title: Clinical technique: techniques in the practice diagnostic laboratory: a review.
abstract: The need to rapidly diagnose disease in avian/exotic animal patients has led to the increased use of on-site diagnostic testing by veterinarians treating these animals. This article explores the use of on-site veterinary diagnostic testing: advantages and disadvantages of such testing; tests that are performed; type of equipment available; and the need for quality control.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Centre, School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Building 8156, Gatton, Queensland 4343, Australia. Electronic address: r.doneley@uq.edu.au.
authors.forename: Bob
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Doneley
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000818:Animals; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Biochemistry; Culture; Cytology; Fecal; Hematology; Laboratory