As mentioned in previous communications regarding changes to vitamin B12 testing, we are no longer able to reliably source the radioactive labelled Co57 required to carry out the RIA method for measurement of vitamin B12 in serum, plasma and liver samples. Extensive comparative testing has been carried out over the last few months and validation of a new assay […]
REBECCA ALLANClinical historyAn 11-year-old, female spayed, Shih Tzu presented at the veterinarian for a regular check-up. The owner asked for a recently discovered mass to be checked out. Palpation revealed a 12 mm, firm, subcutaneous, non-painful mass located on the left thigh. Fine needle aspiration of the mass was performed, and smears were submitted for […]
SANDY WELTANThe cat or dog that ain’t doing right. We all see those frustrating cases, slight lethargy, intermittent vomiting, abdominal pain, and non-specific abnormalities in biochemistry or haematology. Some may present acutely ill with jaundice and elevated liver enzymes. Tests for pancreatitis may or may not be positive and ultrasound may identify abnormalities in some […]
Brent Hananeia, manager of our Dunedin laboratory, worked his last day on Thursday 28 September, 2023. Brent has left quite a footprint throughout our network, and it’s sadly time to bid him farewell after 45 years in the lab.Brent started his career at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) in 1978 at their Invermay […]
One of our Auckland pathologists was recently trimming tissue from histology cases and came across this spleen. On the submission form the veterinarian had commented “apologies about packaging” but actually, it was exceptionally well packaged!It was encased in two sturdy plastic containers with lids that clipped down when pressed, cotton wool (not shown), adequate formalin […]
We implemented our new call centralisation system in August with the aim that all calls to our network be answered promptly and to a high standard of service.Thank you to customers who provided feedback on how this change has met your needs since it was implemented. As a direct result of this feedback, we will […]
Specimen bags are cleverly designed, cheap, practical and easy to use. The main body of the bag has a plastic zipper across the top, enabling the hazardous samples to be sealed in; plus there is a separate pocket on the outside of the bag for paperwork.?????? ???? ???? ??? . . .> Place samples inside […]
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We are currently in the process of moving all ezyVet customers over to our complete integration system, giving practices access to our laboratory diagnostic testing directly via ezyVet. This will improve clinic efficiencies and do away with manual handling of test requests and results. If you are an ezyVet customer and have not yet changed over […]
Our team have identified an instrument issue with our serum B12 analyser. This issue has caused some variability with results that are close to the limit of quantification (LOQ) for this test within the last 2 weeks. We are working with the instrument supplier to fix this issue, and until it is resolved we will […]