Overview

The nationwide network of IDEXX Reference Laboratories offers the following equine testing options:
 

Equine Chemistry Testing

In addition to a complete range of routine tests, our innovative tests include:

• SDH (sorbitol dehydrogenase)—a highly specific liver enzyme that is a sensitive indicator of liver disease (hepatocellular leakage)
• Endocrine testing, such as endogenous ACTH, insulin and dexamethasone suppression tests
• Bile acids so you can evaluate liver function

Equine Hematology Testing

IDEXX offers a comprehensive equine CBC, which automatically includes fibrinogen estimates (by heat precipitation) and plasma protein, and manual slide review on all abnormals for a more complete picture. Manual slide review could reveal:

• Toxic change: an indicator of response to inflammation
• Left shift: release of immature neutrophils in response to inflammation
• Hemaparasites: e.g., Ehrlichia equi (Anaplasma phagocytophilum), Babesia and other parasites
• Atypical cells: e.g., leukemia fibrinogen is always automatically included in the equine CBC for indicating inflammation

Equine Serology and Microbiology Testing

• Coggins testing by AGID and ELISA procedures
• A complete line of infectious disease serologic testing, including leptospirosis, Lyme disease and other tick-borne disease
• IgG testing for foals to indicate adequacy of passive transfer
• Automated microbiology system to allow more rapid culture results with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) to improve selection of antibiotics

Featured Tests

Next-generation diagnostics

GREER Aller-g-complete System from IDEXX Reference Laboratories

Simple, convenient testing for allergen-specific IgE and immunotherapy. Results available within 2–4 working days, and customized immunotherapy prescriptions can be delivered within one week.
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Equine Diarrhea RealPCR™ Panel

With the IDEXX Equine Diarrhea RealPCR Panel, veterinarians can now submit one sample to test for either 6 or 10 gastrointestinal pathogens.
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Equine Herpesvirus Types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4) RealPCR™ Tests

Use real-time PCR to deliver unprecedented speed and accuracy in detecting the presence of EHV-1 and EHV-4 DNA.

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Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) Tests

Industry-leading EPM tests, including the most thoroughly validated western blot test.

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Equine Infectious Anemia

IDEXX Laboratories are certified to perform these tests for the detection of antibodies to equine infectious anemia virus.

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Lyme and Anaplasma ELISA

This ELISA test detects, with one assay, horses infected with Borrelia burgdorferi and/or Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

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McMasters Fecal Egg Count Test

Proven quantitative methodology gives equine practitioners an accurate count of worm eggs for evaluating anthelmintics and client deworming programs.

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Neurologic Disease Panel

The Neurologic Disease Panel provides tests for a faster and more definitive diagnosis of three neurologic diseases.

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Comprehensive Equine Respiratory RealPCR Panel

With one specimen, you can test for up to nine respiratory diseases using the Comprehensive Equine Respiratory RealPCR Panel.

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R. equi RealPCR

This test detects R. equi strains that contain the virulence plasmid (VapA gene).

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S. equi subsp. equi ELISA

Measure the SeM response elicited by natural infection or vaccination.

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S. equi subsp. equi RealPCR

Quickly identify horses with current infections or that are asymptomatic carriers.

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Salmonella RealPCR

Uses real-time PCR to identify infection in symptomatic and asymptomatic horses in just 24 hours.

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West Nile Virus ELISA

This ELISA test detects in horses IgM response elicited by recent infection with West Nile Virus (WNV).

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Reference Library

Speed: A Necessity for EHV-1 Diagnosis

Salmonella Biosecurity Plan

Real-time PCR and Dr. Christian Leutenegger

IDEXX Reference Laboratories Responds to EHV-1 Cases