Coggins Test
Checks for anemia and EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) antibodies in a horse’s blood.
Major Crossmatch
Donor RBC, Recipient Plasma
Minor Crossmach
Donor Plasma, Recipient RBC
Coomb’s Test
Used to evaluate IMHA, Detects presence of immunoglobulins against pt’s RBC
Wright’s Stain
Used to stain blood smears when doing a differential.
Gram Stain
Used to differentiate bacteria
New Methylene Blue
The stain to enhance visualization of reticulocytes.
Alpha Blood Agar
Green. Partial Hemolysis
Beta Blood Agar
Yellow/Clear. Complete Hemoylsis
Gamma Blood Agar
Red. No Hemoylsis
FIV Elisa Snap
Tests for antibodies
FELV ELISA Snap
Tests for antigen