Veterinary Medical Referral Clinic of Tacoma / Laboratory

Laboratory

Obtaining laboratory samples is large part of internal medicine, necessary to reach a diagnosis. These samples may be blood, cells aspirated from a tumor or organ, or small pieces of tissue to submit for biopsy. Some of these samples can be analyzed by the veterinary technician at our in house lab. Other samples need preparation to be sent to an outside lab.

Tests such as a CBC, Chemistry Profile, Urinalysis, and certain cytology can be performed in house. There are specialized stains and equipment to perform these tests. This technology helps us achieve accurate results in a timely manner. Our technicians are extremely skilled in evaluating normal and abnormal cells found in various medical conditions, such as cancer.