Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratory 300 West Drake Fort Collins, CO. 80523 Phone: 970-297-1281 FAX: 970-297-0320

CSU Diagnostic Lab Test Information

Test Name	CBC-Small Animal and/or Equine
Section	CP
Cost	$32.50
Methodology	Siemens Advia 120 w/ manual differential
Days Run	Daily
Reported	Half Day later
Cut Off	Daily; 7PM. Holiday; 1PM.
Labs	Fort Collins
Extra Info	Platelet count and plasma protein included. Reticulocyte count inlcuded if anemic. Fibrinogen included for large animals.
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Sample Container Shipping	1) at least 1; Fresh Blood Smear (AND Sample 2). On slide. Slide Holder, Room Temperature, NO FIXATIVE (avoid formalin fumes too). Include padding.
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Sample Container Shipping	2) at least 3/4 full; Fresh Whole Blood (AND Sample 1). REPTILE: Green Top Tube(lithium). OSTRICH: Blue Top Tube(citrate). ALL OTHERS: Purple Top Tube(EDTA) Refrigerate; ship with ice packs. Padding.

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