THE USE OF LABORATORY TESTS IN EQUINE PRACTICE

The use of laboratory tests has become commonplace and a necessity in progressive clinical veterinary practice. The information gained from selecting appropriate laboratory tests is invaluable in making an accurate diagnosis, establishing a prognosis, and monitoring response to therapy. Acquisition of reliable laboratory results depends on a thorough understanding of those factors that may affect laboratory data other than the disease process being investigated. The proper use of laboratory tests gives the clinician an added dimension to clinical practice that is both informative and intellectually rewarding.