Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Hematology Tests
Customized pricing may apply for high volume testing, batch testing, or panels of tests. Please contact the Clinical Pathology Lab for additional information regarding discount pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Additional tests: Chemistry single tests, Chemistry panels, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Cytology
Hematology protocols
| CBC, Complete Blood Count |
Includes white blood count, red blood count and indices, and platelet count. Automated reticulocyte counts included for cats and dogs. Automated differentials that meet lab-specified criteria are confirmed by manual examination of slides by lab staff. Slides are examined for cell morphology, parasites, and abnormal cells. Additional review of slides is available by Board-Certified Clinical Pathologists for slides that meet lab-specified criteria or study requirements.
Test code: 400.65
Specimen: EDTA
Minimum volume: 400 ul
Species: Bovine, Camelids, Canine, Feline, Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Equine, Porcine, Non-human Primates, Ovine, and others (contact lab)
EDTA or slides are examined for parasites, abnormal cells, or cell morphology. Test order must include description of item for review. One request item per order. For abnormal cells or cell morphology a CBC is recommended. Additional review of slides is available by Board-Certified Clinical Pathologists for slides that meet lab-specified criteria or study requirements.
Test code: 400.66
Specimen: EDTA or Slides (minimum 2)
Minimum volume: 400 ul
Species: Bovine, Camelids, Canine, Feline, Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Equine, Porcine, Non-human Primates, Ovine, and others (contact lab)
White blood count, red cell count and indices, and platelet count. (Differential is NOT included in this test. See CBC if differential is required.) Manual review of slide is NOT included in this test.
Test code: 400.6
Specimen: EDTA
Minimum volume: 250 ul
Species: Bovine, Camelids, Canine, Feline, Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Equine, Porcine, Non-human Primates, Ovine, and others (contact lab)
Blood smears prepared from buffy coat are examined for parasites or abnormal cells. One request item per order.
Test code: 400.2
Specimen: EDTA or Slides (minimum 2)
Minimum volume: 250 ul
Species: Bovine, Camelids, Canine, Feline, Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Equine, Porcine, Non-human Primates, Ovine, and others (contact lab)
Automated platelet count.
Test code: 400.33
Specimen: EDTA
Minimum volume: 400 ul
Species: Bovine, Camelids, Canine, Feline, Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Equine, Porcine, Non-human Primates, Ovine, and others (contact lab)
Automated reticulocyte counts available for cats and dogs.
Test code: 400.67
Specimen: EDTA
Minimum volume: 400 ul
Species: Canine, Feline, and Non-human Primates
*Automated CBC testing can be performed with a minimum volume of 200 uL of EDTA whole blood. Volumes of less than 200 uL cannot be performed using automated methods. Contact lab for additional options.
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