DWR Diagnostics Laboratory

Flow Cytometry

Test name Test details Sample requirement Test code Turnaround time

Flow cytometry blood

Immunophenotyping of leukaemia (includes CBC)

Canine

EDTA & fresh blood film

FLOB

Same day or next day

Feline FLBC

Flow cytometry lymph node

Immunophenotyping of lymphoma using an FNA harvested into EDTA plasma & saline. (See sampling techniques). Includes cytology.

Canine

FNA smears and aspirates in plasma/saline

FLOL

Same day or next day

Feline FLOC

PCR test for clonality/PARR

Used in evaluating lymphocytosis to distinguish reactive and leukaemic population in dogs and cats

EDTA blood or smears, lymph node aspirate smears

PARR

4-5 days

Microbiology

Culture & sensitivity of wound, abscess or ulcer

Charcoal or E Swab