Detection of infectious agents (i.e. Hepatozoon spp., bacteria, spirochetes) and neoplastic cells (i.e. mast cells) by microscopic evaluation of the buffy coat.
Detection of IgG, IgM or C3 on erythrocytes via direct antiglobulin test (direct Coombs test); measurement of WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, reticulocytes, PLT, PCT, MPV; and microscopic blood smear review for WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasites. A positive Coombs can support the diagnosis of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) when compatible…
Measurement of packed cell volume (PCV).
Gross examination, specific gravity, biochemical analysis with confirmatory testing, and microscopic analysis of urine sample to complete a full urinalysis.
Microscopic identification of urinary crystals.
Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam.
Microscopic WBC differential, cellular morphology, and hemoparasite exam.
Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist.
Cytologic evaluation of body fluid samples. Includes gross examination, total protein concentration, cell counts (where indicated and with EDTA and non-flocculent samples), preparation of direct, concentrated and cytocentrifuge slides (where indicated), and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist.
Detection of fecal occult blood by the stool Guaiac test.