Collecting Pathological Samples
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Blood samples
| Test Required | Sample Required | Comments | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haemotology | EDTA | Mix gently immediately after collection | |||
| Biochemistry | Serum | Centrifuge after permitting sufficient clotting time (min 2 hours) | |||
| Fibrinogen | Citrate | SAA | Serum | Needs to be processed quickly as the half life is very short | |
| Electrolytes | Heparin | Mix gently immediately after collection | |||
| Glucose | Fluoride oxalate | Can use fresh whole blood if tested immediately | |||
| Prothrombin clotting time | citrate | A normal sample is required for comparison | |||
| IgG | Serum | Measurement techniques vary so check sample requirements | |||
| Progesterone | Serum | Oestrone Sulphate | Serum | ||
| ACTH | EDTA plasma | Freeze plasme as soon after collection as poss (max 2 hours) | |||
| Selenium | |||||
| Zinc | Serum | Avoid using tubes with a rubber bung | |||
| Drugs testing | Serum or Heparin | Send to HFL | |||
| EHV | Serum | Take 2 samples 14 days apart (freeze 1st) | |||
| Testosterone | Serum | Request Testosterone before Inhibin for GCTs | |||
| Tapeworm ELISA | Serum | ||||
| Insulin | Serum | Fasting sample required |