Haematology
EDTA Samples only The laboratory uses the Nihon kohden haematology analyser, the is used to measure the white & red blood cell values, the haemaglobin content and other constituents of the blood cells. We also run a manual differential to examine the morphology and physiology of the patient blood. This allows us to detect any [...]
Clinical Chemistry
(Serum or Lithium Heparin) The laboratory uses the Boeki Prestige 24i automated wet chemistry analyzer. This provides us with fast reliable results on a large range of reagents. We run daily controls to ensure to ensure reliability and are part of a quality assurance scheme. We offer a selection of in house profiles but can [...]
Cytology
Cytospin or EDTA & Plain tube if culture required We Run a full cytological examination on submitted clinical samples ranging from synovial and peritoneal fluids to tracheal washes and BAL’s. We have a range of specialised techniques that are used to prepare and study these samples. We also examine mare cervical smears for neutrophilic evidence. [...]
Microbiology & Dermatology
Aimes charcoal transport medium – ACTM We offer isolation and identification of pathogenic micro-organisms and the testing of their susceptibility to specific antibiotics. We are a noninated laboratory on the 2012 HBLB CEMO scheme which allows us to test for Taylorella equigenitalis, Pseudomonas aeruginos and Klebsiella pneumoniae ( all submitted samples must arrive at the [...]
Faecal Testing
Please submit double bagged samples sealed in an airtight container. If unable to get to the laboratory on the same day, please refrigerate over night We are currently running a B&W annual worming scheme. This involves creating a specialist plan for individual clients taking into account the factors that determine the risk category their horse [...]
