In the majority of cases, exploratory surgery is required to obtain the appropriate diagnostic samples. (brittonroadveterinaryclinic.com)
Read this article for tips on how to obtain and analyze diagnostic samples. (todaysveterinarynurse.com)
Anesthesia and sedation are used in a variety of situations in veterinary practice including diagnostic sample collection (X-rays, blood work, urine, biopsies), examination (calming difficult to handle or painful animals, thorough examination of the oral cavity), and surgical procedures. (vin.com)