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Laboratory/Microscope
Our hospital is equipped with a complete, diagnostic laboratory that allows us to measure several
laboratory values, with results often available in a few minutes. Tests that cannot be performed at the
hospital are sent out to veterinary diagnostic laboratories throughout the country.
By performing some basic blood tests, our veterinarian's can gather information concerning the health and
well being of your pet. Two common blood tests performed are the complete blood count and the blood
chemistry panel.
The complete blood count consists of several tests that evaluate the number and type of blood cells in the
circulation. The blood chemistry panel surveys many of the organ systems of the body (most common are
kidney function and liver function) and provides information on how they are functioning.
Heartworm testing, complete blood count, blood chemistry panel, urinalysis and fecal examinations are
many of the common laboratory tests. Below are short descriptions of some the tests.
laboratory values, with results often available in a few minutes. Tests that cannot be performed at the
hospital are sent out to veterinary diagnostic laboratories throughout the country.
By performing some basic blood tests, our veterinarian's can gather information concerning the health and
well being of your pet. Two common blood tests performed are the complete blood count and the blood
chemistry panel.
The complete blood count consists of several tests that evaluate the number and type of blood cells in the
circulation. The blood chemistry panel surveys many of the organ systems of the body (most common are
kidney function and liver function) and provides information on how they are functioning.
Heartworm testing, complete blood count, blood chemistry panel, urinalysis and fecal examinations are
many of the common laboratory tests. Below are short descriptions of some the tests.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a
sample of blood. The numbers of each type of cell provides information to help
diagnose anemia, infections and leukemia. If your pet is undergoing treatment
for a condition, a complete blood count can help us monitor how your pet is
responding to the treatment.
CBC measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a
sample of blood. The numbers of each type of cell provides information to help
diagnose anemia, infections and leukemia. If your pet is undergoing treatment
for a condition, a complete blood count can help us monitor how your pet is
responding to the treatment.
Blood Chemistry Panel
While most of our blood chemistry panels are sent to a diagnostic laboratory, we
have the capability to perform them at our hospital if we need the results sooner.
A blood chemistry panel measures electrolytes, enzymes, and chemical elements
of your pet's blood. Included in a Chem Panel are important components such as
calcium and These measurements help us determine how your pet's organs, such
as kidneys, pancreas, and liver, are functioning. Blood chemistry panels help
diagnose and treat illness, as well as monitor your pet's response to treatment. A
blood chemistry panel is recommended to screen for potential problems and risks
before anesthesia is administered.
While most of our blood chemistry panels are sent to a diagnostic laboratory, we
have the capability to perform them at our hospital if we need the results sooner.
A blood chemistry panel measures electrolytes, enzymes, and chemical elements
of your pet's blood. Included in a Chem Panel are important components such as
calcium and These measurements help us determine how your pet's organs, such
as kidneys, pancreas, and liver, are functioning. Blood chemistry panels help
diagnose and treat illness, as well as monitor your pet's response to treatment. A
blood chemistry panel is recommended to screen for potential problems and risks
before anesthesia is administered.
Urinalysis
Laboratory testing of your pet's urine can help detect the presence of specific
substances that normally do not appear in urine, including protein, sugar, white
blood cells or blood. Measuring the dilution or concentration of urine can also help
us diagnose illness. Urinalysis can be helpful in diagnosing urinary tract infections,
diabetes, dehydration, kidney problems and other medical conditions.
Laboratory testing of your pet's urine can help detect the presence of specific
substances that normally do not appear in urine, including protein, sugar, white
blood cells or blood. Measuring the dilution or concentration of urine can also help
us diagnose illness. Urinalysis can be helpful in diagnosing urinary tract infections,
diabetes, dehydration, kidney problems and other medical conditions.
There are various reasons why we will do a fecal examination. Fecal examinations will allow us to look under the microscope for
diseases, including difficulties in digestion, internal bleeding and pancreas disorders.
Most importantly, fecal examinations confirm the presence of internal parasites, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm,
tapeworm and giardia. A fecal examination should be done annually as a part of the well pet exam. The fecal examination is done
at a veterinary laboratory and results are returned usually within 24 hours.
diseases, including difficulties in digestion, internal bleeding and pancreas disorders.
Most importantly, fecal examinations confirm the presence of internal parasites, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm,
tapeworm and giardia. A fecal examination should be done annually as a part of the well pet exam. The fecal examination is done
at a veterinary laboratory and results are returned usually within 24 hours.
