Diagnostics
Diagnostics
IN-HOUSE DIAGNOSTICS
Blood Tests - Biochemistry (blood chemistry to assess organ function) & Complete Blood Count (assess anemia & inflammatory cells)
Urinalysis & Sedivue - Assessment of urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes & urinary stones or crystals
Cytology - Microscopic assessment of cells for infectious organisms such as bacteria, yeast & mites. Also used to test if an animal is in heat
Digital X-ray - Optional specialty radiology review
Dental X-ray - Determine underlying root health of potentially diseased teeth
Ultrasound - Specialist ultrasound studies, sterile urine collection for culture & quick scans
Tonometry - Test intra-occular pressure
Fluoroscene Staining - Check for corneal ulcers under black light
EXTERNAL LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS
We use both Idexx & Antech laboratories for more complex testing. Some of these tests include the following:
- Specific disease blood panels
- Cytology
- Histopathology
- Fecal assessment for parasites including genetic PCR testing
- Disease titres
- Export titres (Rabies FAVN done through Kansas State University)
- Allergy panels
- Urinalysis & Culture
- Skin Cultures