In-House Lab Work for Pets in Stillwater, MN

Fast, Accurate Answers When Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Their Best

When your pet is sick, time matters. At Home Animal Clinic’s in-house diagnostic lab allows us to get critical information fast so we can begin treatment without delay. Because pets can’t tell us what’s wrong, lab testing is often one of the most important tools we have in identifying illness, guiding treatment, and ensuring the best possible outcome.

Our advanced, on-site lab provides immediate access to bloodwork, urinalysis, parasite screening, and infection detection. Overall, this means quicker answers, less stress, and faster relief for your pet. If your pet has been acting off or is simply due for health screening tests, call us at (651) 351-7387 or book an appointment online.

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Comprehensive Diagnostic Tests for Cats & Dogs

Our well-equipped laboratory gives us the ability to analyze your pet’s samples quickly and accurately, so we can make timely decisions that support their health and recovery. When your dog or cat is sick, fast answers can lead to faster relief, which is why we’ve invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic tools.

Here’s what we can test for in our in-house lab:

Complete Blood Count (CBC):

This test measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in your pet’s blood, helping us detect infections, inflammation, anemia, clotting issues, and even some cancers.

Blood Chemistry Panel:

A blood chemistry profile evaluates how your pet’s organs are functioning, including the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and electrolyte balance. It’s commonly used to diagnose or monitor conditions like kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, and dehydration.

Urinalysis:

By analyzing a urine sample, we can detect urinary tract infections, bladder stones, diabetes, kidney problems, and signs of dehydration.

Infectious Disease Screening:

We offer rapid, in-clinic testing for several serious and potentially life-threatening infections, like heartworm disease, tick-borne illnesses, feline leukemia virus (FeLV), and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).

Cytology:

Cytology involves examining cells collected from the skin, ears, lumps, or bodily fluids under a microscope. This test helps us diagnose skin infections, ear infections, allergies, abscesses, and the nature of masses (whether benign or malignant).

Fecal Examination:

A microscopic evaluation of your pet’s stool can reveal the presence of intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and Coccidia.

Answers You Can Trust. Care You Can Count On.

When your pet isn’t feeling well, you need answers fast, and you deserve a veterinary team that knows how to find them. Our Stillwater animal hospital combines in-house diagnostics with personalized care to help your pet get back to feeling like themselves as quickly and comfortably as possible.

Let’s get to the bottom of what’s going on. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

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