Although most blood work is sent to large laboratories in the Toronto area, the hospital does have the capability of running blood tests should results be necessary quickly.  Technicians routinely run pre-anesthetic blood screens and analyze urine and stool samples to assist veterinarians in diagnosing various medical conditions.
	Microscopes are used to visualize cells and organisms, such as bacteria and mites, too small to see with the naked eye.  Once identified,   medical treatment can be tailored to target the organism involved.