During surgery on a nine-month-old male beagle, the technician notices pale mucous membranes in the animal. Poor tissue perfusion and shock are ruled out. To further investigate the cause of the pale mucous membranes, what test might the veterinarian ask the circulating technician to perform on the patient?
options:
A) Complete blood count
B) Dermal allergy testing
C) Urinalysis
D) Serum biochemistry profile