Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 2025 Holiday Season Schedule.

Overview

ItemValue
Targets
  • PT
    MethodClin Path
    Sample CommentCitrated plasma or citrated whole blood
    Turnaround Time1 Day
    SpeciesBovine, Canine, Equine, Feline

    Shipping & Handling

    ItemValue
    Specimines ContainerBlue top tube (citrate). Sample/anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label.
    Shipping & HandlingCentrifuge within 4 hours, transfer plasma into a plain plastic tube or plastic syringe - DO NOT use red top or glass tubes. Ship frozen.

    Additional Information

    Include a normal animal sample with each submission (not required for canine, feline, or equine). Citrate collection tubes available, contact PDS lab.