Samples for ionised calcium testing must be handled appropriately prior to submission in order to ensure they remain suitable for testing on receipt in the laboratory. If the samples do not meet all the criteria stipulated below, they will be unsuitable for analysis.Specimen: SerumContainer: Plain red top tubeMinimum sample volume: 1.3mL mini tube, must be […]
Sandy WeltanSerum amyloid A is a major acute phase protein in many species. We have upgraded to a veterinary specific test (Vet-SAA) which is adapted to react to SAA in multi-species, including horses, dogs, cats, ruminants and rabbits. ย The reporting units have also changed from ug/mL to mg/L to comply with WHO International Standard NBSc […]
Please find our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period below. All laboratories will resume normal working hours from Friday 3 January.*Attention Dunedin clients: The laboratory will be closed Saturday December 14 because of scheduled intermittent power outages. Due to a campus-wide electrical shutdown over the Christmas period, our Dunedin laboratory will be closed on […]
We are very excited to introduce Awanui Veterinaryโs new immunoturbidometric assay for SDMA, an important advancement in assessing renal function in dogs and cats. Don’t miss out on our exclusive introductory offer โ enjoy 10% off the regular price until the end of January! It’s now available to add to any biochemistry panel, so take […]
Arefeh RavanbakhshCase historyA three-month-old intact female Staffordshire Bull Terrier was presented to the veterinarian for evaluation of multifocal areas of alopecia. Pruritus was not reported. Multiple skin scrapes of the affected areas were collected for cytological evaluation, and hair plucks collected for ringworm culture and potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation.Cytological findingsThe skin scrapes were moderately cellular […]
Wilson KaralusClinical historyA three-year-old dairy cow presented for severe ulceration of the dental pad and hard palate, towards the back of her mouth near the base of the tongue (Figure 1). Hypersalivation was noted and she had evidence of ulceration of both nostrils, with clear nasal discharge and enlargement of the mandibular lymph nodes. There […]
Our Christchurch laboratory will be closed on Friday, 15 November, in observance of the regional anniversary day holiday. However, it will be open during regular business hours on Saturday, 16 November.๐๐ก๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ก๐ค๐จ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐ข๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐จ๐๐จ ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฌ๐๐๐, ๐๐จ ๐ข๐ช๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐จ๐จ๐ช๐ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ […]
Sandra BullaClinical historyA 10-year-old male, neutered domestic cat presented at his local veterinarian with multiple dermal/subcutaneous nodules. The nodules were moderately firm and were present all over the trunk in variable sizes, with the larger nodule being 3cm wide. They were not painful, and the cat was well otherwise. Fine needle biopsy was taken from […]
Geoff OrbellClinical historyLucy, a seven-year-old, spayed female Domestic Short-Haired cat presented to her veterinarian with a palpable subcutaneous mass in the jugular furrow on the left side of her neck. The owners opted for surgical excision and during surgery it was noted to be adherent to the adventitia of the underlying jugular vein. The mass […]
After eight years leading the Awanui Veterinary/Scientific team, James Richardson, our General Manager has decided to make some personal changes. His journey with Awanui ended on October 22nd.Before leaving James commented: โLeaving this role has been an extremely difficult decision for me, I am deeply passionate about the animal health industry and the vital role […]