Machine that runs blood samples that measure routine blood chemistries and electrolytes

Blood film placed on a slide that is used to look at the morphology of blood cells

Long thin plastic strip separated by individual square pads containing a chemically treated paper

Urine sample collected as the animal is urinating

procedure done by examining the body of a deceased animal to determine to the cause of death

glass container that holds chemicals for use in staining slide samples

Liquid portion of the whole blood sample

Process of pouring the urine out of the tube and allowing only the sediment on the bottom to remain in a tube

Blood sample placed in a lavender top tube to prevent clotting of the sample

a serologic test

Surgical puncture into the bladder using a needle to collect a urine sample

A long, thin rubber or plastic sterile tube inserted into the bladder through the external urinary opening to collect a urine sample

long, thin plastic strip separated by individual square pads containing a chemically treated paper

oblong bacteria shape

the weight of liquid

Veterinary tool used to spin lab samples at a high rate of speed and force used to separate or concentrate materials suspended in a liquid form

The action of blood draining into the tube through gravity

Individual blood test

wheels in a centrifuge that spin at a variety of speed at a variety of speeds depending on the sample type

laboratory samples analyzed within the veterinary facility

Glass or plastic tube that holds samples within a centrifuge

Round bacteria shape

Used to diagnose internal parasites and the presence of blood within the stool sample

Preparation by placing a small amount of the fecal sample onto a microscope slide

visible observation of the feces