How Should I Diagnose Hypothyroidism in Dogs ?
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We are already into the fall season with winter rapidly approaching. As always, we have many changes to report at the Diagnostic Laboratory. We ended our 1998-1999 fiscal year with a 23 percent increase in accessions compared to the previous year. We are constantly working on improving our diagnostic testing ability, frequently by using molecular techniques. Some of these new advances are detailed in this issue of LabLines. We remain committed to providing you with efficient, accurate, and timely results.
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