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Assay
Sample Type
Special Requirements
Thyroxine (Total T4) Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Triiodothyronine (Total T3) Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Free T4 Serum only None
Free T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis Serum only None
Thyroid Antibodies, TGAA Serum only None
TSH/TRH Stimulation Test Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Canine TSH Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Cortisol Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Cortisol - Urine Plain urine None
OHP Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
ACTH Stimulation Test Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
DXM Suppression Test Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Progesterone Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood Samples from bovines must be Serum and must be separated from the red blood cells within half an hour of collection.
Testosterone Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Oestradiol (E2) Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Total Urinary Oestrogen 20mls urine None
Oestrone Sulphate Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Canine Pregnancy - Relaxin HEPARIN Plasma only Separate sample prior to dispatch and send plasma
Insulin Serum only  
Vitamin B12/Folate Serum only  
TLI Serum only Minimum 6 hour fast before sampling.
IGF-1 Serum, Plasma or Whole Blood None
Erythropoietin Serum only None
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Serum only None
Type 2M Muscle Fibre Antibody Serum only None
Sarcoptic Mange Antibody Serum only None
Allergy Testing Serum only None
Fructosamine Serum only None
Digoxin Serum only Do not use Gel tube
Phenobarbitone Serum only Do not use Gel tube
Potassium Bromide Serum only Do not use Gel tube
PTH EDTA Plasma only Must be shipped FROZEN. Special Transport Pack Required - available on request
ACTH EDTA Plasma only Must be shipped FROZEN. Special Transport Pack Required - available on request
An ideal sample volume is at least 1 mL as this allows for extra/repeat testing if required. Please send as much sample as possible.
   
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