Lab Tests
Clinical Chemistry
Your pet might not be able to tell you exactly how they’re feeling, but their blood can offer valuable clues. At Veterinary Diagnostic Centre, Clinical Chemistry plays a vital role in deciphering your pet’s internal health and well-being.
Liver
ALT, AST, Alkaline Phosphatase, Bilirubin (Total & Direct), GGT, Total
Protein, Albumin, Globulin
Kidney
Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Uric Acid
Pancreatic
Amylase, Lipase
Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides
Sugar
Fasting & Postprandial Blood Glucose, HbA1c
ALT/SGPT
Description
This test estimate the levels of hepatic enzyme aspartate animotransferase from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine, Equine, Rodents, Caprine,Fish,Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
AST/SGOT
Description
This test estimate the levels of hepatic enzyme aspartate animotransferase from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Creatinine
Description
This test estimates the level of serum creatinine.
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Urea
Description
This test estimates the level of urea in serum
| Species | Canine , Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Ammonia
Description
Ammonia from plasma serum
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Specimen Required | Plasma |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed |
| Collection Container | Lavender topped EDTA vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Plasma samples can be frozen. Do not freeze whole blood. |
Blood Urea
Description
This test estimates the level of blood urea nitrogen in serum
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Sampling Requirements | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Description
This test estimates the level of blood urea nitrogen in serum
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Total Bilirubin
Description
This test estimates the level total bilirubin from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Direct Bilirubin
Description
This test differencially estimates the levels of direct bilirubin from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Alkaline Phosphatase
Description
This test estimates the level of the hepatic enzyme alkaline phosphatase
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
GGT
Description
This test estimates the level of the hepatic enzyme alkaline phosphatase
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Amylase
Description
This test estimates the level of serum amylase
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Lipase
Description
This test estimates the level of serum lipase
| Species |
Canine, Feline
|
| Test Turnaround |
1 day
|
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume |
3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions |
Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Total protein
Description
This test estimates the level of total serum protein
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated partial thromboplastin clotting time
Description
This test measures the time taken for clot formation in blood
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Method | Automated analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood/plasma |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Sample in clot activator vial, clotted sample |
| Collection Container | Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Globulin
Description
This test measures the time taken for clot formation in blood
| Species |
Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method |
Automated biochemistry analyser
|
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required |
Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria |
Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container |
Red capped clot activator vial
|
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs |
Albumin
Description
This test measures the time taken for clot formation in blood
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Ionized Calcium
Description
Determine levels of ionized calcium in blood
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
Calcium
Description
This test estimates the level of calcium in blood
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
Bicarbonate
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Phosphorous
Description
This test estimates the level of organic phosphorous in blood
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Uric Acid
Description
This test estimates the level of uric acid from serum / plasma
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Speci2mLmen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
Creatine kinase
Description
This test estimates the level of creatine kinase in blood
| Species | Canine , Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial, Plasma – Lavender top vials |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
ANA- Anti Nuclear Antibody
Description
This test estimates the level of serum lipase
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Test Turnaround | 2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial, Plasma – Lavender top vials |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Anti Neutrophil cytoplasmic Antibody
Description
This test estimates the level of serum lipase
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Test Turnaround | 2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial, Plasma – Lavender top vials |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
C-Reactive Protein
Description
Quantify levels of C-reactive protein in blood
| Species | Canine,Feline, Bovine, Equine, Rodents, Caprine, Fish, Avian |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Bile Acids
Description
Bile acid levels from serum/plasma
| Species | Canine, Feline, Bovine,Equine, Rodents, Caprine |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum/Plasma |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial/ Lavender capped EDTA vial |
Magnesium
Description
This test estimates the level of organic magnesium from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Copper
Description
The level of copper from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Zinc
Description
The level of zinc from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Iron
Description
The level of iron from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline, Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Pottasium
Description
This test estimates the level of potassium from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
Triglycerides
Description
This test estimates the level of potassium from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Total Cholesterol
Description
This test estinmates the level level of cholestrol from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
HDL Cholesterol
Description
This test estimates the level level of HDL cholestrol from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Packing Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. The samples should be prefereably collected after an overnight fasting |
LDL Cholesterol
Description
This test estimates the level level of LDL Cholesterol from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Packing Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. The samples should be prefereably collected after an overnight fasting |
VLDL Cholesterol
Description
This test estinmates the level level of cholestrol from serum
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Chloride
Description
This test estimates the level of serum chloride
| Species | Canine, Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents , Caprine , Fish , Avian |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Symmetric Dimethylarginine (SDMA)
Description
This test estimates the level of serum SDMA for early detection of renal failure
| Species | Canine , Feline |
| Method | Automated biochemistry analyser |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum – Blood in clot activator vial |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed. Specimen not compatible with test |
| Collection Container | Red capped clot activator vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |