Out of an abundance of caution with the coronavirus, Phoenix Lab, now a part of Zoetis, is postponing the Hematology WetLab previously scheduled for Sunday, March 15, and will communicate updates for potentially rescheduling this event as soon as possible. Our goal is to ensure a safe work environment for our colleagues as well as customers and others …
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TEST SERVICE UPDATE: Equine Infectious Anemia/Coggins Forms
April 2020 In the past, Phoenix Lab has been able to accommodate certain small errors or omissions on Coggins forms. Due to recent updates in the USDA guidelines, Phoenix Lab, now part of Zoetis, will no longer be able to make these accomodations for our clients. Per USDA guidelines, approved EIA laboratories must only accept …
TEST SERVICE UPDATE: Sensitivities for Topical Medications
Introduction Effective January 2020, topical medications (neomycin, tobramycin, polymyxin B, ciprofloxacin, orbifloxacin) will be available for testing at an additional charge. For ease of ordering additional microbiology testing, all microbiology add-ons will be consolidated into a single code of 521, and clients will be asked to specify the test. Phoenix Lab will honor the current …
DID YOU KNOW?: Urine Cyto Submissions
Introduction As part of a routine urinalysis, urine sediment is examined by a laboratory technician. Sediments that contain epithelial cells in moderate numbers and/or with unusual morphology are further evaluated by our clinical pathologists. If bladder cancer is suspected by the clinician, urine should be specifically collected, prepared and submitted for urine cytology using a …
Zoetis and Phoenix Lab Announcement
Zoetis and Phoenix Lab are pleased to announce the completion of Zoetis’ acquisition of Phoenix Lab. To our customers, we look forward to continuing to serve you with the high-quality service you’re accustomed to from Phoenix Lab. Read more here.
Technical Bulletin – Leptospirosis Oct. 2019
Leptospirosis Statistics in the Pacific Northwest January through December, 2018 This report summarizes leptospirosis titer testing submitted through Phoenix Lab using the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) at Washington State University. We also report on the result of Leptospira PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing on urine and whole …
Technical Bulletin – Heartworm Statistics Update Sept. 2019
The following information indicates the method of testing, the results, and the history of travel from all animals tested at Phoenix Central Laboratory from 2006 through August 26, 2019. Number of Dogs and Cats Tested for Dirofilariasis Travel History for Positives: Travel History for Positives: 20062: One native WA case; 5% had known history of …
Test Service Update – Avian/Exotic Minimum Volumes
Introduction Based on several months of testing and validation, Phoenix Lab recently rolled out a new minimum sample policy for all avian and exotic clients (see below). We understand that meeting these new minimum sample requirements can be exceptionally difficult for small, uncooperative, and critically ill patients, and we know how frustrating it can be …
TEST SERVICE UPDATE: Fructosamine
Introduction Phoenix Lab recently introduced our two new state-of-the-art Siemens Atellica chemistry analyzers. We have done extensive testing, validation and correlations with our previous AU chemistry analyzers to ensure quality results. Although we are using the same reagent with the Atellica, the use of this new analyzer has resulted in a significant change in our …
Atellica Chemistry
As Phoenix Lab’s continued commitment to providing our clients with the most current, state of the art laboratory testing, we have upgraded our chemistry analyzers to the Siemens Atellica. We have done extensive testing, validation, and correlations across many species with our current analyzer to ensure quality results. The Atellica is a high-capacity sample-processing component …
TEST SERVICE UPDATE: Necropsy Services
Introduction Phoenix Lab offers necropsy service for companion animal, zoo species, avian, exotics/fish, some laboratory animal species, and domestic animals that are 250lbs or less. This includes fetal examinations, neonates, as well as adult animals. All species are welcome, with the exception of primates. Please note that due to the limitations of our facility and …
DID YOU KNOW?: Slide Reviews
Introduction With many practices purchasing laboratory equipment, it is important to point out the limitations of hematology analyzers and stress the importance of reviewing blood smears. Even with the top of the line analyzers that veterinary diagnostic laboratories use today, there are certain abnormalities that can only be identified by trained eyes. Abnormalities Commonly Identified …
