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Clinical Pathology Laboratory - Sample Submission
Adding on Tests
 
 
Since we keep all submitted samples for 5 working days, tests can be added to samples that have already been submitted to the laboratory. These tests can only be added if there is sufficient sample left to perform the test. Therefore, it is in your best interest to make sure you collect as much blood or urine as possible for clinical pathologic testing. To add on a test, please call the laboratory. You will need to tell us the patient number, the owner name, species, the date the sample was submitted to the laboratory and the test you want to add on. We will then locate the sample and add on the test, if sample volume is sufficient. Please do not inundate the laboratory with add-on tests at the end of the day. This is our busiest period and it is very time-consuming to locate the samples and paperwork. It would be better left until the next day.