Diagnostyka laboratoryjna w toksykologii weterynaryjnej

The aim of this article was to present laboratory methods used in veterinary toxicology together with the choice of material or specimen for analysis, securing the sample and procedure of preparing this chosen material for sending to laboratory with covered letter. Poisoned animals are an important group of veterinary patients. Finding of the cause of poisoning, gives not only an opportunity to apply targeted treatment. It significantly helps to prevent similar poisoning in the future, gives a confirmed diagnosis to the owner and becomes one more important clinical experience to veterinarian. Laboratory result may serve as an evidence in the court in a poisoning case also. Every step of choosing the material for analysis, then securing the sample, and preparing it for transportation, with properly constructed cover letter, to appropriate, preferably authorized laboratory, is extremely important to the reliable result of investigation.