biorad external QC
scheme.
Personnel
Veterinary Services Operations Manager - Helen
Evans BSc Hons
Laboratory Manager - Keith Hoare AIBMLS
Laboratory Scientist - Andrea Burling
Administration - Margaret Armstrong
Clinical Veterinary Advisor - Michael E Herrtage MA BVSc
DVR DSAM
MRCVS DECVIM DECVDI
