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Prairie Diagnostic Services will be implementing a fee adjustment effective June 1, 2026.


Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS) offers a full range of diagnostic testing and submission resources to support the health and performance of horses. Our equine services assist veterinarians in diagnosing infectious disease, monitoring metabolic and nutritional health, and investigating reproductive or respiratory conditions. With clear submission guidelines, accurate laboratory analysis, and timely reporting, PDS provides the diagnostic insight needed to keep equine patients healthy and active.

EIA Testing

Establish and Maintain a Negative EIA Premise – PDS offers EIA testing with a 1-to-2 day turnaround time for results.  Click here to learn more.

EIA Digital reporting (GVL) is effective as of December 1, 2021. Please contact your CFIA District Office if you have any questions regarding the GVL transition.

Paper submissions will require CFIA approval. PDS will not process paper submissions without CFIA approval. Ensure to contact your CFIA District Office before submitting.

Equine Metabolic Testing at PDS

Refer to PDS Test and Services Guide for sample requirements and shipping information.

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Direct Exam – Parasitology
Swab, tissues, hair, urine, etc.
Electrolytes – Sodium, Potassium, Chloride
Serum, heparinized plasma, urine or fluid
Equine Arteritis Virus PCR (Guelph)
Live: nasal swab, EDTA whole blood, semen. Dead: lung, liver, placenta.
Equine Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Serum - 0.2 mL for each sample Cost includes 2 cortisol tests.
Equine Encephalitis Antibody – Eastern (EEE) (IDEXX)
Serum
Equine Encephalitis Panel (EEE/WEE) (IDEXX)
Serum
Equine Granulosa Cell Tumor (GCT) Panel II (IDEXX)
Serum
Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV1) Genotyping
Done on EHV 1 PCR positive samples
Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4 (EHV1/EHV4) PCR
Nasal swab, tracheal wash or EDTA whole blood
Equine Herpesvirus 1 and 4 (EHV1/EHV4) PCR (STAT)
Nasal swab, tracheal wash or EDTA whole blood
Equine Herpesvirus Type 2 (EHV2) RealPCR (IDEXX)
EDTA whole blood
Equine Herpesvirus Type 5 (EHV5) RealPCR (IDEXX)
Fresh lung biopsy (preferred) or bronchoalveolar lavage.
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) ELISA
Serum
Equine Metabolic Panel
Serum – 1 ml (Insulin) EDTA Plasma – 1.5 mL (Endogenous ACTH)
Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM-1) (IDEXX)
EDTA whole blood - 3 - 7 mL or plucked mane hairs with follicle - 20 hair roots
Equine PPID (Cushing’s) Profile
EDTA plasma - 1.5 mL and serum - 1.5 mL
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (Myelitis) (EPM) IFAT (IDEXX)
Serum
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (Myelitis) (EPM) Western Blot (IDEXX)
Serum and/or CSF
Equine Respiratory Panel PCR
Nasal swab or tracheal wash
Equine Respiratory Panel PCR (STAT)
Nasal swab or tracheal wash