Medical Diagnostics

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  COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT (CBC)   

• A census of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
• Gives insight into anemia, infection, inflammation, and clotting disorders

BLOOD CHEMISTRY (SMAC)  

• Measures liver enzymes, kidney markers, electrolytes
• Gives insight into organ damage and function and electrolyte imbalances

THYROID PANEL (T4) 

• Measures the amount of total thyroid hormone circulating in the blood
• Can be used to diagnose hypothyroid or hyper thyroid diseases

PHENOBARBITAL LEVEL   

• For dogs that are on phenobarbital for epilepsy, measures the amount of the drug in the blood
• Allows for monitoring of blood levels of phenobarbital for appropriate dosing

  TUMOR CYTOLOGY   

• Evaluating cell types and characteristics can give insight into the aggressiveness of tumors

EAR CYTOLOGY   

• Identifying bacteria and yeast will allow us to choose the most appropriate medication for treatment of ear infections

URINALYSIS   

• Chemical Analysis for pH, concentration, protein, glucose, red and white blood cells, and more
• Microscope evaluation of urine for bacteria, white and red blood cells, and more
• Evaluates for urinary tract infection and gives insight into kidney disease and other urinary issues

HEARTWORM SNAP   

• Tests the blood for antigens of adult heartworms

TICK-BORNE DISEASE SNAP 

• Tests for antibodies to Ehrlichia, Lyme Disease, and Anaplasmosis 

PARVO SNAP  & GIARDIA SNAP 

• Tests for antigens of parvovirus/giardia

  1 VIEW & INTERPRETATION   

• Includes 1 radiograph view; most cases require 2 views (doctor's discretion)

2 VIEWS & INTERPRETATION   

• Includes 2 radiograph views; most commonly required  (doctor's discretion)
• May be 2 angles of the same location or same angle of 2 locations

ADDITIONAL VIEWS   

• Utilized when additional angles are needed or multiple locations need evaluated

 GI CONTRAST STUDY 

• A contrast agent is given orally to highlight the gastrointestinal tract through radiographs
• Utilized to help diagnose motility disorders, foreign bodies, and GI obstructions

CONTRAST CYSTOGRAM 

• A contrast agent is infused into the urinary bladder through a catheter
• Allows for evaluation of the bladder lining and can help diagnose bladder disorders