Procedure for Making Blood Smears
Clinical Pathology Protocol Manual December 2019
FDP Testing - Discontinued
Effective Immediately, the PDS Clinical Pathology Laboratory will no longer be testing FDP (Fibrin Degradation Products).
The D-Dimer test is replacing the FDP testing; this quantitative immunoturbidometric assay is performed at the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center (Ithaca, NY).
For D-Dimer testing, you will need to submit 0.5 mL separated citrate plasma in a plastic, non-additive tube, freezing sample immediately after plasma is separated. Refer to the PDS Fee Guide for the most recent prices and information for submissions and testing.
For further information please contact Shelley Eggum, Clinical Pathology Area Supervisor, phone: 306-966-2854 or email: shelley.eggum@pds.usask.ca