Lab Tests
Endocrinology
Your pet’s body is a complex orchestra, and hormones act as the conductors, regulating vital functions. At Veterinary Diagnostic Centre, our Endocrinology department focuses on these chemical messengers, ensuring your furry (or feathery) friend’s hormonal symphony plays in perfect harmony.
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The levels of progesterone is estimated from serum.
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The levels of estradiol is estimated from serum
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The levels of free T4 is estimated from serum
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The levels of free T3 is estimated from serum
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The levels of T4 is estimated from serum
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The level of free T3, T4 and TSH is estimated in serum
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The level of free T3, T4, FREE T4 and TSH is estimated in serum
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The level of testosterone is estimated in serum
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The level of cortisol is estimated in serum
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The levels of progesterone is estimated from serum
| Species | Canine |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The levels of estradiol is estimated from serum
| Species | Canine |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The levels of free T4 is estimated from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The levels of free T3 is estimated from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The levels of T4 is estimated from serum
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The level of free T3, T4 and TSH is estimated in serum
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The level of free T3, T4, FREE T4 and TSH is estimated in serum
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The level of testosterone is estimated in serum
| Species | Canine |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
The level of cortisol is estimated in serum
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method | ELISA |
| Test Turnaround | 1-2 day |
| Specimen Required | Serum |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 2-mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 2mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Hemolysed sample, Sample in EDTA vial |
| Collection Container | Red top clot activator vials |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |