Laboratory course to complement lecture course AAS 439. Common veterinary diagnostic laboratory tests are covered, such as fecal flotation, urinalysis, complete blood count and blood chemistry, bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, gram staining, and immunologic testing such as ELISAs. Topics include laboratory safety, identification of internal and external parasites, and blood cells, examination of urine sediment, and principles of sample collection. This lab course is required of Veterinary Technology majors along with AAS 439 lecture.