Lab Tests
Molecular Diagnostics
In the ever-evolving world of veterinary medicine, precision and accuracy are paramount. At Veterinary Diagnostic Centre, Molecular Diagnostics takes us to the heart of disease, analyzing the very building blocks of pathogens to provide definitive diagnoses and guide targeted treatment plans for your pet.
Description
This test identifies presence of Theileria by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, lymph node aspirate |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3-5ml |
| Min Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Lymph node aspirate – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Anaplasma marginale by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine , Caprine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, lymph node aspirate |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3-5ml |
| Min Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Lymph node aspirate – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Anaplasma centrale by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine , Caprine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, lymph node aspirate |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3-5ml |
| Min Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Lymph node aspirate – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Trypanaosoma evansi by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine , Caprine , Canine ,Feline ,Equine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, lymph node aspirate |
Description
This test identifies presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine , Caprine , Equine ,Elephant |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Nasal swab, Nasal wash, Sputum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3- 5 mL sample, Swabs in duplicate |
| Min Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Nasal wash and sputum in sterile leak proof container, flocked guarded swabs |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine , Caprine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Nasal swab, Nasal wash, Sputum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3- 5 mL sample, Swabs in duplicate |
| Min Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Nasal wash and sputum in sterile leak proof container, flocked guarded swabs |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Leptospira sp. by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine , Caprine , Canine , Feline , Equine , Porcine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, Urine, Fetal tissue |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 3- 5 mL sample, Swabs in duplicate |
| Min Sample Volume | 3mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Urine, fetal tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence ofinfectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Blood, nasal or conjunctival swab |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimem, Non-guarded swabs |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Urine, fetal tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence ofinfectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Blood, nasal or conjunctival swab |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimem, Non-guarded swabs |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Urine, fetal tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Lumpy skin disease virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Bovine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, Skin biopsies |
| Ideal Sample Volume | Blood -2-3 mL, Tissue- 25g |
| Min Sample Volume | Blood – 2 mL, Tissue – 10g |
| Rejection Criteria | Autolysed sample, clotted sample |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Pasterurella multocida by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | All species |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, Tissue – Heart, Lungs, Liver |
| Ideal Sample Volume | Blood -2-3 mL, Tissue- 25g |
| Min Sample Volume | Blood – 2 mL, Tissue – 10g |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Babesia gibsoni by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Babesia vogeli by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | Blood -2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | Blood – 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Babesia canis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Hepatozoon canis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Ehrlichia canis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Anaplasma platys by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Parvo virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Dirofilaria repens by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Dirofilaria immitis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Brugia malayi by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Mycoplsma haemofelis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Feline |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Babesia felis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Feline |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Feline panleukopenia by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Feline |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Feline leukemia by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Feline |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Feline rhinotracheitis by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Feline |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
This test identifies presence of Rabies virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine , Feline |
| Method | RT-PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Saliva |
| Collection Container | Swabs in viral transport medium |
| Packing Instructions | Can be shipped in room temperature |
Description
This test identifies presence of Canine Distemper virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Canine |
| Method | RT-PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Whole blood, nasal swab, occular swab |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-3 mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Clotted specimen, non-guarded swab |
| Collection Container | Blood – Lavender top (EDTA) blood collection tube, Tissue – sterile leak proof container |
| Packing Instructions | Blood – Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery, Swabs transported in room temperature |
Description
This test identifies presence of Pscittacine beak and feather disease virus by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Avian |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Feather with calamus |
| Ideal Sample Volume | Swabs in viral transport medium |
| Min Sample Volume | 5 feathers |
Description
This test identifies presence of Chlamydia pscittaci by detecting gene specific to the organism
| Species | Avian |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Feather with calamus |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 5-8 feathers |
| Min Sample Volume | 5 feathers |
| Collection Container | Sterile leak proof container, fecal swabs can also be taken |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
Description
Sex of the bird can determined by this test
| Species | Avian |
| Method | PCR, qPCR |
| Test Turnaround | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required | Feather with calamus |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 5-8 feathers |
| Min Sample Volume | 5 feathers |
| Collection Container | Enclose feathers in a plastic bag |
| Packing Instructions | Ship at room temperature |