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IDEXX SDMA Test
Deeper insight into kidney function
An elevated SDMA is an indication of an impaired glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and thus detects diseases of the kidney and reflects other disease processes affecting the kidneys.*
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IDEXX CBC testing
More insights into the current condition of your patient
The most comprehensive CBCs available from a reference laboratory. Only IDEXX automatically includes reticulocyte count and reticulocyte haemoglobin on every CBC report.†
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Faecal Dx antigen testing
Detect more intestinal parasite infections, earlier than fecal flotation. A single test finds hookworms, roundworms, and whipworms, even when eggs are not present.1
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Cardiopet proBNP Test
Manage and monitor cardiac health in dogs and cats
The Cardiopet proBNP Test gives you more information about your patients’ heart health.
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Pathology services
Get the most comprehensive and timely pathologists' interpretations with IDEXX Reference Laboratories’ cutting-edge technology.
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Spec cPL Test/Spec fPL Test
Quickly and confidently assess pancreatic health in dogs and cats
Pancreatitis is a difficult disease to diagnose because history, physical examination and routine laboratory findings are often nonspecific.
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RealPCR testing
IDEXX Reference Laboratories gives you access to hundreds of real-time PCR panels and individual tests that provide you definitive answers faster.
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Convenient, flexible service and delivery options
- Daily courier pick ups in selected areas, and in other areas the option to submit specimens using a local courier to give you the ultimate convenience.
- Rapid results
- Fast, accurate electronic test ordering via Cornerstone Software or other practice management systems
Turnaround times—Results delivery at a glance
(chemistry, CBC, coagulation, urinalysis, total T4)
| Pickup time | Results delivery |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:00 p.m. same day |
| Afternoon/evening | 8:00 a.m. next morning |
(Lab 4Dx Plus Test, heartworm antigen, FIV, and FeLV ELISAs)
| Pickup time | Results delivery |
|---|---|
| All times | 8:00 a.m. next morning |
(Giardia, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm antigens)
| Pickup time | Results delivery |
|---|---|
| All times | 8:00 a.m. next morning |
| Pickup time | Results delivery |
|---|---|
| All times | 8:00 a.m. next morning |
| Pickup time | Results delivery |
|---|---|
| All times |
3–5 working days (Standard) |
| Test name | Test components | Receive results |
|---|---|---|
| Large/Complex/Whole Organ Biopsy |
Evaluation of whole organs (with or without bone) or large and complex biopsies. Specimen examples include entire spleen, heart, brain; complex mammary chain; bone biopsies (excluding core needle or punch biopsies <5 mm); amputated digits or limbs; amputated jaw. |
5–14 days, depending on need for additional fixation or decalcification
Note: Specimens, including teeth, may take up to 21 days due to need for decalcification. |
| Priority Biopsy |
1 Site/Lesion |
1–3 days |
| Standard Biopsy |
1 Site/Lesion |
3–5 days |
Reference
- Elsemore DA, Geng J, Flynn L, Cruthers L, Lucio-Forster A, Bowman DD. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for coproantigen detection of Trichuris vulpis in dogs. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2014;26(3):404–411.
*These IDEXX SDMA medical claims are supported by extensive scientific evidence.
†For canine and feline patients, reticulocyte count (RETIC) and reticulocyte hemoglobin (RETIC-HGB) parameters are included on all CBC reports provided by IDEXX Reference Laboratories and the ProCyte Dx Hematology Analyser.
‡Cytology priority requests submitted on Friday are reported on Monday.
Note: There may be times when weather or operational considerations cause delays in providing test results. When this happens, we will inform you as quickly as possible with the most complete information available.
PCR testing is a service performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.