| Material | EDTA blood 1 ml + blood smear
small mammals: EDTA blood 0.5 ml + blood smear or heparin blood 0.5 ml + blood smear
birds, reptiles: heparin blood 0,5 ml + blood smear |
| Parameter | morphology |
| Species list | mammals, birds, reptiles
fishes, amphibians on request |
| Duration | 1-2 days |
| Remark | - The morphology of the peripheral blood cells is assessed.
- Heparin blood is not recommended in mammals as there is a risk of artefacts.
- An additional CBC is included in this service.
- For a diagnostically conclusive interpretation, please provide the medical history, diagnostic task and previous findings.
- Dog: For the microscopic examination of Pelger-Huët anomalies, fresh, evaluable blood smears from a clinically healthy animal are required. When ordering via a printed submission form, please indicate that Pelger-Huët anomaly is suspected. The test is offered as a separate service in the online submission form.
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