Guest Hollys2hounds Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 As you may know from my thread in the behavior section, we are having problems with Lexy with some seemingly "fear"/aggression issues. So, I am taking Lexy to the vet on Monday to have blood drawn for a full Thyroid Panel to be done. (to rule this in or out). My vet said it could be done in house, or sent out to a lab. Does anyone have any advice on this? Do you know the best lab to send the blood to? I do not know which lab he uses currently. We will also be working with a behaviorist, regardless of the blood work. Our first meeting is on the Monday after Thanksgiving. Please wish us luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Michigan State is the only place I would send thyroid panels! Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Ditto on Michigan State! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Holly, Molly goes in on Saturday to check thyroid. Will be sending hers there as well. Keep us updated on Lexy. Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Fingers crossed that there is a logical easy fixable solution. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 From another of my rambling diatribes in this forum: Note that with any thyroid testing you have performed, there is a difference between labs. Most vets will go with a national service, like IDEXX. The problem is that "normal" greyhound numbers can be as low as the detection limits on most thyroid tests. Michigan State University's veterinary diagnostic lab performs the test via dialysis, which is considered sensitive enough to achieve the desired resolution for sighthound levels. I think it's their test 20010 ($39): http://animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.ex...oid&Id=1388 It may also be their premium test, 20011 ($55): http://animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.ex...oid&Id=1427 Add on $4 for an endocrinology interpretation by a veterinary endocrinologist with an understanding of sighthounds: http://animalhealth.msu.edu/Bin/Catalog.ex...ion&Id=1953 The "regular" test (20010) can be shipped without refrigeration, via Priority Mail. The 20011 requires iced shipping with USPS Express or similar shipping. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 WOW! Thank you so much!! You have all been so much help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Yep, get the premium panel from MSU. The only thing they can do in-house is a T4, which is relatively useless (can vary a LOT from day to day, and can be low for reasons other than a true thyroid problem). Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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