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Test: Cryptorchidism-Canine/Feline
Suitable Sample:

Serum(no gel tubes)
Unsuitable Sample:
Minimum Sample Size:

1ml Serum in each of two tubes collected-

1) For baseline testosterone

2) 2 hours post HCG administraton
Turnaround Time:

Daily
Request/ Test Included in:
Comments:

Collect baseline serum sample(1mL)

Administer 50 IU/kg of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)  IM.

Collect a second serum sample 2 hours after HCG administration

Centrifuge samples ASAP and separate serum.

Date Updated: 6/08/2008
 
Abbreviations: SERUM = plain clotted sample (serum) tube
EDTA = potassium EDTA tube
LH = lithium heparin tube
FL = fluoride EDTA tube
CIT = trisodium citrate tube
N/A = not applicable/ available