Diagnostics
Diagnostic testing enables our River Run Animal Hospital team to determine your pet’s health status and diagnose disease. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and expertly trained veterinary professionals ensure fast, accurate results that allow us to provide top-tier care. From wellness screening tests to advanced imaging techniques, our diagnostic capabilities support a range of pet health needs. Since our pets can’t tell us what’s wrong when they feel sick, diagnostics are an important part to find out the cause and how to treat appropriately.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic testing enables our River Run Animal Hospital team to determine your pet’s health status and diagnose disease. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and expertly trained veterinary professionals ensure fast, accurate results that allow us to provide top-tier care. From wellness screening tests to advanced imaging techniques, our diagnostic capabilities support a range of pet health needs. Since our pets can’t tell us what’s wrong when they feel sick, diagnostics are an important part to find out the cause and how to treat appropriately.
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 to a reference laboratory 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. Tests sent to Antech and other respected universities and laboratories for comprehensive blood analysis and histopathology complement our in-house laboratory by providing a more complete picture of your pet’s health. Common tests we send out to reference laboratories include:
- Tumor biopsies
- Hormone testing
- Fungal testing
- Culture and sensitivity testing
- Cancer screening
- Routine wellness checks
- PCR and infectious disease testing
- Urinary stone analysis
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 to a reference laboratory 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. Tests sent to Antech and other respected universities and laboratories for comprehensive blood analysis and histopathology complement our in-house laboratory by providing a more complete picture of your pet’s health. Common tests we send out to reference laboratories include:
- Tumor biopsies
- Hormone testing
- Fungal testing
- Culture and sensitivity testing
- Cancer screening
- Routine wellness checks
- PCR and infectious disease testing
- Urinary stone analysis
Digital Radiographs
Digital Radiographs 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 while reducing the need for retakes and minimizing radiation exposure. Our veterinarians can interpret initial X-ray studies and then send images to a radiology specialist for expert review. Reasons we may take X-rays of your pet include:
- Suspected fracture or soft tissue injury
- Vomiting
- Foreign Body Ingestion
- Abnormal abdominal palpation
- Heart murmur
- Coughing or difficulty breathing
- Urinary tract problems
Digital Radiographs
Digital Radiographs 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 while reducing the need for retakes and minimizing radiation exposure. Our veterinarians can interpret initial X-ray studies and then send images to a radiology specialist for expert review. Reasons we may take X-rays of your pet include:
- Suspected fracture or soft tissue injury
- Vomiting
- Foreign Body Ingestion
- Abnormal abdominal palpation
- Heart murmur
- Coughing or difficulty breathing
- Urinary tract problems
