Laboratory Testing

Collecting samples from patients and running laboratory tests are often essential in reaching an accurate diagnosis. From these results effective patient care and treatment plans can be developed by the veterinary team. 

Registered veterinary nurses are trained to ensure samples are collected and handled accurately to ensure the results obtained are reliable. Being able to run laboratory tests "in house" aids a faster diagnosis, which can be vital when treating critically ill animals. 

This section reviews some of the widely performed laboratory tests. It also highlights common errors or misconceptions and how to avoid them.