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At Clarksburg Animal Hospital, we offer both in-house and external laboratory services. In house, we offer the following tests (please mouse over the test for more information):
- 4Dx Test
- Feline Triple Test
- Giardia ELISA
- PCV/TS
- CBC with partial differential
- Full Urinalysis
- Ear and Skin Cytology
- Cytology of growths by fine needle aspirate
- Blood Glucose
- Vaginal Smears
We utilize Reference Labs for all of our other laboratory work. Some of the other lab tests we offer are listed below. Many more tests are available to assist us in diagnosing and monitoring most conditions.
- Full Blood Chemistry
- CBC with Complete Differential
- Lyme Quantitative C6
- Cultures for bacteria and antibiotic sensitivity
- Canine Thyroid testing at Michigan State Vet School
- Biopsies and Cytologies
- Fecal Flotation by Centrifugation
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This single blood test allows us to screen your dog for Heartworm, Lyme Disease, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasmosis. Test results are available within 10 minutes.
This combination blood test screens your cat for Feline Leukemia (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), and Heartworm.
This fecal test detects the presence of Giardia in your pet. It is a very sensitive DNA test for cats and dogs.
The Packed Cell Volume (PCV)/Total Solids (TS) test is a quick test requiring only a few drops of blood. It measures the percent of red blood cells and blood protien in your pet's body. It can be used to diagnose if your pet is anemic (PCV too low) or dehydrated (PCV too high) and monitor many other conditions.
The Complete Blood Count (CBC) with partial differential is a test that tells us about your pet's blood cells. Speficically, we'll use this test to determine if your pet's red cells, white cells, and/or platelets are outside of the normal range. The partial differential indicates that the white blood cells are only grouped into two categories.
A full urinalysis evaluates urine concentration and chemistry and the urine sediment to look for cells, crystals, and bacteria.
Cells from the ear (obtained with a swab) or skin (lifted from the skin with scotch tape) are evaluated microscopically for the presence of yeast and bacteria.
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a very useful tool for the collection of cells from growths. It allows us to categorize the type of growth. Some types of growths require surgical removal and biopsy. Some are benign and do not have to be removed.
Blood Glucose levels are used both to diagnose diabetes and monitor an existing diabetic animal.
Vaginal smears are done during a heat to determine your female dog's readiness for breeding.