https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/29479/hypophosphataemia-in-a-7-year-old-airdale A year ago I saw an airdale terrier who presented recumbant, mild head tilt, shaking salivating and when i managed to stand up, extremely ataxic. I wasnt convinced about a nystagmus which was the only thing that didn&#39;t fit with a IVS. I took bloods anden-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/226559?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:42:26 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:b0015ef4-d0ce-419c-ad26-a9d257552f48Anthony Dennison<p>Best way to check would be a parathyroid panel from Nationwide Labs - quite specific sampling and collection protocols to follow including having to freeze the serum etc. Does require forward planning as they send out a special icebox to transport the sample, the tubes need chilling prior to blood collection then spinning down and plasma/serum separating off and freezing before sending frozen. They only run the assays on a Wednesday too so can take a bit of time for results to be back depending on when you send them.</p> <p>In the past we&#39;ve ordered the kit the week before, had the pack in the freezer over the weekend, taken bloods on Monday, span down, frozen, then sent off next day delivery on Tuesday.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>