PRICE LIST 2021 - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY - Rossdales
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY AND ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
PRICE LIST 2021
With experienced, qualified staff and investment
in the latest technologies, our reputation has been
built over more than 50 years, providing high quality
analysis with results that are reliable, delivered
quickly and cost-effective. We service the needs
of Rossdales, our internationally recognised equine
veterinary ambulatory practice, equine hospital
Rossdales Laboratories offers a and diagnostic centre, and those of colleagues in
comprehensive range of diagnostic veterinary practices throughout the UK and EU.
laboratory services specifically designed for
We offer our clients a customised service that
the particular needs of equine practitioners. includes not only the provision of clinical pathology,
anatomic pathology and microbiology 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
Rossdales Laboratories control policy and we are fully accredited with a
High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JS number of external quality assessment schemes.
Rossdales is an approved testing laboratory for
tel: +44(0)1638 663017
Taylorella equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae
fax: +44(0)1638 560780
and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both by culture
email: laboratory@rossdales.com
and qPCR, under the Horserace Betting Levy Board
www.rossdales.com (HBLB) Codes of Practice scheme.
Alastair Foote Jill Bryan Our team of Alastair Foote,
MA VetMB PhD FRCPath MRCVS BSc(Hons) MVB DipECEIM Celia Marr, Emily Floyd,
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary FRCPath MRCVS Catriona Mackenzie, Charlotte
Pathology (Equine) European Veterinary Specialist Easton-Jones, Jill Bryan
in Equine Internal Medicine
and Sidney Ricketts are
responsible for our clinical
pathology services and
Celia Marr Emily Floyd postmortem examinations.
BVMS MVM PhD DEIM DipECEIM BVSc DipACVIM MRCVS
FRCVS RCVS and American Veterinary Further clinical advice is
RCVS and European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
available from our other
equine clinicians.
Katherine Whitwell is our
Catriona Mackenzie Charlotte Easton-Jones specialist equine pathology
BVMS MSc CertAVP(EM) DipECEIM VetMB, MA, DipACVIM, MRCVS consultant.
MRCVS Diplomate, American College of
RCVS and European Veterinary Veterinary Internal Medicine Where specific expert
Specialist in Equine Internal
Medicine opinions are needed, we refer
to a network of specialist
pathologists.
Sidney Ricketts Katherine Whitwell
LVO BSc BVSc DESM BVSc DipIECVP FRCVS
DipECEIM FRCPath FRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary
Pathology (Equine)
CONTENTS
7 Equine Profiles 12 HBLB Codes of Practice Profiles
Haematology Dermatology & Mycology
8 Biochemistry 13 Faecal Analysis/Parasitology
9 Endocrinology Cytology
10 Serology Urine Analysis
Virology 14 Histology
11 PCR Testing Postmortem Examinations
Bacteriology Miscellaneous
Small Animal Samples
NEW LABORATORY
Although 2020 was a year that most people will probably want to put firmly
behind them, it was in fact a landmark year for Rossdales Laboratories.
After more than 50 years in the existing laboratory, a £1.9 million investment has enabled
expansion of our Newmarket site to accommodate a new laboratory and staff facilities.
Work began in September 2019 and the lab team transferred into the new facilities in January 2020,
which provide a brand new reception and sample drop-off point, a newly refurbished building
with an upgraded laboratory and air-handling facilities, a number of new cutting-edge analysers,
and a new and improved car park. All of this, whilst remaining in the heart of Newmarket.
Following this move, we are delighted to have had our busiest year to date, processing almost
55,000 case submissions. We are pleased to have been able to keep our service running
throughout the lockdowns, providing critical diagnostic support to our clients.
In addition to all of this, we have provided some Covid-19 PCR testing. Unfortunately, due to
limited capacity, we are unable to offer Covid testing widely as a commercial service; however, a
fantastic team effort has meant that we have been able support a small number of our staff and
some local businesses and charities.
We would like to offer our genuine thanks to all of our clients for choosing to use our services.
We hope we have been able to help you, and the animals you care for, through what have been
challenging times for all.
4
FURTHER EXPANSION
The new laboratory was designed with future expansion in
mind, but this is starting far sooner than we had anticipated.
Following the sad closure of the AHT, we are currently undertaking an
additional expansion – working in collaboration with some of the former This business expansion has been
AHT diagnostic team. This will include a dedicated virus isolation and tissue supported by New Anglia Local
culture suite. Enterprise Partnership, through
the Growing Business Fund.
We hope the new facility will be fully operational by the end of March 2021
but, in the meantime, we have established a temporary facility that has
enabled us to immediately offer a range of key diagnostic and surveillance
testing that were lost following closure of the AHT.
5
NEW TESTS
Our range of new diagnostic and surveillance tests include:
• EVA virus neutralisation (VN)
• EVA PCR testing and virus isolation
• EHV-1 & -4 complement fixation test (CFT)
• EHV-1 & -4 virus isolation (in addition to existing PCR)
• EIA Coggins test
• EHV-3 VN serology, PCR and virus isolation
• Equine influenza serology and updated PCR testing
• Isolation and storage of pathogens to facilitate molecular
surveillance and research.
Our significant investment in these expansion projects
enables Rossdales to maintain and strengthen its position at
the forefront of professional equine laboratory diagnostics,
and as the only dedicated equine laboratory in the UK
offering full on-site diagnostic services: from haematology to
histopathology, PCR to postmortem analysis.
With state of the art technology, highly experienced lab
technicians, and analysis by specialist pathologists integrated
with our team of medicine specialists, Rossdales Laboratories
continues to deliver the most complete, reliable and
cost-effective equine diagnostic service available.
6
High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8JS
Tel: +44 (0)1638 663017
SUBMISSION FORMS
Fax: +44 (0)1638 560780
email: laboratory@rossdales.com
High Street,
www.rossdales.com/laboratory
Newmarket,
Suffolk CB8
8JS
Tel: +44 (0)1638
663017
Fax: +44 (0)1638
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY REQUEST FORM email: laboratory@ 560780
rossdales.com
CLINICAL www.rossdales.com/la
PATHOLOGY boratory
PRACTICE DETAILS & MICRO
ANIMAL/OWNER BIOLO
DETAILS LAB USE ONLY
GY REQUEST
Bojangles Design PRACTICE Animal: FORM
Lab Ref Number:
DETAILS
Test Bojangles
Design Owner: ANIMAL/OWNER
Test Account code:
DETAILS
Veterinary Surgeon: Species: Animal:
LAB USE ONLY
Veterinary Surgeon:
Z
Tel: Breed: Owner: Lab Ref Number:
Tel: Date received:
Fax: Age: Species:
The latest submission forms can be downloaded from our website, or copies can be sent
Account code:
Fax:
email: Breed: Samples checked by:
Gender: Z
email:
Report By: Fax Email Age:
Date Sample Collected:
PPSD PPP received:
Date
Report By:
Fax Gender:
Email
SAMPLES SUBMITTED
Date Sample Samples checked
Collected: by:
BLOODS EDTA Serum/Plain Citrate Fluoride (glucose) Heparin
to you by post on request.
BLOODS PPSD
FLUIDS EDTA Plain Cytospin SAMPLES SUBMITT PPP
EDTA
Serum/Plain ED
FLUIDS
OTHER Faeces Urine
EDTA Skin scraping / hairCitrate
pluck Slides Bloodgrow
Fluoride (glucose) Charcoal Swab Plain Swab
Plain Heparin
OTHER Cytospin
Faeces
Urine
HISTORY/CLINICAL
Skin scraping
/ hair SIGNS
pluck
Slides
Bloodgrow
Charcoal Swab
HISTORY/CLINIC Plain Swab
AL SIGNS
Please use the most up-to-date versions of each form to ensure you have full details of all
the latest tests available.
Previous sample submitted? Yes No Ref ....................................................
Previous
Has the animal been treated at Rossdales Equine Hospital previously?
sample Yes No
submitted?
Has
Please tick box samples CANNOT be usedYes
theif animal for anonymous
No surveillance / clinical research / teaching
been treated Ref ................
Please tick box at Rossdales ................
if samples CANNOT Equine Hospital ................
previously? ....
be used for Yes
EQUINE
anonymous PROFILES
surveillance No
(e - EDTA, s - serum, c - citrate, f - /flouride/oxalate,
clinical research u - urine)
/ teaching
General esc Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, AST, CK, GGT, SAP, Urea, Creatinine
(e - EDTA, s EQUINE PROFILE
General - AST,
serum, c -SAP, S bilirubin (total & direct)
Liver (recommended for follow up) s GLDH, citrate,
GGT, Bile acids,
f - flouride/o
Liver (recommen ±e esc Plus haematology xalate, u - urine)
ded for follow Haem, TP, Alb,
up) Glob, Fibrinogen,
Kidney esc s Haem, AST,
TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, Urea,SAA,Creatinine,
AST, CK, GGT,
electrolytes
GLDH, SAP, SAP, Urea,
Kidney ±u ±e Plus urine analysis GGT,Plus Bileurine
acids,analysis
bilirubinand fractional electrolyteCreatinine
clearance
Plus haematolog (total & direct)
Visit www.rossdales.com/laboratories for sample request forms, equine reference ranges,
y
Infection / inflammatory esc esc Haem,Haem,
TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA
TP, Alb, Glob,
Infection / inflammato ±u Fibrinogen,
Muscle s AST, CK Plus urine analysis SAA, Urea,
ry Creatinine,
Plus urine analysis electrolytes
Muscle esc Haem, and fractional
Performance horse esc Haem, AST, CK, Fibrinogen, SAA
TP, Alb, electrolyte clearance
Glob, Fibrinogen,
Performanc s SAA
Newborn (2–3 day) e horse esc Haem,AST,
TP, CK
Alb, Glob, Creatinine, Fibrinogen, SAA, IgG
Newborn (2–3 esc Haem, AST,
day) CK, Fibrinogen,
SI unit conversion tables, sampling techniques, test information and other details about
SAA
esc INDIVIDUAL
Haem, TP, Alb,TESTS
Glob, Creatinine,
Fibrinogen,
Amylase Creatinine Gentamicin SAA, IgG
LD isoenzymes Zinc †
ASTAmylase Electrolytes (full) INDIVID
GLDH Lipase
UAL TESTS
BileAST
acids Creatinine
Calcium Glucose (f) Protein electrophoresis
Bile acids
Bilirubin (total and direct) Electrolytes
Chloride (full) GGTGentamicin Proteins (TP, Alb, Glob)
Bilirubin
Cardiac troponin
(total and direct) Magnesium
Calcium Se GLDH
(GSHPx) * SAALD isoenzymes
CKCardiac troponin Phosphate Glucose
Haem (e) (f) SAPLipase Zinc †
Chloride
our laboratory services.
CK
Clotting (PT,APTT) (c) Potassium
Magnesium GGT
Haemolytic antibodies Protein electrophor
Triglycerides esis
Clotting(e)
Coombs Sodium
Phosphate IgGSe (GSHPx) Proteins (TP,
Urea
(PT,APTT) (c) * Alb, Glob)
Coombs
Copper (h)(e) Fibrinogen (c)
Potassium LDHaem (e) VitSAA
E (h or s)
Copper (h) Sodium Haemolytic SAP
antibodies
Serum sample unless indicated otherwise *whole heparinised
IgG blood (not separated)Triglyceride
†plain tube, no rubber bung
Fibrinogen (c) s
Serum sample LD Urea
unless indicated
otherwise Vit E (h or s)
*whole heparinised
blood (not separated)
†plain tube,
no rubber bung
RESULTS REPORTING
The majority of tests are processed and reported on the same day if the samples are
received in the laboratory by 10.30am. Specific turnaround times are indicated in the test
sections below.
Please always contact the laboratory in advance where urgent results are required, so that
we can ensure optimal sample handling and reporting. Please make sure we have your
correct email, phone and fax numbers.
If you have any questions regarding sample submission/handling, please contact the
laboratory on 01638 663017 or laboratory@rossdales.com.
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.
Batch rates may be available for >5 samples on certain tests – please contact the laboratory
to discuss your requirements.
Prices for tests referred to external laboratories (indicated in the price list) may be subject
to change during the course of the year.
ECLIPSE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
If you use Eclipse practice management software, we can now transfer results directly to
the animal record on your database – please contact laboratory@rossdales.com to discuss.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
New environmentally sustainable packaging is available to make your life
easier – see https://bit.ly/2FwbBCb or contact laboratory@rossdales.com
for details and ordering.
7
We understand the importance of providing rapid and accurate results.
The majority of tests are processed and reported on the same day if the samples are received in the
laboratory by 10.30am. Specific turnaround times are indicated in the test sections below.
When sending urgent samples, please contact the laboratory so that we can minimise the turnaround
time. Additional fees will apply for tests performed out of normal laboratory working hours.
Equine Profile Prices
General: Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, AST, CK, GGT, SAP, Urea, Creatinine, esc 1 day £63.55
bile acids if GGT >40
Liver (recommended for follow up): esc 1 day £45.65
AST, GLDH, SAP, GGT, Bile acids, bilirubin (total, direct, indirect), TP, Alb, Glob
Kidney: Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA, Urea, Creatinine, electrolytes esc 1 day £55.15
+ urine analysis +u 1 day £65.75
+ urine analysis and fractional electrolyte clearance +u 1 day £92.15
Inflammatory: Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Fibrinogen, SAA esc 1 day £33.05
Muscle: AST, CK esc 1 day £18.60
Performance horse: Haem, AST, CK, Fibrinogen, SAA esc 1 day £35.70
Newborn (2–3 day): Haem, TP, Alb, Glob, Creatinine, Fibrinogen, SAA, IgG esc 1 day £42.00
c: Sodium citrate e: EDTA s: Serum u: Urine
If you require other profiles – please contact us to discuss pricing.
Haematology
Equine Profile Prices – Haematology
Complete haematological examinations: e 1 day £22.45
RBC, PCV, Hb, MCV, McHc, MCH, WBC, differential, platelets
Platelets e 1 day £10.30
Coombs AGT e 1 day £37.85
Haemolytic antibodies s 1 day £37.85
Cross match es 1 day £37.85
e: EDTA s: Serum
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the third column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.
8
Biochemistry
Total serum protein, albumin, globulin s 1 day £9.40
Proteins and electrophoresis s 5–7 days £40.10
Plasma fibrinogen c* 1 day £9.40
(*best measured on a whole blood sample in sodium citrate preservative, or if
necessary can be measured on EDTA sample)
SAA – Serum amyloid A s 1 day £9.40
Iron s 1 day £9.40
Clotting (PT, APTT, plasma fibrinogen) c 1 day £19.95
Prothrombin time c 1 day £9.40
Discount scale for 2
IgG s 1 day £10.20 or more £9.40 tests.
Please ask for
AST – Aspartate amino transferase s 1 day £9.40 details.
CK – Creatinine kinase s 1 day £9.40
LD – Lactate dehydrogenase s 1 day £9.40
LD & isoenzymes s 7–14 days £47.30
GLDH – Glutamate dehydrogenase s 1 day £9.40
GGT – Gamma glutamyl transferase s 1 day £9.40
Bile acids s 1 day £9.40
Bilirubin (total, indirect & direct) s 1 day £9.40
SAP – Serum alkaline phosphatase s 1 day £9.40
Glucose f 1 day £9.40
Glucose absorption (up to 10 timepoints) f 1 day £43.40
Triglycerides s 1 day £9.40
Urea s 1 day £9.40
Creatinine s 1 day £9.40
Calcium s 1 day £9.40
Inorganic phosphate s 1 day £9.40
Magnesium s 1 day £9.40
Full Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, Mg, Ca, PO4) s* 1 day £31.05
(*we recommend separating serum before posting)
Copper h/s 1 day £12.30
Selenium (GSHPx) h 7–14 days ∆ £12.30
Zinc s* 7–14 days ∆ £16.85
(*plain plastic tube - no rubber bung)
Vitamin E s or h 7–14 days ∆ £26.25
Amylase, Lipase, Cholesterol (each) s 1 day £9.40
Cardiac Troponin I s 1 day £23.20
Gentamicin (paired serum samples) s 3 days ∆ £31.50
c: Sodium citrate e: EDTA f: Flouride/oxalate h: Heparin s: Serum u: Urine
∆ Referred test
Biochemistry
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the third column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.
9
Endocrinology
Pregnancy tests
Equine chorionic gonadotrophin s 1 day £24.00
(serum, 45-95 days, not suitable for donkeys)
Oestrone sulphate (ELISA assay) s 2–5 days £24.00
(serum, >120 days)
ECG & Oestrone sulphate s 2–5 days £41.75
Urinary oestrogens (Cuboni) u 1 day £21.15
(urine, >150 days)
Other hormone assays
Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) s 2–5 days £42.95
Progesterone s 1 day £24.00
Testosterone s 1 day £24.00
GCT panel: Progesterone, Testosterone, Oestrone sulphate, AMH s 1 & 5 days £96.70
Inhibin s 2-4 weeks ∆ £70.35
(samples sent to USA)
Cryptorchid (rig) test: Oestrone sulphate (RIA) s 5 days ∆ £45.80
Cryptorchid (rig) test: Paired Testosterone s 1 day £41.75
Cortisol s 1 day £24.00
2x Cortisol s 1 day £41.75
3x Cortisol s 1 day £58.45
T3, T4 (each) s 1 day £24.00
Insulin s 1 day £24.00
ACTH e* 1 day £20.90
Glucose, insulin, ACTH e* f s 1 day £48.10
e: EDTA f: Flouride/oxalate s: Serum u: Urine
*Chilled separated EDTA plasma – refer to our website for further instructions
∆ Referred tests
Endocrinology
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the third column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.
10
Serology
Lyme Disease (C6 ELISA) s 1 day £23.30 Please submit
Lyme Disease (multiplex test) s 7–14 days∆ £56.10 a clotted blood
sample or separated
Lawsonia intracellularis IPMA s 3–5 days £24.70 serum unless stated.
Rhodococcus equi (VapA) ELISA s 5 days £32.30
NEW Piroplasmosis (B. caballi and T. equi) cELISA (not for export certification) s 1 day £28.00
Positive ELISA will require confirmatory IFAT test (+£37 - 7 days∆) Urgent weekday
EVA/EIA samples
NEW Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) 1 + 4 (CF test) s 4 days £28.00 will incur an
NEW additional £10 per
Equine Rhinitis virus (ERV) A + B (CF test) s 4 days £28.00
sample per horse.
NEW Influenza + Adenovirus (HI Test) s 4 days £28.00
Strangles (Streptococcus equi) ELISA (antigens A & C) s 1–3 days £25.90
NEW Respiratory Panel (EHV-1 + 4, ERV-A & B, Influenza, Adenovirus & Strangles) s 4 days £77.50
EVA (ELISA) (not for export certification) s 1 day £12.90
Positive ELISA will require confirmatory VN test (+£22.10 - 5 days)
EIA (cELISA) (not for export certification) s 1 day £12.90
NEW EIA Coggins (IGADT) s 2 days £15.00
EVA and EIA ELISA tests (not for export certification) s 1 day £24.10
Positive ELISA will require confirmatory VN test (+£22.10 - 5 days)
NEW EVA VN for stallions, teasers, export and known seropositives s 5 days £35.00
Tapeworm ELISA titre s 1–5 days ∆ £19.90
Small Redworm s 3-5 days ∆ £18.50
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) serology s 7–14 days ∆ £46.00
NEW EHV-3 (VN) – coital exanthema s 7 days £42.00
s: Serum sample
∆ Referred test
Virology
NEW Virus isolation in tissue culture 14 days £42.00
Can be performed on respiratory samples, scabs, fresh tissue or 30ml heparin blood
and identifies EHV, Picornavirus, Adenovirus and Arteritis virus.
NEW Virus isolation of Arteritis virus (EVA) - includes confirmatory PCR 14 days £160.00
Requires 2ml of semen. Please give lab 1 day notice prior to test.
Serology – Virology
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the third column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.11
PCR Testing
T. equigenitalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (TKP) 1–2 days £34.25
(genital swabs)
Streptococcus equi and Streptococcus zooepidemicus (pus, NP swab, One sample 1–2 days £30.90
tracheal wash, BAL or guttural pouch wash) Two samples 1–2 days £42.45
Rhodococcus equi (VapA) (pus, NP swab, tracheal wash) 1–2 days £30.90
Lawsonia intracellularis (faeces) 1–2 days £30.90
Salmonella species (faeces) 2 days £30.90
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) 1 + 4 1–2 days £30.90
(NP swab, tracheal wash, 30–40ml heparinised blood buffy coat, CSF) For routine PCR
Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) 1 + 4 (postmortem tissues – fresh) 1–2 days £41.70 testing, it is
preferred that
Influenza (NP swab – plain, tracheal wash, postmortem tissues – fresh) 1–2 days £30.90 samples are
submitted unfixed
NEW Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) 3 (genital swabs, scabs, fresh biopsy) 1–2 days £35.00 and in transport
NEW Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) 2 + 5 1–2 days £30.90 media (if available).
(tracheal wash, corneal swab/brush, BAL, fresh postmortem tissues) Charcoal medium
must be used
Equine Rhinitis (ERV) A + B PCR (NP swab, urine) 1–2 days £30.90 for breeding TKP
(CEMO) sampling.
Respiratory panel (Strep. equi, Strep. zooepidemicus, EHV-1 + 4, Influenza) 1–2 days £68.30
Coronavirus (faeces) 1–2 days £49.05
Equine Papilloma Virus 2 (EcPV-2) (penile biopsy [fresh/fixed]) 1–2 days £49.05 Urgent weekday
PCR samples will
Clostridium difficile (faeces) 1–2 days £30.90
incur an additional
Colostridium perfringens (faeces) 1–2 days £30.90 £10 per sample per
horse.
Leptospirosis (foetal tissues/placenta [fresh]) 1-2 days £49.05
Dermatophyte (skin scraping) 1-2 days £30.90
Cryptosporidium (faeces) 1-2 days £49.05
Hepacivirus & Parvovirus (EDTA/serum) 1-2 days £49.05
NEW EVA PCR (tissues, semen, NP swab) 1–2 days £35.00
Bacteriology
Bacteriological culture, from any site for either aerobic or microaerophilic culture or 1–3 days £24.45
both (per swab or fluid)
Anaerobic culture 3–7 days £14.60
Antibiotic sensitivity test 2 days £9.95
Salmonella and Campylobacter culture (faeces) 3–5 days £18.60
Salmonella only 3–5 days £14.60
MRSA identification 2–3 days £14.30
Set of postmortem swabs 2–5 days £44.40
Please submit all
Clostridium difficile toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day £34.70
swabs in Amies
Clostridium perfringens toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day £38.80 charcoal transport
medium.
Streptococcus equi culture only 2–4 days £18.30
Fungal culture 5–7 days £23.70
PCR Testing – Bacteriology
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.12
HBLB Codes of Practice Profiles
Stallion (set of 3 or 4 swabs)
Aerobic and microaerophilic culture 7 days £55.40
TKP qPCR 1–2 days £78.85
Mare clitoral (fossa and sinus) swab or endometrial swab
Aerobic and microaerophilic culture 7 days £24.45
TKP qPCR 1–2 days £34.25
Swabs must be sent
in Amies charcoal
Packages transport medium
(within expiry date)
Mare clitoral (fossa and sinus) swab & serum sample and must arrive
within 48 hours
Aerobic and microaerophilic culture + EVA and EIA (ELISA) 7 days £41.80 of collection for
bacterial culture.
TKP qPCR, EVA and EIA (ELISA) 1–2 days £50.90
Aerobic and microaerophilic culture + EVA (ELISA) 7 days £35.15
TKP qPCR and EVA (ELISA) 1–2 days £45.55 The TKP qPCR
assay is a useful
Mare endometrial swab rapid screening
test. qPCR positive
Aerobic culture 2 days £36.60 Pseudomonas and
Smear cytology Klebsiella samples
may require
Aerobic and microaerophilic culture 7 days £42.95 subsequent culture
Smear cytology (included within
the qPCR fee) and
Klebsiella capsule
Klebsiella capsule typing (qPCR: K1, K2, K5) 2–3 days £50.60 typing if indicated
(additional charge).
Urgent weekday
EVA/EIA/TKP qPCR
It is the responsibility of the referring veterinary surgeon to samples will incur
ensure that swabs are collected from the correct anatomic an additional £10
location for both stallions and mares. per sample per
horse.
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.
https://codes.hblb.org.uk
HBLB Codes of Practice Profiles – Dermatology & Mycology
Dermatology & Mycology
Ringworm and ectoparasites microscopy only 1 day £21.45
Please submit skin
Skin scrapings/hair plucks – microscopy and bacterial culture 2–3 days £37.75 scrapings in a sterile
container.
Dermatophyte Fungal culture 21 days £8.05
Dermatophilus examination 2 days £8.05
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.13
Faecal Analysis/Parasitology
Faecal WEC (ovassay) – screening test 1 day £8.60
Faecal WEC (McMaster method) – recommended for RSPCA cases 1 day £13.70
Faecal WEC (Moredun method) – recommended for egg reduction testing 1 day £13.70
Oxyuris (sellotape strip) 1 day £8.60
Lungworm larvae (Baermann) (faeces) 2 days £13.15
Liver fluke (faeces) 1 day £15.40
Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) serology (serum) 2–5 days ∆ £46.00
Occult blood (faeces) 1 day £20.20 Please submit
a minimum of
Cryptosporidium + Giardia (faeces) 1–3 days £22.90 10g fresh faeces.
Tapeworm ELISA titre (serum) 2–7 days ∆ £19.90 *If Coronavirus
is required, the
Diarrhoea panel: Adult (faeces) 2–3 days £86.65 sample should
Salmonella culture, C.perfringens/difficile toxins, WEC (ovassay) ideally be sent
chilled.
Diarrhoea panel: Older foal/weanling (faeces) 2–3 days £102.25
Salmonella culture, C.perfringens/difficile toxins, WEC (ovassay), Lawsonia
Diarrhoea panel: Younger foal (faeces) 2–3 days £112.95 Please submit a
Salmonella culture, C.perfringens/difficile toxins, WEC (ovassay), Rotavirus, serum sample for
Cryptosporidium tapeworm and liver
Rotavirus ELISA (faeces) 1 day £17.35 fluke serology.
Salmonella and Campylobacter culture (faeces) 3–5 days £18.60
Salmonella culture only (faeces) 3–5 days £14.60 See PCR section for
Coronavirus, Lawsonia and
Clostridium difficile toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day £34.70 Salmonella qPCR tests
Clostridium perfringens toxin ELISA tests (faeces) 1 day £38.80
∆ Referred test
Cytology
Cervical smear 1 day £21.40 For fluid samples,
Tracheal wash/aspirates 1 day £26.95 please send a
sample in EDTA and
BAL/tracheal wash with differential cell count (including mast cell differential) 1 day £32.00 cytopreservative
(available on
Peritoneal, pleural, synovial fluids, milk, etc. 1 day £32.60
request) for
(including TP, albumin & globulin)
nucleated cell count
Cerebrospinal fluid full cytology/biochemistry 1 day £38.20 and cytology, and
a sample undiluted
Fine needle aspirate (up to 6 slides) 1 day £26.95 in a sterile tube
Bone marrow smear 1–3 days £32.60 for microbiological
testing. For semen
Sperm density, live:dead & morphology examinations 1 day £58.45 analysis and bone
marrow smear,
Sperm longevity 1–3 days £32.60
please contact
Faecal Analysis – Cytology – Urine Analysis
the laboratory to
discuss appropriate
sample submission.
Urine Analysis
Urine analysis only 1 day £15.10 Please submit
Urine analysis inc. aerobic bacterial culture 2–3 days £35.40 urine samples in a
sterile, leak-proof
Fractional electrolyte clearance ratios (Na, K, Cl, PO4, Ca, Mg) (we recommend 1 day £43.85 container.
separating serum before posting
(+ urine analysis*) £48.70*
Myoglobin & Haemoglobin 2–5 days £40.10
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.14
Histology
Routine processing & interpretation (1–3 samples) 1–5 days £45.55
Please submit small
(additional samples = £5.75 per sample)
representative
Processing only (per slide) 1–2 days £20.60 tissue samples in an
adequate volume
Endometrial (Bouin’s fixative available on request) 1–2 days £45.55 of 10% formol saline
Muscle biopsy (please phone laboratory to discuss sample collection) 2–3 days £56.25 fixative (Bouin’s
fluid for endometrial
Supplying extra stained section 1–2 days £10.30 biopsies – available
on request) in
Photomicrograph (digital image) (per case) 1–2 days £29.15
a leak-proof
Weekday urgent processing fee £20 container.
Weekend urgent processing fee £200
∆ Referred test
Postmortem Examinations
Gross postmortem examination fee
Adult (non-neurological) (PM examination + histology) £375.00–£550.00
Adult (including brain and spinal cord) (PM examination + histology) £510.00–£850.00
Aborted foetus/stillborn foal (PM examination + histology) £180.00
Additional microbiological test charges and carcass disposal fees may apply.
Please contact us to discuss.
Histology – Postmortem Examinations – Miscellaneous – Small Animal Samples
Miscellaneous
Gelatine coated slides (per slide) £2.10
“Cell Fix” spray (per can) £16.50
Genital broth cultures £37.85
(please contact the laboratory 2–3 days before required; postage not included)
IRAP supply and processing £428.40
Nasopharyngeal swabs (horse) £1.75
Nasopharyngeal swabs (pony/foal) £1.75
General transport medium (for viral & bacterial testing) £0.50
Small Animal Samples
We also offer haematology, biochemistry, faecal tests, endocrinology and histopathology for small
animals.
For any of these services, please contact us with your requirements.
Note: Usual turnaround times for each test are listed in the second column and refer to 'working' days from sample receipt.Clinical advice available for our clients
Rossdales LLP currently employs more than 50 veterinary surgeons, with a wide range of skills and
including more recognised specialists than any other equine practice in the UK. These vets work
alongside our laboratory team and are available to add helpful telephone or email advice. They offer
an ethical referral service for second opinion examinations, clinical diagnostic techniques and for
cases requiring medical and surgical treatments.
Andrew McGladdery Mike Shepherd Richard Payne
BVMS CertESM MRCVS BVSc MRCVS BSc BVSc CertES(Orth) DipECVS
MRCVS
Stud Farm Medicine Horses in Training, Sport Horses
Surgery, Orthopaedics
Andy Bathe Ian Cameron Sarah Boys Smith
MA VetMB DEO DipECVS BSc BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) MA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS
DipACVSMR MRCVS MRCVS MRCVS
Surgery, Orthopaedics, Stud Farm Medicine Surgery, Orthopaedics,
Sport Horses Sport Horses
Emily Floyd Tim Barnett Professor Celia Marr
BVSc DipACVIM MRCVS BSc(Hons) BVM&S MSc CertAVP BVMS MVM PhD DEIM DipECEIM
DipECVS DipEVDC-Eq MRCVS FRCVS
Internal Medicine, Neonatology
Surgery, Dentistry Internal Medicine, Neonatology,
Cardiology
Catriona Mackenzie Vanessa G. Peter Mariana Castro Martins
BVMS MSc CertAVP(EM) DipECEIM MedVet, MRCVS DVM Cert ISELP DipACVSMR
MRCVS MRCVS
Diagnostic Imaging,
Internal Medicine, Neonatology Orthopaedics Orthopaedics, Sport Horses
Rachel Murray Mark Grant Charlotte Easton-Jones
MA VetMB MS PhD MRCVS Dip MA VetMB BSc PhD CertAVP(ED) VetMB, MA, DipACVIM, MRCVS
ACVS Assoc. ECVDI BAEDT MRCVS
Internal Medicine, Neonatology
Orthopaedics, Sport Horses, Dentistry, Leisure Horses
Diagnostic Imaging
Soft Tissue Surgery • Orthopaedic Surgery • Lameness and Sports Injuries • Diagnostic Imaging
Poor Performance • Horses in Training • Internal Medicine • Reproduction & Stud Farm Medicine
Neonatal and Older Foal Care • Cardiology • Dermatology • Dentistry • Ophthalmology • Sports MedicineLEADERS IN EQUINE VETERINARY HEALTHCARE
Rossdales is the largest independent equine practice in Europe, providing world-renowned hospital
referral services to clients throughout the UK and further afield, as well as highly respected first opinion
ambulatory services from our Newmarket, Lambourn and Hertfordshire practices.
Our comprehensive laboratory services are specifically designed for and trusted by equine practitioners.
EQUINE HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE
Specialist expertise and facilities for surgical, medical,
reproductive and clinical diagnostic referrals
01638 577754
EQUINE PRACTICE
Personalised routine and emergency ambulatory services
Newmarket: 01638 663150
Hertfordshire: 01492 790221
Lambourn: 01488 683522
ROSSDALES LABORATORIES
Diagnostic laboratory referrals for equine practitioners
01638 663017
www.rossdales.comYou can also read
