FIP is notoriously difficult to diagnose through
standard laboratory blood tests, and many veterinarians simply do not bother with them.
Not exact matches
The gold
standard for measuring adrenal hormones is a
blood draw (i.e., sticking a needle in a vein to draw
blood) and then run a serum
test in a
laboratory.
Our
laboratory testing can detect pre-diabetes 20 years earlier than the
standard blood test, thus we can prevent diabetes.
Our
laboratory testing can detect pre-diabetes 20 years earlier than the
standard blood tests.This is a condition where the cells become resistant to the hormone insulin.
In - house
laboratory tests include:
standard blood chemistries, red and white
blood cell counts, parvo virus, heartworm infection, giardia, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus.
Your veterinarian will perform a complete physical exam and then, if needed,
standard laboratory tests such as a
blood count and
blood profile, urinalysis and electrolyte
tests to screen for other diseases.
• Skilled in verifying patient information and handling
testing and sample collection activities accordingly • Committed to maintain specimen integrity by using dedicated aseptic techniques • Proficient in observing specimen isolation procedures and collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate collection times • Demonstrated expertise in performing bleeding - times by following exceptionally well - placed
laboratory procedures • Focused on maintaining quality results by following dedicated department procedures and
testing schedules • Proficient in resolving unusual
test orders by liaising with physicians, pathologists and nursing stations • Hands - on experience in using a variety of needles and procedures to draw
blood, depending on the quantity of
blood required for sampling • Excellent skills in completing specimen data and recording it succinctly into
laboratory databases • Adept at disposing of
laboratory waste and contaminated sharps in accordance to applicable laws,
standards and procedures • Competent at using vacuum tubes, syringes and butterfly venipuncture methods
• Skilled in drawing
blood under special circumstances such as venous complications, having received training in complex
blood drawing techniques • Adept at cleaning and sterilizing lab equipment and working area in accordance to department
standards and quality control requirements • Experienced in performing patient phlebotomy at different locations, maintaining aseptic techniques during specimen collection, immediate labeling of specimen, and prompt disposal of needles / supplies in appropriate containers • Hands - on experience in preparing specimens for
testing / shipping in accordance with hospital policy • Proficient at checking package integrity and expiration dates for sterilized supplies • Adept at maintaining lab records which include conducting and reporting lab
tests and ordering documentation • Qualified to perform preventative and consistent maintenance of department equipment • Demonstrated expertise in using specialized equipment in accordance Lab
Standard operating Procedures • Skilled at preparing Reagents and Solutions accurately and when required by Lab Authorities • Documented success in completing inventories, entering supplies / specimens and quantity information on time and with 100 % accuracy • Focused on ensuring all
testing processes are in sync with preset
laboratory protocols
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SHARP HEALTHCARE, Livermore Falls, ME (6/2010 to Present) Biology Lab Assistant • Prepare specimens for
laboratory experiments by following appropriate
standards and procedures • Set up, adjust, calibrate and maintain
laboratory and field equipment • Troubleshoot
laboratory equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order when needed during experiments • Prepare specimens that need to be used in experiments in accordance to specific instructions provided • Analyze experimental data and ensure that interpreted results are properly documented and reported • Assist in conducting research and collecting information and samples such as soil, water, plants, animals and
blood • Measure and weigh compounds and other materials to be used for
testing purposes • Monitor all
laboratory work to ensure that it complies with set
laboratory standards • Provide technical support to scientists and monitor and observe experiments to increase informational database • Feed and look after livestock and
laboratory animals • Provide support to operational programs such as fish hatcheries and greenhouses