Equine metabolic syndrome tests (includes insulin, leptin, glucose, ACTH, and T4)

Service category:

Available Tests [1]

Service audience:

Equine [2]

Description:

Code:

xeqmst

Lab:

Days test started:

ship M-Th

TAT:

7-14 d*

Available for:

Companion Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

1) 1 mL EDTA plasma; AND 2) 1 mL serum (separated promptly).

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

1) Collect blood into purple-top tube, separate plasma & transfer into a plain tube, containing no additives, freeze within 4 h of collection. 2) Collect blood into red-top tube, separate serum for glucose and T4 testing.

Additional Information

This test is sent to an external laboratory. Panel includes testing for ACTH, insulin, leptin, glucose, and T4. Shipping (test code: xtrnu), handling (test code: xhand) and accession (test code: xacccor) fees are also applicable on each submission. External test price is subject to change.