Assays

Please see the requirements for sample submission and shipping

Histopathology service – Details about our biopsy service focused on gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic pathology.

Serum Assays

Plasma Assays

Please note, beginning January 1, 2024, the NuQ Vet Cancer Test will no longer be performed at the Gastrointestinal Lab.  After the new year, IDEXX Laboratories will begin offering the NuQ Vet Cancer Test. Due to the sensitive nature of this assay, it is important to make preparations to submit NuQ Vet Cancer Test samples to IDEXX in 2024. Feel free to contact Volition Veterinary directly at 979-709-2348 or via email at asknu.qvet@volition.com.

Fecal Assays

Canine panel includes PCR testing for net F toxin gene-C. perfringens, C. difficile, Campylobacter jejuni, canine parvovirus, Salmonella on enrichment broth, and IFA testing for Giardia and Cryptosporidium

Feline panel includes includes PCR testing for net F toxin gene-C. perfringens, C. difficile, Campylobacter jejuni, feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), Salmonella on enrichment broth, Tritrichomonas foetus, and IFA testing for Giardia and Cryptosporidium