PRICE LIST 2017 CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

Similar documents
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

BACTERIOLOGY. Microscopic agglutination test (MAT) for one sample 5 (for a maximum of 5 antigens)

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Membership Examination. Veterinary Pathology Paper 1

Specimen / Instructions. Swabs, Fluid, air dried slides Daily. Swab, fluid, tissue 48 hrs. Swab, fluid, tissue 72 hrs. 2 ml Serum or CSF 3 Days

Schedule of Accreditation issued by United Kingdom Accreditation Service 2 Pine Trees, Chertsey Lane, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 3HR, UK

specialist veterinary diagnostics 2018 PRICE LIST

Laboratory Catalogue 2018

Rossdales innovative IT in practice

Veterinary Diagnostic Services Price List February 2018

Quick Reference Guide

Proficiency Testing Schemes 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019

General Information 3 Sample Submission 3 Packaging Information and Legislation 4 Laboratory Contact Numbers 5

Schedule of Accreditation

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Membership Examination. Medicine of Horses Paper 1

The Royal College of Pathologists. Pathology: the science behind the cure. Careers in pathology

Information for Equine Practice Clients

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SCIENTISTS. Sample Exam Questions. Veterinary Practice (Small Animal)

Medical Notes. Wellness Care. Bulger Animal Hospital Newsletter. Volume 2, Issue 1 Winter 2008

PARASITOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS CATALOGUE OF SERVICES AND PRICE LIST

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Membership Examination. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care Paper 1

Anesthesia Check-off Form

Directly sample the site of suspected infection as indicated by clinical signs, gross lesions or medical imaging.

Clinical Programme. Dermatology

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Membership Examination. Medicine of Cats Paper 1

Veterinary Surgical Pathology and Necropsy Services

Providing Diagnostics to the International Veterinary Community

THERIOGENOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Oklahoma State University

SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY COUNCIL REGISTRATION EXAMINATION LIST OF PROCEDURES: PRACTICAL AND/OR ORAL/PRACTICAL EXAMINATION VETERINARIANS

LipoClear Testing. Don Newton, MS, MT Brockton Hospital Laboratory, Brockton, Massachusetts

Update in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Maria M. Crane Zoo Atlanta

VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY CMU.

Chapter 1 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. Introduction to Veterinary Pathology. What is pathology? Who does pathology?

DETERMINATION OF PLASMA BIOCHEMISTRIES, IONIZED CALCIUM, VITAMIN 03, AND HEMATOCRIT VALUES IN CAPTIVE GREEN IGUANAS (Iguana iguana) FROM EI SALVADOR

PDP can be completed in the context of small animal, equine or farm animal practice, or any combination of these three.

Veterinary Surgical Pathology and Necropsy Services

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Membership Examination. Small Animal Medicine Paper 1

Module C Veterinary Pathology Clinical Pathology - Laboratory Diagnostics (C-VP.2)

5/3/2018 3:09 AM Approved (Changed Course) ANHLT 151 Course Outline as of Fall 2017

Update on diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)

Infection control in equine breeding farms

SYLLABUS FOR DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL PATHOLOGY(D.C.P.)

Health Assessments of Reptiles: How Do We Know What is Normal?

INTRODUCTION... 2 SPECIMEN SELECTION Selecting the animal Choosing tissues for submission... 3 TISSUE HANDLING AND PACKAGING...

VETERINARY BACTERIOLOGY FROM THE DARK AGES TO THE PRESENT DAY

GUIDELINES. Ordering, Performing and Interpreting Laboratory Tests in Veterinary Clinical Practice

Post mortem examinations

FEE SCHEDULE. Discipline Test Fee

Canine Spay and Neuter Services At Manzini Animal Hospital

TABLE OF CONTENT. 1. Introduction 2. Materials 3. Procedures 4. Personnel Safety 5. Animal Related Contingencies 6. References 7.

Instructions For Completing The Mri Request Form

SPECIMEN COLLECTION FOR CULTURE OF BACTERIAL PATHOLOGENS QUICK REFERENCE

Option 1. Call Fee 1 2. Option 1: Designed for the Horse that has minimal exposure to other horses and provides basic quality care.

Veterinary Diagnostics Portfolio Overview. Complete solutions for veterinary testing and pathogen research

EASTER BUSH PATHOLOGY, R(D)SVS POST MORTEM ROOM CODE OF PRACTICE CONTENTS

Farm Animal Diagnostic Services. SAC Consulting Veterinary Services Price List 2018/19

National Pig Health Council. Code of Practice for Importation of Fresh Boar Semen into Ireland

QUALITY VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS SPECIALISTS IN EXOTIC SPECIES PRICE LIST 2018 COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

Medical aspects of lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) captive breeding and reintroduction programme

Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center

Diagnostic Lab Submissions. Heather Walz DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Thompson Bishop Sparks State Diagnostic Lab Department of Agriculture and Industries

User Guide. Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. Business Hours: Monday Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Essential Skills for Assistant Training Revised 7/1/2018

EASTER BUSH PATHOLOGY, R(D)SVS POST MORTEM ROOM CODE OF PRACTICE CONTENTS

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. Fellowship Examination. Small Animal Medicine Paper 1

STANLEY HOUSE. Welcome to

PETIKAN KEPUTUSAN JAWATANKUASA TETAP KEWANGAN BIL. 2 (2014) PADA 6 JUN 2014 KADAR CAJ PERKHIDMATAN DI UVH

NOVEMBER Message from the Director. Inside this issue: Contact Us Contact us for more information about our services and products.

OIE Reference Laboratory Reports Activities

Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine. Microbiology User Manual

Color: Black/Tan NO GROWTH ON SOLID MEDIA IN 48 HRS. NO GROWTH ON SOLID MEDIA IN 24 HRS.

Policy # MI_ENT Department of Microbiology. Page Quality Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS

Institute of Veterinary, Animal & Biomedical Sciences. BVSc 5 Skills Book

Role of the nurse in diagnosing infection: The right sample, every time

Prevalence of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its antibiogram in a tertiary care centre

MOREDUN FOUNDATION (ADRA) NEWS SHEETS VOLUME 1 (NUMBERS 1-30) BOOK PRICE PLUS 1.00 P&P OR 5.00 PER NEWS SHEET

QUALITY VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS SPECIALISTS IN EXOTIC SPECIES PRICE LIST 2019 COM M IT T ED T O EXCELLENCE

Microbiology. User Manual. Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine. Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine Microbiology User Manual

Veterinary Pathology: Opportunities for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Biomedical Technicians in Asia

Supplementary figure 1: Questionnaire used to establish the constitution of the patient (relevant characteristics of the whole patient leading to the

Health plans and fluke and worm control

OIE Reference Laboratory Reports Activities

PATHOLOGY Parent Account

Course Curriculum for Master Degree Theriogenology & Artificial Insemination/Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

CONSTRUCTION OF VETERINARY HOSPITAL COMPLEX

Should you need any further information or require any veterinary advice please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff.

Help Maximize Your Breeding Success With Zoetis

Department Of Pathology MIC Collection Guidelines - Gastrointestinal (GI) Specimens Version#4 POLICY NO.

Course Curriculum for Master Degree in Poultry Diseases/Veterinary Medicine

OIE Reference Laboratory Reports Activities

GEZONDHEIDSCERTIFICAAT (veterinair certificaat) certificaatnummer:

Equine Nerve Blocks and Lameness Workshop

Diagnostic Center News

BILLING RATES - FY 08/09

The surveillance and control programme

Instructions for Sample Submission - Diagnostics Real-time PCR

The Friends of Nachusa Grasslands 2016 Scientific Research Project Grant Report Due June 30, 2017

Ylva Sjöström 1) and Anna Lennquist 2)

HORSES DOSE RATES AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT RECOMMENDED DOSE INTERVAL. Trimethoprim / sulphonamide

ANNEX I SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice C-VP.1 Veterinary Pathology Basic Tissue Pathology, Necropsy and Biopsy Module Outline

Transcription:

PRICE LIST 2017 CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY

Alastair Foote MA VetMB PhD FRCPath MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Pathology (Equine) Our team of Alastair Foote, Celia Marr, Emily Haggett and Sidney Ricketts are responsible for our clinical pathology services and post-mortem examinations. Further clinical advice is available from our other equine clinicians. Celia Marr BVMS MVM PhD DEIM DipECEIM FRCVS European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine Katherine Whitwell is our specialist equine pathology consultant. Where specific expert opinions are needed, we refer to a network of specialist pathologists. Emily Haggett BVSc DipACVIM MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Equine Medicine (Internal Medicine) Sidney Ricketts LVO BSc BVSc DESM DipECEIM FRCPath FRCVS Rossdales Laboratories High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JS tel: +44(0)1638 663017 fax: +44(0)1638 560780 email: laboratory@rossdales.com Katherine Whitwell BVSc DipIECVP FRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Pathology (Equine) www.rossdales.com

Rossdales Laboratories offers a comprehensive range of clinical pathology services specifically designed for the particular needs of equine practitioners. 6 7 8 9 10-11 12 13 14 14 Haematology & Biochemistry Endocrinology Serology / Virology Microbiology Bacteriology PCR HBLB breeding tests/packages Faecal analysis, Dermatology, Mycology & Urine Analysis Cytology, Histology & Post mortem Miscellaneous Small Animal Samples With experienced, qualified staff and investment in the latest technologies, our reputation has been built over more than 40 years, providing high quality analysis with results that are reliable, delivered quickly and are cost-effective. We service the needs of Rossdales, our internationally recognised equine veterinary ambulatory practice, equine hospital and diagnostic centre, and those of colleagues in veterinary practices throughout the UK and EU. We offer our clients a customised service that includes not only the provision of clinical pathology results but also discussion and advice where appropriate, with access to our experienced equine medicine clinicians, surgeons and reproduction experts. Our testing procedures are carried out in accordance with our stringent internal quality control policy and we are fully accredited with a number of external quality assessment schemes. Rossdales is an approved testing laboratory for Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both by culture and qpcr, under the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Codes of Practice scheme.

Bojangles Design Test Test Veterinary Surgeon: Tel: Fax: email: Tel: Fax: email: ± e ± u Animal: Owner: Species: Breed: Age: Gender: Newborn (2 3 day) esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Creatinine, Fibrinogen, SAA, IgG Amylase AST Bile acids Cardiac troponin CK Coombs (e) Copper (h) PRACTICE DETAILS Report By: Fax Email Creatinine Calcium Chloride Magnesium Phosphate Potassium Sodium Fibrinogen (c) Animal: Owner: Species: Breed: Age: Gender: Gentamicin GLDH Glucose (f) GGT Se (GSHPx) * Haem (e) IgG LD ANIMAL/OWNER DETAILS Date Sample Collected: SAMPLES SUBMITTED BLOODS EDTA Serum/Plain Citrate Fluoride (glucose) Heparin FLUIDS EDTA Plain Cytospin High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JS LD isoenzymes Lipase SAA SAP Triglycerides Urea Vit E (h or s) Tel: +44 (0)1638 663017 Fax: +44 (0)1638 560780 email: laboratory@rossdales.com www.rossdales.com/laboratory LAB USE ONLY Lab Ref Number: Account code: Z Date received: Samples checked by: OTHER Faeces Urine Skin scraping / hair pluck Slides Bloodgrow Charcoal Swab Plain Swab HISTORY/CLINICAL SIGNS Previous sample submitted? Yes No Ref... Has the animal been treated at Rossdales Equine Hospital previously? Yes No Please tick box if samples CANNOT be used for anonymous surveillance / clinical research / teaching EQUINE PROFILES (e - EDTA, s - serum, c - citrate, f - flouride/oxalate, u - urine) General esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, AST, CK, GGT, SAP, Urea, Creatinine Liver (recommended for follow up) Kidney s ± e esc ± u AST, GLDH, SAP, GGT, Bile acids, bilirubin (total & direct) Plus haematology Infection / inflammatory esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA Muscle s AST, CK Performance horse esc Haem, AST, CK, Fibrinogen, SAA PPSD Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, Urea, Creatinine, electrolytes Plus urine analysis Plus urine analysis and fractional electrolyte clearance Newborn (2 3 day) esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Creatinine, Fibrinogen, SAA, IgG Amylase AST Bile acids Bilirubin (total and direct) Cardiac troponin CK Clotting (PT,APTT) (c) Coombs (e) Copper (h) Creatinine Electrolytes (full) Calcium Chloride Magnesium Phosphate Potassium Sodium Fibrinogen (c) INDIVIDUAL TESTS Gentamicin GLDH Glucose (f) GGT Se (GSHPx) * Haem (e) Haemolytic antibodies IgG LD LD isoenzymes Lipase Protein electrophoresis Proteins (TP, Alb, Glob) SAA SAP Triglycerides Urea Vit E (h or s) Serum sample unless indicated otherwise *whole heparinised blood (not separated) plain tube, no rubber bung Zinc Account code: PPP Date received: Zinc LAB USE ONLY PPSD PPP 4 SUBMISSION FORMS The latest submission forms can be downloaded from our website, or copies can be sent to you by post on request. Please do ensure that you are using the most up-to-date versions of each form to ensure you have full details of all the latest tests available. Visit www.rossdales.com for sample request forms, equine reference ranges, SI unit conversion tables, sampling techniques, test information and other details about our laboratory services. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY REQUEST FORM Bojangles Design Veterinary Surgeon: CLINICAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY REQUEST FORM PRACTICE DETAILS Report By: Fax Email ANIMAL/OWNER DETAILS Date Sample Collected: BLOODS EDTA Serum/Plain Citrate Fluoride (glucose) Heparin FLUIDS EDTA Plain Cytospin SAMPLES SUBMITTED High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JS Tel: +44 (0)1638 663017 Fax: +44 (0)1638 560780 email: laboratory@rossdales.com www.rossdales.com/laboratory Lab Ref Number: Z Samples checked by: OTHER Faeces Urine Skin scraping / hair pluck Slides Bloodgrow Charcoal Swab Plain Swab HISTORY/CLINICAL SIGNS Previous sample submitted? Yes No Ref... Has the animal been treated at Rossdales Equine Hospital previously? Yes No Please tick box if samples CANNOT be used for anonymous surveillance / clinical research / teaching EQUINE PROFILES (e - EDTA, s - serum, c - citrate, f - flouride/oxalate, u - urine) General esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, AST, CK, GGT, SAP, Urea, Creatinine Liver (recommended for follow up) s Kidney esc AST, GLDH, SAP, GGT, Bile acids, bilirubin (total & direct) Plus haematology Infection / inflammatory esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA Muscle s AST, CK Performance horse esc Haem, AST, CK, Fibrinogen, SAA Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, Urea, Creatinine, electrolytes Plus urine analysis Plus urine analysis and fractional electrolyte clearance RESULTS REPORTING We send, wherever possible, a report by email, fax or first class post on the same day that the samples are received. We will telephone urgent results, if requested, or where we deem indicated. Please make sure we have your correct email, phone and fax numbers. Bilirubin (total and direct) Clotting (PT,APTT) (c) Electrolytes (full) INDIVIDUAL TESTS Haemolytic antibodies Protein electrophoresis Proteins (TP, Alb, Glob) Serum sample unless indicated otherwise *whole heparinised blood (not separated) plain tube, no rubber bung ACCOUNTS Itemised invoices and statements are submitted monthly. Prices noted on reports are for advice of charges (exclusive of VAT) only. We appreciate prompt settlement and offer a discount to clients based on their expenditure with the laboratory. We will discuss individual special arrangements for large batches of samples. Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements. Prices for tests referred to external laboratories (indicated in the price list) may be subject to change during the course of the year. DIARRHOEA SCREENING PANELS We have been developing panels of tests to screen for infectious causes of diarrhoea. These have proved both useful and cost effective, and our range of tests is still expanding. Adult Young foal Older foal Salmonella Rotavirus Lawsonia Clostridial toxins Cryptosporidia Cryptosporidia WEC Salmonella Salmonella Clostridial toxins WEC Clostridial toxins WEC New Add Coronavirus PCR assay to any of these panels

5 NEW NAME, SAME TRUSTED SERVICE Rossdales Laboratories is the new name for Beaufort Cottage Laboratories For nearly 50 years, we have been providing a comprehensive laboratory diagnostic service, specifically designed for and trusted by equine veterinary practitioners throughout the UK and abroad. During that time, there have been significant advances in the technology and services we offer our clients. Our new name is a natural progression for the laboratory, which is an important and intrinsic element of the range of services offered by Rossdales. Our unique service combines qualified pathologists working directly alongside our internal medicine specialists and dedicated laboratory technicians using state-of-the-art technology ensuring reliable results that are cost-effective and delivered on time. 2016 OUR BUSIEST YEAR TO DATE... Thank you to all our clients who have used our services in the past 12 months: we processed more sample submissions in 2016 than in any previous year. We hope this reflects the quality of the service that we provide, but we are always looking for ways to further improve our services and we welcome your feedback - please do contact us on laboratory@rossdales.com, or call 01638 663017....AND OUR qpcr TESTING CONTINUES TO EXPAND We have expanded both the number of tests that we can offer and our laboratory equipment to ensure that we have the most efficient systems available in place to provide fast and accurate results. Our qpcr tests now include: - Streptococcus equi / Strep.zooepidemicus (duplex) - Lawsonia intracellularis - Rhodococcus equi - CEM (Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) - Salmonella spp - Leptospira spp NEW - Clostridium difficile NEW - Equine Papilloma Virus-2 NEW - EHV-1 & EHV-4 - Coronavirus NEW

6 Equine Profile Prices General: Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, AST, CK, GGT, SAP, Urea, Creatinine e s c 1 day 66.30 Liver (recommended for follow up): AST, GLDH, SAP, GGT, Bile acids, bilirubin (total, direct, indirect), TP, Alb, Glob Kidney: Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, Urea, Creatinine, electrolytes + urine analysis + urine analysis and fractional electrolyte clearance e s c 1 day 41.80 e s c + u + u 1 day 1 day 1 day 50.50 60.20 84.40 Inflammatory: Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA e s c 1 day 34.20 Muscle: AST, CK e s c 1 day 17.10 Performance horse: Haem, AST, CK, Fibrinogen, SAA e s c 1 day 32.40 Newborn (2 3 day): Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Creatinine, Fibrinogen, SAA, IgG e s c 1 day 38.50 Discounts are offered to practices based on their level of expenditure with the laboratory. If you require other profiles please contact us to discuss pricing. Haematology Complete haematological examinations RBC, PCV, Hb, MCV, McHc, MCH, WBC, differential, platelets e 1 day 21.40 Platelets e 1 day 9.60 Coombs AGT e 1 day 33.70 Haemolytic antibodies s 1 day 33.70 Cross match e s 1 day 33.70 Haematology & Biochemistry We understand the importance of providing rapid and accurate results. When sending urgent samples, please contact the laboratory so that we can minimize the turnaround time. Additional fees will apply for tests performed out of normal laboratory working hours. Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.

7 Biochemistry Total serum protein, albumin, globulin s 1 day 9.60 Proteins and electrophoresis s 5 7 days 35.70 Plasma fibrinogen c 1 day 9.60 SAA Serum amyloid A s 1 day 9.60 Clotting (PT & APTT) c 1 day 19.00 Prothrombin time c 1 day 9.60 IgG s 1 day 9.60 AST Aspartate amino transferase s 1 day 9.60 CK Creatinine kinase s 1 day 9.60 LD Lactate dehydrogenase s 1 day 9.60 LD & isoenzymes s 7 14 days 35.70 GLDH Glutamate dehydrogenase s 1 day 9.60 GGT Gamma glutamyl transferase s 1 day 9.60 Plasma fibrinogen is best measured on a whole blood sample in sodium citrate preservative, or if necessary it can be measured on an EDTA sample. Samples required e EDTA s Serum h Heparin f Fluoride/oxalate c Sodium citrate u Urine Bile acids s 1 day 9.60 Bilirubin (total, indirect & direct) s 1 day 9.60 SAP Serum alkaline phosphatase s 1 day 9.60 Glucose f 1 day 9.60 Glucose absorption (up to 10 timepoints) f 1 day 40.55 Triglycerides s 1 day 9.60 Urea s 1 day 9.60 Creatinine s 1 day 9.60 Calcium s 1 day 9.60 Inorganic phosphate s 1 day 9.60 Magnesium s 1 day 9.60 Full Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, Mg, Ca, PO4) s 1 day 29.60 Copper h 7 14 days 11.00 Selenium (GSHPx) h 7 14 days 11.00 Zinc (*plain plastic tube - no rubber bung) s * 7 14 days 11.00 Vitamin E s or h 7 14 days 11.00 Amylase, Lipase, Cholesterol (each) s 1 day 9.60 Cardiac Troponin I s 1 day 20.70 Gentamicin (paired serum samples) s 3 days 61.20 Discount scale for 2 or more 9.60 tests please ask for details. Referred test Haematology & Biochemistry

8 Endocrinology Pregnancy tests Equine chorionic gonadotrophin (serum, 45-95 days, not suitable for donkeys) Oestrone sulphate (ELISA assay) (serum, >120 days) s 1 day 21.40 s 2 5 days 21.40 ECG & Oestrone sulphate s 2 5 days 37.20 Urinary oestrogens (Cuboni) (urine, >150 days) u 1 day 18.85 Samples required e EDTA s Serum h Heparin f Fluoride/oxalate c Sodium citrate u Urine Other hormone assays Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) s 2 5 days 39.00 Progesterone s 1 day 21.40 Testosterone s 1 day 21.40 GCT panel: Progesterone, Testosterone, Oestrone sulphate, AMH s 1 & 5 days 86.00 Inhibin s 2-4 weeks 87.00 Cryptorchid (rig) test: Oestrone sulphate (RIA) s 5 days 35.40 Cryptorchid (rig) test: Paired Testosterone s 1 day 37.20 Cortisol s 1 day 21.40 2x Cortisol s 1 day 37.20 3x Cortisol s 1 day 52.00 Urine Cortisol u 1 day 21.40 T3, T4 (each) s 1 day 21.40 Insulin s 1 day 21.40 Glucose: Insulin ratio s f 1 day 29.80 ACTH e* 1 day 21.40 Glucose, insulin, ACTH e* f s 1 day 42.80 *Chilled separated EDTA plasma refer to our website for further instructions Referred tests Inhibin samples sent to USA, up to 3 weeks turnaround. Endocrinology Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.

9 Serology / Virology Lyme Disease s 5 10 days 28.30 Lawsonia intracellularis IPMA s 3 5 days 21.50 Rhodococcus equi (VapA) ELISA s 5 days 28.75 Piroplasmosis (Babesia caballi and Theileria equi) ELISA (not for export certification) s 1 3 days 27.50 EHV-1 & -4 s 4 days 27.50 Strangles (Streptococcus equi) ELISA s 1 5 days 25.50 EVA (ELISA) (not for export certification) EIA (celisa) (not for export certification) s 1 day 11.75 s 1 day 11.75 EIA Coggins s 5 days 24.00 EVA and EIA ELISA tests (not for export certification) s 1 day 21.90 EVA SNT for vaccinated stallions and teasers s 5 days 35.00 Tapeworm ELISA titre s 1 5 days 18.40 Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) serology s 2 5 days 35.00 Influenza (NP swab) 1 day 20.40 Please submit a clotted blood sample or separated serum unless stated. Lawsonia, Rhodococcus and Strangles: Batch rates are available for >5 samples please contact the laboratory to discuss. s: Serum sample Referred test Serology / Virology

10 Bacteriology Bacteriological culture, from any site for either aerobic or microaerophilic culture or both (per swab or fluid) 1 3 days 21.80 Anaerobic culture 3 7 days 13.00 Antibiotic sensitivity test 2 days 8.90 Salmonella and Campylobacter culture (faeces) 3 5 days 16.60 Salmonella only 3 5 days 13.00 MRSA identification 2 3 days 12.75 Set of post mortem swabs 2 5 days 39.55 Clostridium difficile toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day 32.10 Clostridium perfringens toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day 32.10 Streptococcus equi culture only 2 4 days 16.30 Fungal culture 5 7 days 21.15 Please submit all swabs in Amies charcoal transport medium. Microbiology qpcr Testing T. equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (TKP) (genital swabs) Streptococcus equi and Streptococcus zooepidemicus (pus, NP swab, tracheal wash, BAL or guttural pouch wash): One sample Two samples 1 2 days 30.50 1 day 1 day 27.50 37.75 Rhodococcus equi (VapA) (pus, NP swab, tracheal wash) 1 day 27.50 Lawsonia intracellularis (faeces) 1 day 27.50 Salmonella species PCR 2 days 27.50 Equine Herpesvirus-1 and EHV-4 (NP swab, tracheal wash, 30 40ml heparinised blood buffy coat, CSF) 1 day 27.50 Equine Herpesvirus-1 and EHV-4 (post mortem tissues) 1 day 44.50 Equine Herpesvirus-2 and EHV-5 (tracheal wash, corneal swab/brush, BAL, post mortem tissues) Respiratory panel (Strep. equi, Strep. zooepidemicus, EHV-1 and EHV-4), influenza (ELISA) 2 5 days 32.50 1 day 55.60 Coronavirus PCR 2 days 44.50 Equine Papilloma Virus 2 (EPV-2) (penile biopsy [fresh/fixed]) 1-2 days 44.50 Clostridium difficile (faeces) 1-2 days 27.50 Leptospirosis (foetal tissues/placenta [fresh]) 1-2 days 44.50 Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt. Referred test For PCR testing, plain (unfixed) fluid or tissue samples, faeces, plain swabs or swabs in charcoal transport medium can be tested. For additional influenza ELISA (respiratory panel) a plain fluid sample or swab (not charcoal swabs) is required. Discounts may apply for multiple samples tested in the same run.

11 HBLB Codes of Practice Profiles Stallion (set of 3 or 4 swabs) Aerobic and microaerophilic culture 7 days 50.25 TKP qpcr 1 2 days 71.50 Mare clitoral (fossa and sinus) swab or endometrial swab Aerobic and microaerophilic culture 7 days 21.80 TKP qpcr 1 2 days 30.50 Packages Mare clitoral (fossa and sinus) swab & serum sample Aerobic and microaerophilic culture + EVA and EIA (ELISA) 7 days 37.25 TKP qpcr, EVA and EIA (ELISA) 1 2 days 45.25 Aerobic and microaerophilic culture + EVA (ELISA) 7 days 31.25 TKP qpcr and EVA (ELISA) 1 2 days 40.50 Mare endometrial swab Aerobic culture Smear cytology Aerobic and microaerophilic culture Smear cytology TKP qpcr Smear cytology 2 days 32.60 7 days 38.25 1 2 days 43.80 Swabs must be sent in Amies charcoal transport medium (within expiry date) and must arrive within 48 hours of collection for bacterial culture. The TKP PCR assay is a useful rapid screening test. PCR positive Pseudomonas and Klebsiella samples may require subsequent culture (included within the PCR fee) and Klebsiella capsule typing if indicated (additional charge). Klebsiella capsule typing (qpcr: K1, K2, K5) 2 3 days 45.00 It is the responsibility of the referring veterinary surgeon to ensure that swabs are collected from the correct anatomic location for both stallions and mares. For example, mare clitoral swabs must be collected from both the clitoral sinuses and the clitoral fossa, as defined in the HBLB Code of Practice. http://codes.hblb.org.uk Microbiology

12 Faical Analysis Dermatology, Mycology & Urine Analysis Faecal Analysis/Parasitology Faecal WEC (ovassay) screening test 1 day 7.90 Faecal WEC (Moredun method) recommended for egg reduction testing 1 day 12.50 Lungworm larvae (Baermann) (faeces) 2 days 11.75 Liver fluke (faeces) 1 day 13.75 Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) serology 2 5 days 35.00 Occult blood (faeces) 1 day 18.00 Cryptosporidium (faeces) 1 3 days 20.40 Tapeworm ELISA titre (serum sample) 2 5 days 18.40 Diarrhoea panel: Adult Salmonella culture, C.perfringens/difficile toxins, WEC (ovassay) + Coronavirus* Diarrhoea panel: Older foal/weanling Salmonella culture, C.perfringens/difficile toxins, WEC (ovassay), Lawsonia (PCR) + Coronavirus* Diarrhoea panel: Younger foal Salmonella culture, C.perfringens/difficile toxins, WEC (ovassay), rotavirus, Cryptosporidium + Coronavirus* 2 3 days 71.40 96.00* 2 3 days 86.00 112.00* 2 3 days 96.00 122.00* Rotavirus ELISA 1 day 15.50 Salmonella and Campylobacter culture (faeces) 3 5 days 16.60 Salmonella culture only 3 5 days 13.00 Clostridium difficile toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day 32.10 Clostridium perfringens toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day 32.10 Dermatology, Mycology & Urine Analysis Referred test Skin scrapings/hair plucks microscopy, bacterial and dermatophyte culture 2 3 days 33.65 Ringworm and ectoparasites microscopy only 1 day 19.90 Dermatophyte Fungal culture 21 days 21.15 Urine analysis only 1 day 13.50 Urine analysis inc. aerobic bacterial culture 2 3 days 31.50 Fractional electrolyte clearance ratios (Na, K, Cl, PO 4, Ca, Mg) + urine analysis* 1 day 39.00 43.35* Myoglobin & Haemoglobin 2 5 days 24.50 Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt. Please submit a minimum of 10g faeces. Please submit a serum sample for tapeworm and liver fluke serology. See qpcr section for Coronavirus, Lawsonia and Salmonella PCR tests Please submit skin scrapings in a sterile container. Please submit urine samples in a sterile, leak-proof container.

13 Cytology Cervical smear 1 day 19.10 Tracheal wash/aspirates 1 day 24.00 BAL/tracheal wash with differential cell count (including mast cell differential) 1 day 28.50 Peritoneal, pleural, synovial fluids, milk, etc. (including TP, albumin & globulin) 1 day 29.00 Cerebrospinal fluid full cytology/biochemistry 1 day 34.00 Fine needle aspirate (up to 6 slides) 1 day 24.00 Bone marrow smear 1 3 days 23.00 Sperm density, live:dead & morphology examinations 1 day 52.00 Sperm longevity 1 3 days 29.00 Histology For fluid samples, please send a sample in EDTA and cytopreservative (available on request) for nucleated cell count and cytology, and a sample undiluted in a sterile tube for microbiological testing. For semen analysis and bone marrow smear, please contact the laboratory to discuss appropriate sample submission. Routine processing & interpretation (1 3 samples) (additional samples = 5 per sample) 1 2 days 40.50 Processing only (per slide) 1 2 days 18.40 Endometrial (Bouin s fixative available on request) 1 2 days 40.50 Muscle biopsy (please phone laboratory to discuss sample collection) 2 3 days 50.00 Supplying extra stained section 1 2 days 9.60 Photomicrograph (digital image) (per case) 1 2 days 27.00 Immunohistochemistry (per antibody per section) 5 10 days 26.00 Weekend urgent processing fee 200 Post mortem Examinations Gross post mortem examination fee Referred test Adult (non-neurological) 230.00 385.00 Adult (including brain and spinal cord) 510.00 675.00 Aborted foetus/stillborn foal 89.25 Additional microbiological test charges and carcass disposal fees may apply. Please contact us to discuss. Histological processing & interpretation set of post mortem tissues 71.00 Please submit small representative tissue samples in an adequate volume of 10% formol saline fixative (Bouin s fluid for endometrial biopsies available on request) in a leak-proof container. Cytology - Histology Post Mortems

14 Miscellaneous Gelatine coated slides (per slide) 1.95 Cell Fix spray (per can) 15.30 Genital broth cultures (please contact the laboratory 2 3 days before required; postage not included) 27.80 IRAP supply and processing 351.50 Miscellaneous 14 Small Animal Samples We also offer haematology, biochemistry, faecal tests, endocrinology and histopathology on small animals. For any of these services, please contact us with your requirements. Small Animal Samples

Clinical advice available for our clients Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre clinicians are available to add helpful telephone or email advice alongside our laboratory reporting. They offer an ethical referral service for second opinion examinations, clinical diagnostic techniques and for cases requiring medical and surgical treatments. Andrew McGladdery BVMS CertESM MRCVS Mike Shepherd BVSc MRCVS Richard Payne BSc BVSc CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS European Specialist in Large Animal Surgery (Equine) Andy Bathe MA VetMB DEO DipECVS DipACVSMR MRCVS ECVS Specialist in Large Animal Surgery (Equine) Sarah Powell MA VetMB Assoc.(LA)ECVDI MRCVS Sarah Boys Smith MA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS Lewis Smith BVetMed CertES(Orth) DipECVS DESTS MRCVS Emily Haggett BVSc DipACVIM MRCVS European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery RCVS Specialist in Equine Medicine (Internal Medicine) Tim Barnett BSc(Hons) BVM&S MSc CertAVP DipECVS MRCVS Professor Celia Marr BVMS MVM PhD DEIM DipECEIM FRCVS European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine Carolin Gerdes MedVet(Hanover) MRCVS Soft Tissue Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Lameness and Sports Injuries Diagnostic Imaging Poor Performance & Horses in Training Internal Medicine Reproduction & Stud Farm Medicine Neonatal and Foal Care Cardiology Dermatology Dentistry

EQUINE PRACTICE Personalised high quality routine and emergency (24 hour) ambulatory service for stud farms and trainers 01638 663150 practice@rossdales.com EQUINE HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE Referral centre for surgery, medicine, reproduction and clinical diagnostics 01638 577754 hospital@rossdales.com ROSSDALES LABORATORIES Specialist equine diagnostic laboratory offering a cost-effective and efficient service 01638 663017 laboratory@rossdales.com www.rossdales.com Follow us on Facebook Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons