Laboratory procedures are an important part of most veterinary practices, both diagnostically and financially. This text covers the broad spectrum of laboratory competencies that technicians need to effectively perform in the practice setting.

The veterinary practice laboratory -- Hematology -- Blood chemistry -- Diagnostic microbiology -- Urinalysis -- Internal parasites -- External parasites -- Function tests -- Immunology and serology -- Necropsy -- Cytologic examination -- Miscellaneous laboratory techniques.