Lab Tests
Haematology
Haematology, the study of blood cells, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions in pets. At Veterinary Diagnostic Centre, we utilize advanced haematological analysis to provide valuable insights into your pet’s well-being.
Description
This test includes measurement of: WBC, RBC, HgB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plate Count, MPV, Morphology, Manual Differential Cell Count, Plate Smear est, Plasma Appearance, TP.
Description
This test includes measurement of: WBC, RBC, HgB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plate Count, MPV, Automated Differential Cell Count
Description
Determines reticulocyte count from blood smear.
Description
Estimate the total iron binding capacity
Description
This test includes measurement of: WBC, RBC, HgB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plate Count, MPV, Morphology, Manual Differential Cell Count, Plate Smear est, Plasma Appearance, TP.
| Short Form | CBC-M |
| Species | Avian, Caprine, Ovine, Reptilia – Snake, Reptilia – Turtles , Reptilia – Lizard |
| Test Turnaround | 45 – 60 min |
| Specimen Required | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Sampling Requirements | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed, Specimen not compatible with test, Specimen received partially or fully clotted |
| 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. |
| Comments | Please also submit 2 freshly prepared blood smears air-dried, unfixed, and unstained. Do not allow coolant to come in contact with specimen or slides. |
Description
This test includes measurement of: WBC, RBC, HgB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Plate Count, MPV, Automated Differential Cell Count
| Short Form | CBC |
| Species | Canine , Feline , Bovine , Equine , Rodents |
| Test Turnaround | 25 min |
| Specimen Required | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Sampling Requirements | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen hemolyzed, Specimen not compatible with test, Specimen received partially or fully clotted |
| 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. |
| Comments | Please also submit 2 freshly prepared blood smears air-dried, unfixed, and unstained. Do not allow coolant to come in contact with specimen or slides. |
| Species | Feline |
| Method | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Broken glass slide, presence of external contaminants |
| Collection Container | Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
| Species | Canine |
| Method | EDTA Whole Blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Broken glass slide, presence of external contaminants |
| Collection Container | Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next day delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
Determines reticulocyte count from blood smear.
| Species | Canine , Feline ,Bovine , Equine , Rodents |
Description
Estimate the total iron binding capacity
| Species | Canine , Feline ,Bovine , Equine , Rodents |