We strive to provide expedited and accurate identification of microorganisms in clinical samples.

California Microbiological Reference Laboratory, established in 1965, is a privately owned veterinary service laboratory and a trusted partner in veterinary services.

We approach every sample with a thorough understanding of microorganism identification by considering portal of entry, quantity, relationships with host and other organisms, as well as the environment. We monitor developing antibiotic resistances, and performance of antibiotic susceptibility reagents, in the veterinary microbial population. 

We strive to provide timely results which assist in the treatment of the patient, and work with our clients to provide a customized service, that caters to their specific antibiotic usage. 

The attitude that infections are caused by a small number of defined pathogenic organisms should be disregarded.

The definition of pathogenicity must be expanded to include microorganisms which are potential opportunistic agents. Bacteria are able to compete with the hosts’ metabolism by avoiding its immune defense systems. They may create a biofilm with colonial resistances, thus effecting manifestations in compromised animals.

The symbiotic relationship of the complete flora in a clinical sample together with the other microorganisms and parasites, should be regarded as significant.