Becoming an expert on every aspect of the veterinary clinic is difficult, and taking the time to learn how to properly manage the laboratory in a fast-paced environment may be a low priority. However, learning to maximize the effectiveness of the veterinary laboratory can benefit a practice in many ways. Honed laboratory skills can lead to reliable patient results and the ability to track disease more accurately.1-4 In addition, a well-managed laboratory has fewer instrument malfunctions, and when equipment problems do arise, troubleshooting is easier. As the focus of veterinary practice has changed over the years, the in-house laboratory has become a reliable profit center.
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