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In-House Laboratory

In-house laboratory testing is a convenient option that allows our team to diagnose many pet illnesses while you wait. Our laboratory capabilities include essential blood and urine testing, fecal parasite checks, skin and ear cytology testing, and more. Bedside test results enable us to obtain critical health information in minutes, eliminating the time lag associated with sending out tests and allowing us to formulate and begin a treatment plan without delay.

Reference Laboratory

We partner with top-tier reference laboratories for specialized and non-urgent tests. Reference labs provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including blood panels, histopathology, cultures, and more, to help us reach an accurate diagnosis. Common tests we send out to reference laboratories include:

• Routine wellness checks
• Tumor biopsies
• Hormone testing
• Culture and sensitivity testing
• Cancer screening
• PCR and infectious disease testing
• Urinary stone analysis

X-Ray

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for examining your pet's bones, joints, chest, abdomen, bladder, and other internal structures. Our hospital uses digital X-ray technology, which provides instant, high-quality images. Our veterinarians can interpret initial X-ray studies and may send images to a Veterinary Radiologist for expert review.

Reasons we may take X-rays of your pet include:

• Suspected fracture or soft tissue injury
• Vomiting
• Urinary tract problems
• Abnormal abdominal palpation
• Heart murmur
• Coughing or difficulty breathing

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that provides detailed, real-time images of your pet's internal organs without radiation. At Elk Meadow Animal Hospital, we use ultrasound to evaluate abdominal organs, obtain biopsies, collect urine, and monitor hospitalized patients.

Abdominal Ultrasound

An abdominal ultrasound is a complete scan of your pet's internal organs, including the liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, adrenal glands, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines. Non-invasive abdominal ultrasound is essential for diagnosing tumors, evaluating organ size and appearance, and obtaining ultrasound-guided needle aspirate samples. We work with a local Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist to obtain detailed evaluation of all internal organs during an abdominal scan. A report is generated to guide us in developing a treatment plan for your pet's health concerns.

Echocardiography

Echocardiography, or cardiac ultrasound, is a specialized imaging technique used to evaluate the heart's structure and function. Echocardiography services are essential to diagnose and monitor pet heart conditions, including cardiomyopathy, valve disorders, and congenital malformations, and to ensure adequate heart function before anesthesia in pets with a heart murmur.