In House Diagnostic Laboratory Bringing your pet in for their annual check-up is the first step towards helping them live a longer, happier, healthier life.
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---Diagnostics can detect early signs of hidden illnesses in pets who otherwise may appear healthy ---
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Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Serum Chemistry Panel
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Urinalysis
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Culture and Sensitivity
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Microscopic examination
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Fecal Testing |
External Laboratory Services |
Just a small, fresh stool sample can be tested for parasites such as giardia, round worms, and other intestinal parasites. Treatment of these parasites is very important as many are zoonotic (passed from pet to people). A small fecal sample can also detect a deadly and highly contagious virus, parvovirus. If your dog contracts parvovirus they will need intensive care in isolation. Fortunately, this virus is preventable with proper vaccination. |
There are specific diagnostic testing that must be performed at an external laboratory. We refer our samples to several laboratories off island when necessary. The samples are specially packaged and couriered to the appropriate facility and test results are then returned to our veterinary hospital for review and consultation with our clients.
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