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Testosterone HCG response test

Service category: 
Available Tests [1]
Service audience: 
Canine [2]
Caprine [3]
Equine [4]
Feline [5]
Ovine [6]
Description: 

Code:

xteshcg

Lab:

X

Days test started:

ship M-Th

TAT:

10-15 d*

Available for:

Food Animal
Companion Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

1 mL serum.

Shipping Information

Ship in insulated container with freezer packs.

Collection Protocol

For horse, take a baseline sample, then administer HCG (6000 - 12000 IU/horse IV or IM) and take samples 1 and 2 h post-HCG.

Additional Information

This test is sent to an external laboratory. For determination of the presence of retained testicular tissue (cryptorchid). Shipping (test code: xtrnu) and handling (test code: xhand) fees are also applicable on each submission. External test price is subject to change.


Source URL:https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/services/testosterone-hcg-response-test

Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-category/available-tests [2] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-audience/canine [3] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-audience/caprine [4] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-audience/equine [5] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-audience/feline [6] https://www.uoguelph.ca/ahl/service-audience/ovine