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| Test name | Test details | Sample requirement | Test code | Turnaround time |
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Urine analysis |
Dipstick, SG, sediment examination |
Plain urine |
UA |
Same day |
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UA + urine protein:creatinine ratio |
Plain urine |
UAPC |
Same day |
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UA + culture/sensitivity |
Plain urine + boric acid |
UAC |
Culture 2-3 days |
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UA + culture /sensitivity + UPC |
Plain urine + boric acid |
UAFU |
Culture 2-3 days |
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Urine culture |
Culture and sensitivity |
Boric acid |
UC |
Culture 2-3 days |
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Urine PC ratio |
Urine protein:creatinine ratio |
Plain urine |
UPC |
Same day |
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Urine cytology |
Cytology of stained sediment (used in suspected neoplasia) |
Plain urine |
UCYT |
Culture 2-3 days |
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Urine cytology + UA + Culture/sensitivity |
Plain urine + boric acid |
UROL |
5 days |
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Urolith analysis |
Quantitative urolith analysis using polarising light microscopy and infrared spectroscopy |
Urolith in dry container |
UROL |
5 days |
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BRAF Mutation |
A genetic mutation identified in around 80% of dogs with transitional cell/urothelial cell carcinoma in the bladder and prostate |
5 to 10ml urine |
BRAF |
7 days |