Equine Diagnostic Laboratories (EDL) is an onsite laboratory that offers REC Equine Specialists access to rapid blood results and a range of pathology services.
EDL provides a quick turnaround for pre-race blood samples and health profiles. Local trainers and veterinarians are catered for with a same day service, expert comments and immediate faxing or emailing of results. Interstate trainers and veterinarians can also access the laboratory services by sending samples to EDL by courier.
EDL in conjunction with REC, offers the client a customised service that includes not only the provision of a clinical pathology result but also experienced discussion and advice where appropriate, with access to our experienced equine clinicians, and surgeons.
Laboratory Services:
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Bio-Chemistry
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Haematology
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Serum Amyloid A
The above profiles give the clinician an excellent picture of the horses health and well-being , and are instrumental in detecting conditions such as infection / inflammation, electrolyte imbalance, liver toxicity and 'tie up' (exertional rhabdomyopathy).
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Serum harvest, preparation and storage for IRAP therapy.
Rapid onsite analysis is also available for hospital cases –
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Urinalysis
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Faecal Egg counts
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Cytology of joint fluid aspirates (to detect inflammation / infection) and other body fluids such as peritoneal and cerebrospinal fluid.
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Contact the Laboratory
Equine Diagnostics Laboratory
373 - 379 Wallgrove Road
Horsley Park, NSW 2175
Tel: (02) 9399 6600 (Office hours)
Fax: (02) 9399 6338
Email: lab@recequine.com.au