Laboratory Services

(1) The facilities shall have the capability for use of either in-house or consultant laboratory service for blood chemistry, cultures and antibiotic sensitivity testing, complete blood counts, histopathological examinations and necropsies. The in-house laboratory facility shall meet the following minimum standards: (a) The laboratory room shall be clean and orderly with provision made for ample storage; (b) Adequate refrigeration shall be provided; (c) All facilities must have a minimum, in-house capability of the conduct of: 1. Urine tests, 2. Micro-hematocrit determination, 3. Flotation tests for ova of internal parasites, 4. Skin scraping for external parasite diagnosis, and 5. Exams for diagnosing heartworm disease.