Specimen Type/Volume

1 mL serum (minimum 200 uL for PTH and 300 uL for iCa).

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs. Must arrive below 15 C or 60 F.

Collection Protocol

Collect blood into a red-top tube. Avoid hemolysis or lipemia. Fasting (overnight) serum sample. Allow serum to clot for 30 to 60 min prior to separation. Refrigerate or freeze sample prior to shipment.

Additional Information

This test is sent to an external laboratory. Interpretation of results by veterinary endocrinologist is automatically included. Shipping (test code: xtrnu) and handling (test code: xhand) fees are also applicable on each submission. External test price is subject to change.