Comprehensive Diagnostic Services for Your Pet
Laboratory testing is a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine, just as it is in human medicine. We offer a wide variety of laboratory services through IDEXX Laboratories, as well as various specialized reference laboratories across the country.
We are equipped with a wide range of on-site laboratory equipment which enables us to get rapid results on certain diagnostic testing by running tests in-house. We also utilize a variety of outside reference laboratories for more comprehensive diagnostic tests and screenings.
Our team will often recommend blood work (BW) for your pet to assess their overall health, detect hidden illnesses, or monitor ongoing medical conditions. Some of the most common reasons for recommending diagnostic BW are:
- Routine Wellness Check-Up
- Even if your pet seems healthy, blood tests help catch early signs of disease.
- Establishes baseline values for future comparisons.
- Pre-Surgical Screening
- Ensures your pet is healthy enough for anesthesia and surgery.
- Checks for liver and kidney function, which are essential for processing anesthesia.
- Monitoring Chronic Conditions
- If your pet has diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, or thyroid issues, regular BW helps track progression and treatment effectiveness.
- Identifying Hidden Illnesses
- Pets often hide symptoms of disease. Blood work can reveal infections, anemia, organ dysfunction, or metabolic disorders before symptoms appear.
- Checking for Infections or Inflammation
- A Complete Blood Count (CBC) can show if your pet has an infection, inflammation, or immune system issues.
- Evaluating Organ Function
- A Blood Chemistry Panel assesses liver, kidney, pancreas, and electrolyte levels.
- Medication Safety Monitoring
- If your pet is on long-term medication (e.g., for arthritis, seizures, or heart disease), BW ensures the drugs aren’t harming the liver or kidneys.
Some common laboratory services include:
Blood Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses red and white blood cells, platelets, and overall blood health.
- Blood Chemistry Panel: Evaluates organ function (liver, kidneys, pancreas), electrolytes, and glucose levels.
- Thyroid Function Tests: Checks for hypothyroidism (dogs) or hyperthyroidism (cats).
- Blood Clotting Tests: Diagnoses clotting disorders like hemophilia.
Urinalysis
- Detects infections, kidney disease, diabetes, and urinary tract problems.
Fecal Tests
- Identifies parasitic worms (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and flea tapeworms) and parasitic protozoa (Giardia, coccidia, Cystoisospora, Cryptosporidium, and more).
- Checks for bacterial imbalances.
- Our standard fecal screening test antigen testing to detect intestinal parasite infections earlier and more accurately than traditional fecal ova and parasite testing.
Microbiology & Culture Tests
- Identifies bacterial, fungal, or viral infections.
- Determines antibiotic sensitivity.
Cytology & Pathology
- Examines skin scrapings, lumps, and fine needle aspirates to diagnose infections, tumors, or allergies.
Serology & Immunology
- Detects infectious diseases like FeLV (cats), FIV (cats), parvovirus (dogs).
- Our standard screening test for heartworm infection and other tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma
Endocrinology
- Diagnoses hormonal disorders like diabetes, Cushing’s disease, or Addison’s disease.
Genetic Testing
- Screens for inherited conditions and breed-related diseases.