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Equine Diagnostic Plans and Panels

Updated February 16, 2021

The following diagnostic plans have been developed primarily as an educational tool to assist the veterinarian in designing a complete, although not exhaustive, diagnostic strategy. To encourage veterinarians to select only the tests that are deemed clinically appropriate in each situation, the price of the diagnostic plan is not discounted from the sum of the individual test costs.

For the test groupings labeled as panels, there may be a discounted price versus the costs of the individual tests. Diagnostic plans and panels can be requested by writing the complete name as the test request. If appropriate samples are included all tests will be performed.

Antimicrobial susceptibilities for culture isolates are available upon request at an additional charge.

Print Plans and Panels

ACTH and Insulin

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
ACTH & Insulin ACTHIN
  • EDTA plasma (2ml) in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample

Notes

Ship chilled/frozen.

See Equine Cushings test protocol for more information.

ACTH, Insulin and Leptin

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
ACTH, Insulin and Leptin ACINLP
  • EDTA plasma (1.5ml) in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample.

Notes

Ship chilled/frozen.

See Equine Metabolic Syndrome Tests and Equine Cushings test protocol and for more information. Also may want to consider Equine Metabolic Diagnostic Plan.

Coagulation Panel, Large Animal

Panel Code: COAGPL

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Fibrinogen FIB
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)
Prothrombin Time PT
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)
aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) APTT
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)

Price

$44.00

Notes

Ship chilled.

Dermatology Diagnostic Plan

All skin biopsy submissions should be accompanied by a Dermatohistopathology Submission Form.

Deep lesion

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic bacterial culture AER
  • (2) fresh skin biopsies in plain red top tube with 0.5ml sterile saline to keep moist (not wet)
  • +/- Swab from deep in tissue placed in aerobic transport media (Amies with charcoal)
Fungal Culture FUNGCM
  • (2) fresh skin biopsies in plain red top tube with 0.5ml sterile saline to keep moist (not wet)
  • +/- Swab from deep in tissue placed in aerobic transport media (Amies with charcoal)
Gram Stain GRAM
  • (2) fresh skin biopsies in plain red top tube with 0.5ml sterile saline to keep moist (not wet)
Histopathology (biopsy) HISTO
  • Multiple formalin fixed skin biopsies.
Parasite Identification PID
  • (2) fresh skin biopsies in plain red top tube with 0.5ml sterile saline to keep moist (not wet)

Superficial lesion

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Cytology Smear Exam CYSMRE
  • (2) impression smears/skin scrapings/fluid aspirates for cytology placed on glass slides and air dried
Fungal Culture FUNGCM
  • (1) hair and skin scraping for fungal culture and gram stain sent in a sealable paper envelope
Gram Stain GRAM
  • (1) hair and skin scraping for fungal culture and gram stain sent in a sealable paper envelope
Histopathology (biopsy) HISTO
  • Multiple formalin fixed skin biopsies.
Skin Scraping SSE
  • (1) skin scraping for ectoparasite identification in an escape proof, nonporous container

Notes

Deep lesion samples: Ship chilled and protect fixed tissue from freezing.

Superficial lesion samples: Ship at room temperature and protect from temperature extremes. Protect slides from formalin exposure.

DIC Panel, Large Animal

Panel Code: DICPL

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Antithrombin AT3
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)
D-dimer Quantitative DDIQ
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)
Fibrinogen FIB
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)
Prothrombin Time PT
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)
aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) APTT
  • 2ml separated citrate plasma in plastic or siliconized glass tube (blue top tube and then separated and transferred)

Price

$106.00

Notes

Ship chilled.

Equine Abortion Fetal Tissue Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
(3) Aerobic Bacterial Culture AER
  • Submit 3 fresh tissue samples: placenta, lung, and stomach contents - labelled and individually bagged; for individual aerobic culture
Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) FA EVAFA
  • Fresh tissue: placenta, liver, lung, kidney - labelled and individually bagged
Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel EHVPNL
  • Fresh tissue: lung (preferred), placenta - use only if lung not available 
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (Rhinopneumonitis) FA EHV1FA
  • Fresh tissue: placenta, lung, liver, kidney, adrenal, spleen - labelled and individually bagged
Field Necropsy Surcharge HISTONIB
Histopathology HISTO
  • Formalin-fixed tissue: placenta, liver, lung, brain, adrenal, heart, thymus, small intestine, kidney, and fetal skin
(2) Leptospira PCR LEPTPCR
  • Submit 2 fresh tissue samples: placenta and fetal kidney preferred; stomach contents acceptable

Notes

Collect fetal heart blood, pleural fluid or abdominal fluid and place in red top tube for possible antibody serology testing.

If full necropsy desired, see Necropsy Testing.

Ship chilled and protect fixed tissue from freezing.

Placenta samples will be cultured as one of the 3 aerobic cultures and held for sufficient time to detect Nocardioform agents.

Consider adding: Virus Isolation Fresh tissue: placenta, liver, lung, brain, adrenal, heart, thymus, small intestine, and fetal skin - labelled and individually bagged

In abortions from Quarter Horses, Paints and Quarter Horse crosses, testing for glycogen branching enzyme disease should be added. Call for test information. There will be an additional fee for this testing.

*WNV testing recommended only during appropriate season: WNELPL: West Nile Virus (WNV) IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Combination. Serum from fetal heart blood. If not available, peritoneal, pleural, or pericardial fluid - in sterile red top tube. 
 

Equine Abortion Serology Panel + Selenium

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) SN EVASN
  • 1ml maternal serum (separated)
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (Rhinopneumonitis) SN EHV1SN
  • 1ml maternal serum (separated)
Equine Herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4) SN EHV4SN
  • 1ml maternal serum (separated)
Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) HAI EIVHAI
  • 1ml maternal serum (separated)
Leptospira MAT, 5 standard serovars LEPTO
  • 1ml maternal serum (separated)
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • 1ml Maternal EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube

Price

$169.50 single
$248.00 paired (1 selenium)

Notes

Ship chilled.

When acute and convalescent samples are/will be collected, for most serology assays they should always be tested in parallel, and paired results interpreted. If acute samples are submitted alone please indicated if all tests should be performed. If second, convalescent samples are later submitted, tests on both samples will be run in parallel and fees for both samples will be charged. To avoid testing acute samples twice, hold and submit with convalescent samples. If convalescent samples will not be collected, or when infectious abortion is strongly suspected due to history, immediate testing of acute sample may be warranted.

Equine Basic Workup

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces from animals 3 days or older
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • 1ml EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • 7ml Serum
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • 7ml Serum

Notes

Ship chilled except for slides which should remain at room temperature.

Equine Chronic Ill Thrift/Weight Loss Plan

Certain myopathies may also present as chronic ill thrift or weight loss, please see Equine Myopathy Panel for further testing strategy

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
ACTH & Insulin ACTHIN
  • 3ml EDTA plasma separated from cells and frozen within 4 hours
ACTH Post TRH ACTHPOSTTRH1
  • 3ml EDTA plasma separated from cells and frozen within 4 hours
ACTH Pre TRH ACTHPRETRH
  • 3ml EDTA plasma separated from cells and frozen within 4 hours
Coggins Test EIA
  • 1ml Serum
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces
Hemogram, Large Animal LA CBC
  • 2 unstained, unfixed, air-dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood (lavender top tube >1/2 full)
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • 1ml Serum
Lawsonia intracellularis qPCR LAWPCR
  • Feces, ileum, or tonsillar tissue
Peritoneal Fluid Cytology PTFE
  • 1ml peritoneal fluid in EDTA (PTT); red top tube if culture anticipated plus 2-3 unstained smears.
Sand Recovery Analysis SAND
  • Feces (8-10 fecal balls)
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • 5ml EDTA whole blood
  • 5ml Heparin whole blood
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • 5ml Serum or plasma
Thyroid Panel, Equine THYPALL
  • 2ml Serum or plasma
Vitamin E in serum NDIK
  • 2ml Serum or plasma

Notes

* Horses with EPM may present with asymmetrical muscle wasting or weakness – diagnostics to consider include Sarcocystis neurona EPM SAG 2,3,4 ELISA and Neospora hughesi ELISA. Both assays are referred to Equine Diagnostic Solutions.

* Cyathostomiasis (encysted small strongyle larval infection) may cause chronic ill thrift. In these cases the absence of strongyle eggs and larvae on fecal floatation does not rule out a diagnosis of cyathostomiasis.

* Lawsonia intracellularis, the causative agent of Equine Proliferative Enteropathy, effects horses in the weanling to yearling age range, from approximately 2 to 18 months of age. Rarely adult horses may be affected.

** For diagnosis of PPID if geriatric horses

*** Used to aid in the diagnosis of lymphoma

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Caseous lymphadenitis, Hay Analysis, Thymidine Kinase and Lawsonia intracellularis IPMA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Complete Ophthalmic Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic bacterial culture AER
  • Aqueous humour in sterile red top tube (0.2-2.0ml)
  • Conjunctival or corneal swab in Amies transport media
Cytology Smear Exam CYSMRE
  • (2) air dried slides of conjunctival or corneal smear
Fungal Culture FUNGCM
  • Conjunctival or corneal swab in Amies transport media
Leptospira MAT, 5 standard serovars LEPTO
  • Serum (separated)
Leptospira PCR LEPTPCR
  • Aqueous humour in sterile red top tube (0.2-2.0ml)
Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) PCR LYMPCR
  • Aqueous humour in sterile red top tube (0.2-2.0ml)
Lyme Disease, Equine Multiplex Assay EQLM
  • Serum (separated)
Parasite Identification PID
  • Conjunctival biopsy (in plain red top tube with 0.5ml saline)

Notes

Ship chilled except for slides should be kept at room temperature.

Equine Cryptorchid Panel

Panel Code: CRYPL

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Estrone Sulfate E1S
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or plasma
Testosterone baseline TE
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or plasma

Price

$44.00

Notes

Ship chilled.

Horses must be at least 3 years of age. If less than 3 years consider HCG or GnRH Response, Testosterone and see Large Animal Reproductive Tests for protocols.

Equine Diarrhea, Adult (Acute) Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Anaerobic Bacterial Culture ANAER
  • Fecal swab placed in anaerobic transport media
Clostridium difficile Toxins (A/B) CLDT
  • Frozen feces
Equine Enteric Coronavirus PCR XEECPCR
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Gram Stain GRAM
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Hemogram (CBC), Automated
Examination for blood parasites included 		CBCA
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)
Lawsonia intracellularis PCR LAWPCR
  • Feces (most common in 4-7 mo old foals but can occur in 3 mo to 13 mo old foals)
Neorickettsia risticii PCR EHRR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) IFA PHF
  • Serum (separated)
Salmonella culture SALM
  • One fecal sample (1 g, fill to line on container but do not overfill) can be put in ParaPak® transport media to assist with Salmonella recovery

Notes

Ship chilled (keep feces for toxin testing frozen) except for ParaPak®, Port-a-cul™ and slides which should be kept at room temperature.

Equine Diarrhea, Adult (Chronic) Diagnostic Plan

Clinical cases of Lawsonia intracellularisare more often documented in horses between 2-18 months of age and rarely in adults.

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Gram Stain GRAM
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)

Lawsonia intracellularis PCR

LAWPCR
  • Feces (most common in 4-7 mo old foals but can occur in 3 mo to 13 mo old foals)
Salmonella culture SALM
  • One fecal sample (1 g, fill to line on container but do not overfill) can be put in ParaPak® transport media to assist with Salmonella recovery
Sand Recovery Analysis SAND
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container (8-10 fecal balls)

Notes

Ship chilled except for ParaPak® and slides which should be kept at room temperature.

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Thymidine Kinase. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Diarrhea/Septicemia, Neonatal Foal Acute Diarrhea Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic Bacterial Culture
E. coli and Rhodococcus equi included 		AER
  • Fecal swab placed in aerobic transport media (Amies with charcoal)
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Anaerobic bacterial culture ANAER
  • Fecal swab placed in anaerobic transport media
(2) Blood Culture, Aerobic BLDAER
  • (2) inoculated aerobic blood culture bottles
(2) Blood Culture, Anaerobic BLDAN
  • (2) inoculated anaerobic blood culture bottles
Clostridium difficile Toxins (A/B) CLDT
  • Frozen feces
Clostridium perfringens Enterotoxin CLPT
  • Frozen feces
Equine Enteric Coronavirus PCR XEECPCR
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Gram Stain GRAM
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Immunoglobulin G, Equine - TIA EQUINEIGG
  • Serum (separated)
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)
Lawsonia intracellularis PCR LAWPCR
  • Feces (most common in 4-7 mo old foals but can occur in 3 mo to 13 mo old foals)
Rotavirus Antigen Detection Group A RLA
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Salmonella culture SALM
  • Fecal swab placed in aerobic transport media (Amies with charcoal)
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • Serum (separated)

Notes

If septicemia suspected, include (2) Blood cultures, aerobic and (2) Blood cultures, anaerobic.

If fecal float is negative, consider Cryptosporidium ELISA and Giardia ELISA which are performed on fecal samples.

Ship chilled (keep feces for toxin testing frozen) except for blood culture bottles, Port-a-cul™ and slides which should be kept at room temperature.

IgG results available within the same day.

To order blood culture bottles go to shipping services or call 607.253.3935. If non-group A Rotavirus is suspected, Electron Microscopy can be requested.

Equine Fever of Unknown Origin (Acute) Diagnostic Plan

If the entire plan is not desired, individual tests can be requested separately. Follow test hyperlinks to find individual test pricing.

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic Bacterial Culture AER
  • Feces, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal fluid, CSF, Tracheal wash
Anaerobic bacterial culture ANAER
  • Feces, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal fluid, CSF, Tracheal wash
Anaplasma phagocytophilum PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		EHRE
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
(3) Blood Culture, Aerobic/Fungal BLDAER
  • Whole blood in blood culture medium. For improved sensitivity, 3 samples 15-20 minutes apart if possible.
(3) Blood Culture, Anaerobic BLDAN
  • Whole blood in blood culture medium. For improved sensitivity, 3 samples 15-20 minutes apart if possible.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytology or Peritoneal fluid cytology or Pleural fluid cytology or Tracheal wash cytology CSFE
PTFE
PLFE
TWE
  • Also submit a red-top tube if culture is anticipated
  • CSF/Pleural fluid/Peritoneal fluid in EDTA
  • Smears (at least 2-3 unstained smears preferred)
Coronavirus PCR, Beta
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		BCOR
  • Feces
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) PCR EEEPCR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • CSF in sterile container
  • Urine in sterile container
Equine Adenovirus 1 PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		EAD1
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Equine Adenovirus 2 PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		EAD2
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Equine Arteritis Virus PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		EAR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		EHVPNL
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Virus c-ELISA EIAEL
  • Serum
Equine Parvovirus PCR EQPVPCR
  • Serum, liver, EDTA whole blood
Equine Rhinitis Virus A PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		ERHA
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Equine Rhinitis Virus B PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		ERHB
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces from animals 3 days or older
Hemogram, Routine LA CBC
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Influenza Virus Matrix PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		IVMPCR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum, heparinized plasma
Lawsonia intracellularis qPCR LAWPCR
  • Feces, ileum
Leptospira MAT, 7 serovars LEPTOPNL
  • Serum
Leptospira Real-time PCR LEPTPCR
  • Urine in sterile container
Neorickettsia risticii PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		EHRR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) IFA PHF
  • Serum
Salmonella culture SALM
  • Feces
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • Serum
Streptococcus equi Culture SEQUCUL
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Streptococcus equi PCR
Included at a reduced price in the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel 		SEQUPCR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Tracheal Wash Cytology TWE
  • Tracheal wash fluid in EDTA
  • Smears (at least 2-3 unstained smears preferred)
  • Submit a red-top tube if culture is anticipated.
Urinalysis, Routine UA
  • Urine in sterile container
Urine Culture URCUL
  • Urine in sterile container
Virus Isolation VI
  • Fresh tissue or urine
West Nile Virus (WNV) IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Combination WNELPL
  • Serum
West Nile Virus (WNV) PCR WNVPCR
  • CSF, brain or spinal cord

Notes

For fever in a foal, please refer to Equine Diarrhea/Septicemia, Neonatal Foal Acute Diarrhea Diagnostic Plan.

This diagnostic plan is designed to detect a broad spectrum of systemic bacterial, viral, and some blood parasite causes of acute fever of unknown origin, as well as certain inflammatory changes which may assist in determining the underlying problems. Viral causes of illness are best detected during the first week of illness. This plan is not intended to be ordered in its entirety, rather the clinician should select the most appropriate tests consistent with the patient’s history, clinical signs, geographic location and season. See Large Animal Internal Medicine, 6th Edition, 2019, Chapter 4: Fever of Unknown Origin

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Caseous lymphadenitis, Encephalitis, Eastern, IgM ELISA, Lawsonia IPMA and Piroplasmosis c-ELISA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Fever of Unknown Origin (Chronic) Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic Bacterial Culture AER
  • Feces, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal fluid, CSF, Tracheal wash
Anaerobic Bacterial Culture ANAER
  • Fluid, swab or small tissue collected and immediately placed in anaerobic transport media.
Anaplasma phagocytophilum PCR EHRE
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube or spleen
(3) Blood Culture, Aerobic/Fungal BLDAER
  • Whole blood in blood culture medium. For improved sensitivity, 3 samples 15-20 minutes apart if possible.
(3) Blood Culture, Anaerobic BLDAN
  • Whole blood in blood culture medium. For improved sensitivity, 3 samples 15-20 minutes apart if possible.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytology or Peritoneal fluid cytology or Pleural fluid cytology or Tracheal wash cytology CSFE
PTFE
PLFE
TWE
  • Also submit a red-top tube if culture is anticipated
  • CSF/Pleural fluid/Peritoneal fluid in EDTA
  • Smears (at least 2-3 unstained smears preferred)
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Virus c-ELISA EIAEL
  • Serum
Hemogram, Routine LA CBC
  • 2 unstained, unfixed, air-dried blood smears
  • EDTA blood (tube >1/2 full)
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum, heparinized plasma
Lawsonia intracellularis PCR LAWPCR
  • Feces, illium or tonsillar tissue
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • Serum
Streptococcus equi Culture SEQUCUL
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab or trans-tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Urinalysis, Routine UA
  • Urine in sterile container
Urine Culture URCUL
  • Urine in sterile container
Virus Isolation VI
  • Tissue [target organs and blood-rich organs such as lymph nodes, spleen, lungs, kidney, heart, liver, brain] OR
  • Cerebrospinal fluid OR
  • EDTA whole blood OR
  • Antemortem nasal swab AND
  • Urine

Notes

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Anaplasma phagocytophilum IFA, Lawsonia IPMA, Piroplasmosis c-ELISA and Streptococcus equi ELISA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Fever of Unknown Origin PCR Panel

Panel Code: EFUOP

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Anaplasma phagocytophilum PCR EHRE
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube or spleen
Coronavirus PCR, Beta BCOR
  • Fresh feces, colon or colon contents in leak-proof container
Equine Herpesvirus 1 PCR EHV1PCR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube or spleen
Equine Herpesvirus 4 PCR EHV4PCR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube or spleen
Equine Respiratory PCR Panel ERPNL
  • Nasal swab or nasopharyngeal swab or oropharyngeal swab or tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue
Neorickettsia risticii PCR EHRR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube or spleen

Price

$160.00

Notes

This panel is not a comprehensive list of etiologies of fever of unknown origin in the horse. For a more comprehensive list of tests for fever of unknown origin, please refer to the Equine Fever of Unknown Origin (Acute) Diagnostic Plan.

Equine Foal Joint Ill Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic Bacterial Culture
includes direct plating plus enrichment 		AER
  • (1) swab inoculated with synovial fluid and placed in aerobic transport media (Amies)
  • Synovial fluid in EDTA tube (red top tube)
Anaerobic Bacterial Culture ANAER
  • (1) swab inoculated with synovial fluid and placed in anaerobic transport media
Blood Culture, Aerobic/Fungal BLDAER
  • Inoculated aerobic/fungal blood culture bottle
Blood Culture, Anaerobic BLDAN
  • Inoculated anaerobic blood culture bottle
Hemogram, Routine LA CBC
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Immunoglobulin G, Equine - Chemistry IGGEQ
  • Serum (separated)
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • Serum (separated)
Synovial Fluid Cytology
white blood cell count, total protein 		JFE
  • (2) air dried slides of synovial fluid
  • Synovial fluid in EDTA tube (lavender top tube)

Notes

In rare circumstances a Fungal culture may also be warranted.

Synovial fluid can be placed in blood culture bottles to assist in bacterial recovery but sterility of sample procurement is mandatory. See blood culture technique for more information. To order blood culture bottles go to shipping services or call (607) 253-3935.

Ship all chilled except for Port-a-cul, blood culture bottles, and slides which should be at room temperature.

Equine Geriatric Horse Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
ACTH & Insulin ACTHIN
  • EDTA plasma in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample.
ACTH Post TRH 10min ACTHTRH1
  • EDTA plasma in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample.
ACTH Post TRH 30min ACTHTRH2
  • EDTA plasma in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample.
ACTH Pre TRH ACTHPRETRH
  • EDTA plasma in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample.
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Virus c-ELISA EIAEL
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Hemogram, Routine LA CBC
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Vitamin E in serum NDIK
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)

Notes

Need to include appropriate paperwork for coggins. Ship chilled.

If serum sample is more than 5 days old an EIA AGID will be substituted for the EIA c-ELISA.

Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel/EHM

Panel Code: EHVPNL

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Equine Herpesvirus 1 Neurological Genotyping EHVN
  • CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in leak-proof container
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Nasopharyngeal swab (sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline)
  • Tissues, min. 2g (lung, liver, spleen, myocardium, placenta, fetus)
  • Tracheal wash (leak-proof container)
Equine Herpesvirus 4 PCR EHV4PCR
  • CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in leak-proof container
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Nasopharyngeal swab (sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline)
  • Tissues, min. 2g (lung, liver, spleen, myocardium, placenta, fetus)
  • Tracheal wash (leak-proof container)
Equine Herpesvirus-1 PCR EHV1PCR
  • CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in leak-proof container
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Nasopharyngeal swab (sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline)
  • Tissues, min. 2g (lung, liver, spleen, myocardium, placenta, fetus)
  • Tracheal wash (leak-proof container)

Price

$62.00

Notes

Refrigerate and ship chilled.

The Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel tests for EHV-1 and EHV-4 and includes neurotyping of any EHV-1 positive or suspect samples to assist with diagnosing equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM).

Equine Liver Panel

Plan Code: EQUINE LIVER

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
A/G Ratio
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Albumin ALB
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Aspartate Aminotransferase AST
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Bilirubin Panel (total, direct, indirect) BILIP
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Creatine kinase CK
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase GGT
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Globulin
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Glutamate Dehydrogenase, blood GLDH
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Sorbitol Dehydrogenase, blood SDH
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Total Protein with Albumin and Globulins
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)
Triglycerides TRIG
  • Heparinized plasma (separated from a green top tube)
  • Serum (separated)

Price

$33.00

Notes

Ship chilled.

Equine Mare Infertility Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic bacterial culture AER
  • Uterine swab in Amies transport media
Cytology Smear Exam CYSMRE
  • (2) uterine smears air dried slides
Fungal Culture FUNGCM
  • Uterine swab in Amies transport media
Histopathology HISTO
  • Formalin fixed endometrial biopsy
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Vitamin E in serum NDIK
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)

Notes

May also want to consider (2) Progesterone baseline samples 10-12 days apart or possibly a Granulosa cell panel* (progesterone, testosterone, inhibin included for if indicated. Additional serum would need to be submitted.

Ship culture swabs, EDTA whole blood and serum chilled. Protect fixed tissue from freezing and keep slides at room temperature and protect them from formalin exposure.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
ACTH, Insulin and Leptin ACINLP
  • EDTA plasma in lavender top tube (separated and placed in plastic tube or plain red top tube) and frozen within 4 hours of obtaining sample.
Glucose GLU
  • Serum (separated)
T4 (Thyroxine) - Immulite T4I
  • Serum (separated)

Notes

Ship chilled/frozen. See Equine Metabolic Syndrome Tests for more information.

Equine Myopathy Plan

Horses with EPM may present with asymmetrical muscle wasting or weakness – diagnostics to consider include Sarcocystis neurona EPM SAG 2,3,4 ELISA and Neospora hughesi ELISA. Both assays are referred to Equine Diagnostic Solutions.

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
(2) Creatine kinase CK
  • 1ml Serum or heparinized plasma (GTT) before exercise and after 15 min of walk/trot
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • EDTA or heparin whole blood
Vitamin E in serum NDIK
  • 1ml Serum (separated from clot and protected from light)

Notes

MSU: Obtaining a Muscle Sample: Exertional Rhabdomyolysis and PSSM type 1 and PSSM type 2 –Semimembranosus or Semitendinosus; Immune-mediated myositis in QH-related breeds -Fresh semimembranosus and 4-5 fixed Tru Cut samples from epaxial or gluteal muscles

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Polysaccharide Storage, Lawsonia IPMA, HYPP, Muscle Profile, Immune Mediated Myositis (MYHM Mutation) and Streptococcus equi ELISA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Neurologic Blood Only (Acute) Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus PCR EEEPCR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Serum
  • Urine in sterile container
Equine Herpesvirus-1 PCR EHV1PCR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Nasal swab in 0.5ml sterile saline to keep moist (not wet)
West Nile Virus (WNV) IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Combination WNELPL
  • Serum (separated)

Notes

May want to retain feed sources including hay for possible botulism testing. Contact lab for more information.

For an increase in sensitivity in diagnosing EHV-1 include a nasal swab in a red top with 0.5 ml sterile saline and request Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) PCR for an additional charge.

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include EPM SAG Titer ELISA and Eastern Encephalitis, IgM ELISA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Note that EEE is not reliably detected in whole blood (CSF and brain tissue are more appropriate samples), however, EEE PCR is warranted on whole blood samples if the season and clinical signs are compatible and other samples are not available.

The Eastern Encephalitis IgM ELISA must be run in conjunction with EEE PCR to increase diagnosis of this viral disease. The course of the disease may cause a change in the results of the PCR and IgM; therefore, it is necessary to run both tests together to increase the diagnosis of EEE.

Equine Neurologic CSF Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic bacterial culture AER
  • CSF in plain red top tube
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytology CSFE
  • (2) air dried slides of pellet from spun fluid
  • CSF in EDTA
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus PCR EEEPCR
  • CSF in plain red top tube
  • Serum
Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel EHVPNL
  • CSF in plain red top tube
Equine Herpesvirus-1 PCR EHV1PCR
  • CSF in plain red top tube
  • Nasal swab in 0.5ml sterile saline to keep moist (not wet)
Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) PCR LYMPCR
  • CSF in plain red top tube
(2) Lyme Disease, Equine Multiplex Assay EQLM
  • 1ml CSF for neurological cases
  • 2ml Serum
Ref: Encephalitis, Eastern, IgM ELISA REEEIGM
  • Serum (separated)
Virus Isolation VI
  • CSF in plain red top tube
West Nile Virus (WNV) IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Combination WNELPL
  • CSF in plain red top tube
  • Serum (separated)
West Nile Virus (WNV) PCR WNVPCR
  • CSF in plain red top tube

Notes

Ship chilled except for slides which should be kept at room temperature.

‡ The Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel tests for EHV-1 and EHV-4 and includes neurotyping of any EHV-1 positive or suspect samples to assist with diagnosing equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM).

EPM SAG 2,3,4 (CSF: Serum Ratio) is only testing for antibodies to Sarcocystis neurona. If testing for Neospora hughesi please contact lab as the IFA is required.

‡‡ Note that EEE is not reliably detected in whole blood (CSF and brain tissue are more appropriate samples), however, EEE PCR is warranted on whole blood samples if the season and clinical signs are compatible and other samples are not available.

The Eastern Encephalitis IgM ELISA must be run in conjunction with EEE PCR to increase diagnosis of this viral disease. The course of the disease may cause a change in the results of the PCR and IgM;  therefore, it is necessary to run both  tests together to increase the diagnosis of EEE.

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include EPM SAG 2,3,4. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Pasture Pregnancy Panel

Panel Code: EQPNL1

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Estrone Sulfate
Estrone sulfate for greater than 90 days pregnant; PMSG for 45-100 days pregnant; Progesterone for less than 60 days pregnant. 		E1S
  • Serum (separated)
Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin
Estrone sulfate for greater than 90 days pregnant; PMSG for 45-100 days pregnant; Progesterone for less than 60 days pregnant. 		PMSG
  • Serum (separated)
Progesterone - RIA - Equine
Estrone sulfate for greater than 90 days pregnant; PMSG for 45-100 days pregnant; Progesterone for less than 60 days pregnant. 		PRE
  • Serum (separated)

Price

$72.00

Notes

Ship chilled.

Estrone sulfate for greater than 90 days pregnant; PMSG for 45-100 days pregnant; Progesterone for less than 60 days pregnant. See Equine Female Reproductive Testing for more information.

Equine Prepurchase Exam Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) SN
If stallion, add EVASN 		EVASN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Virus c-ELISA EIAEL
  • Serum (separated)
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)
Pre-Purchase Drug Screen PPDS
  • 8ml Heparinized whole blood (green top tube)
  • 5ml of heparinized plasma separated and placed in plain red top tube
  • Urine (50ml) in sterile container

Notes

Ship chilled. Slides should be kept at room temperature.

Need to include appropriate paperwork for Coggins. Do not use gel clot activated tubes (SST).

If stallion, add Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) SN on serum. If stallion is known EVA positive, may want to consider Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) semen isolation (OIE) on semen. Contact lab prior to semen collection.

‡ If serum sample is more than 5 days old an EIA AGID will be substituted for the EIA c-ELISA.

Equine Respiratory PCR Panel

Panel Code: ERPNL

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Equine Adenovirus 1 PCR EAD1
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Adenovirus 2 PCR EAD2
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Arteritis Virus PCR EAR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Herpesvirus 4 PCR EHV4PCR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Herpesvirus-1 PCR EHV1PCR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Rhinitis Virus A PCR ERHA
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Rhinitis Virus B PCR ERHB
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Influenza Virus Matrix PCR IVMPCR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Streptococcus equi PCR SEQUPCR
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)

Price

$120.00

Equine Respiratory Serology Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Equine Adenovirus (EAD) SN EADSN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Arteritis Virus (EAV) SN EVASN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (Rhinopneumonitis) SN EHV1SN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) HAI EIVHAI
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Rhinovirus-1 (ER-A) (Equine Rhinitis A Virus) SN ERAVSN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Rhinovirus-2 (Equine Rhinitis B Virus) SN ERBVSN
  • Serum (separated)

Notes

When acute and convalescent samples are/will be collected, for most serology assays they should always be tested in parallel, and paired results interpreted. If acute samples are submitted alone please indicated if all tests should be performed. If second, convalescent samples are later submitted, tests on both samples will be run in parallel and fees for both samples will be charged. To avoid testing acute samples twice, hold and submit with convalescent samples. If convalescent samples will not be collected, or when infectious abortion is strongly suspected due to history, immediate testing of acute sample may be warranted.

Equine Respiratory, Adult (Acute) Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic Culture AER

  • Trans-tracheal wash fluid in a red top tube

  • Swab of TTW in bacterial transport media

Equine Herpesvirus PCR Panel EHVPNL
  • EDTA blood (min. 2ml)
Equine Respiratory Disease Virus Isolation X-refer113
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Equine Respiratory PCR Panel ERPNL
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Streptococcus equi Culture SEQUCUL
  • Nasal swab or deep pharyngeal swab (in sterile, sealed vials with several drops of saline added)
  • Transtracheal wash or Bronchoalveolar lavage or lung tissue (in sterile leak-proof containers)
Tracheal Wash Cytology TWE
  • (2) air dried slides of synovial fluid
  • Transtracheal wash fluid in EDTA tube (lavender top tube)

Notes

Ship chilled. It may be helpful to collect and bank a serum sample for possible acute and convalescent serology.

† This PCR panel tests for equine herpesvirus 1 and 4, equine adenoviruses 1 and 2, equine rhinitis viruses A and B, influenza A virus (matrix) and streptococcus equi. All tests included in this panel are also available individually and expedited results (STAT) are also available upon request for an additional fee. This panel does not include other bacterial respiratory pathogens which would require a transtracheal wash (TTW) or bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL). See chronic respiratory panel below.

†† To maximize sensitivity, it is recommended that BOTH a streptococcus equi PCR (included in the PCR panel) and a streptococcus equi culture be run in parallel (requiring BOTH a nasal swab in a red top tube with 0.5mL of sterile saline and a nasal swab in bacterial transport media).

Equine Respiratory, Adult (Chronic) Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic bacterial culture AER
  • (1) swab inoculated with sample and placed in aerobic transport media (Amies without charcoal)
Anaerobic bacterial culture ANAER
  • (1) swab inoculated with tracheal wash fluid and placed in anaerobic transport media
Equine Herpesvirus 5 qPCR EHV5PCR
  • Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid in red top tube
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)
Gram Stain GRAM
  • Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid in red top tube
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)
Tracheal Wash Cytology TWE
  • Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid in red top tube
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)

Notes

Ship chilled except for Port-a-cul and slides which should be at room temperature for anaerobes.

See Transtracheal Wash Procedure for more information. [Nasal or pharyngeal swabs are only appropriate for virus isolation and PCR. Submit in viral transport media or a red top tube with a 0.5 ml sterile saline for virus isolation and PCR.

Equine Respiratory, Foal Diagnostic Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic Bacterial Culture
Rhodococcus equi included 		AER
  • (1) swab inoculated with sample and placed in aerobic transport media (Amies without charcoal)
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)
Equine Respiratory Disease Virus Isolation X-refer113
  • Nasal or pharyngeal swabs in viral transport media or a red top tube with 0.5ml sterile saline
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)
Equine Respiratory PCR Panel ERPNL
  • Nasal or pharyngeal swabs in viral transport media or a red top tube with 0.5ml sterile saline
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Fibrinogen (heat-precipitation) FIB-SCH
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Immunoglobulin G, Equine - TIA EQUINEIGG
  • Serum (separated)
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)
Rhodococcus equi virulence PCR REQUPCR
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)
Tracheal Wash Cytology TWE
  • (2) air dried slides of fluid
  • Transtracheal wash (TTW) (preferred)

Notes

Ship chilled except for slides which should be at room temperature.

See Transtracheal Wash Procedure for more information. [Nasal or pharyngeal swabs are only appropriate for virus isolation and PCR. Submit in viral transport media or a red top tube with a 0.5 ml sterile saline for virus isolation and PCR.]

†This PCR panel tests for equine herpesvirus 1 and 4, equine adenoviruses 1 and 2, equine rhinitis viruses A and B, influenza A virus (matrix) and streptococcus equi. All tests included in this panel are also available individually and expedited results (STAT) are also available upon request.

§ Rhodococcus equi virulence PCR has only been validated on TTW samples and nasal swabs will be rejected.

Equine Vaccine Titer Plan

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
EHV-1 Risk Evaluation EHV1PSP
  • 1ml Serum
  • EDTA blood (min. 2ml)
Equine Herpesvirus 4 SN EHV4SN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (Rhinopneumonitis) SN EHV1SN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) HAI EIVHAI
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Rhinitis B Virus SN ERAVSN
  • Serum (separated)
Equine Rhinovirus-1 (ER-A) (Equine Rhinitis A Virus) SN ERAVSN
  • Serum (separated)
Lyme Disease, Equine Multiplex Assay EQLM
  • Serum (separated)
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) IFA PHF
  • Serum (separated)
West Nile Virus (WNV) IgG/IgM Capture ELISA Combination WNELPL
  • Serum (separated)

Notes

Ship chilled.

‡ Protective vaccine-induced titers for the various equine diseases have generally not been established. It may be desirable to obtain baseline post-vaccination titers in animals so that later titer testing can be interpreted in light of an animal’s known response to vaccination.

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Equine encephalomyelitis PRNT Panel (EEE, WEE, VEE), Rabies Titer and Streptococcus equi ELISA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Weanling/Yearling (Acute) Diarrhea Diagnosis

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Aerobic bacterial culture AER
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Anaerobic bacterial culture ANAER
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Antimicrobial susceptibility (systemic) AERSUSC
Clostridium difficile Toxins (A/B) CLDT
  • Fresh feces, frozen
Clostridium perfringens Enterotoxin CLPT
  • Fresh feces, frozen
Coronavirus PCR, Beta BCOR
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Gram Stain GRAM
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Hemogram, Routine LA CBC
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated)
Lawsonia PCR LAWPCR
  • Feces, ileum, or tonsillar tissue
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) IFA PHF
  • Serum (separated)
Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) PCR EHRR
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Rotavirus Antigen Detection Group A RLA
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Salmonella culture SALM
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Sand Recovery Analysis SAND
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container, chilled, not frozen
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube

Notes

Please note that additional referral diagnostics to consider with this plan may include Lawsonia IPMA. These referral diagnostics must be sent directly to their respective diagnostic testing laboratory for out of state submissions and those cases that are not under NY state contract. Visit our referral testing web page for referral lab contact information. Please contact the AHDC Veterinary Support Services team with any questions (vetsupport@cornell.edu, 607.253.3900).

Equine Wellness Profile Adult/Performance

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Virus c-ELISA EIAEL
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)
Fecal Floatation FLOAT
  • Fresh feces in leak-proof container
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Large Animal Chemistry LA P
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)
Selenium, whole blood SEL
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)
Vitamin E in serum NDIK
  • Serum (separated, cooled, protected from light)

Notes

Ship chilled. Need to include appropriate paperwork for Coggins.

‡ If serum sample is more than 5 days old an EIA AGID will be substituted for the EIA c-ELISA.

Equine Wellness, Newborn Foal (0-48 hours)

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Hemogram (CBC), Automated CBCA
  • (2) air dried blood smears
  • EDTA whole blood in lavender top tube
Immunoglobulin G, Equine - TIA EQUINEIGG
  • Serum (separated)
Serum Amyloid A SAA
  • Serum (separated)

Notes

Ship chilled except for slides which should be kept at room temperature.

IgG results available within the same day.

Large Animal Renal Panel

Plan Code: LARGE RENAL

Tests Performed Test Code Samples Needed
Albumin ALB
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Anion Gap
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Bicarbonate HCO3FL
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Calcium CA
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Chloride CL
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Creatinine CREAT
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Phosphate (Phosphorus) P
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Potassium K
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Sodium NA
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma
Urea Nitrogen BUN
  • 1ml Serum (separated) or heparinized plasma

Price

$29.00

Notes

Ship chilled.