In-Clinic Diagnostics
Escatawpa Animal Clinic’s in-house diagnostics laboratory and digital radiography capabilities provide pet owners with an efficient diagnosing process for their pets. We can process many test results on site, typically within an hour. This is especially beneficial for critical illness and injury cases that need prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Our in-house diagnostic capabilities enable us to perform a variety of tests that help identify your pet’s condition quickly and accurately. Some of the tests that we conduct include blood chemistry panels, complete blood counts, electrolytes, urinalysis, heartworm and feline leukemia/immune deficiency viral tests, fecal flotations, pancreatitis screening, and parvovirus testing, as well as digital x-rays.
For less routine and/or more comprehensive lab tests we use IDEXX, and Avid commercial labs, also Alabama, Mississippi and Texas state labs.
Some health conditions may not be obvious during an external examination. For this reason, we recommend blood work at your pet’s annual check-up to provide a consistent record of your pet’s health history. Should any significant changes show up in the test results, we would be able to identify potential health issues before they become a major issue. We also conduct blood work screenings for pets who are scheduled for surgery to ensure there are no underlying issues that may result in complications.