Diagnostic Services

At our Sarasota veterinary clinic, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic services to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and expert veterinary team provide accurate and timely results, allowing us to quickly diagnose and treat various health conditions.

Advanced Diagnostic Tools:

  • Digital Radiology (X-rays): We use advanced digital radiography to obtain high-resolution images of your pet’s internal structures, helping us diagnose fractures, tumors, and other abnormalities with precision.

  • Radiology Consultations: Expert consultations are available to interpret complex radiographs, ensuring accurate diagnoses.

  • Digital Ultrasound: Our digital ultrasound technology provides detailed images of internal organs, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, and more

Comprehensive In-House Bloodwork:

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC): A vital test to evaluate overall health and detect various disorders.

  • Chemistry Panel: Assesses organ function and identifies metabolic imbalances.

  • Electrolytes: Monitors essential minerals in the blood, crucial for proper bodily functions.

  • Thyroid (T4) Levels: Evaluates thyroid gland function.

  • Ammonia (NH3) Level: Assesses liver function.

  • Lactate: Measures lactic acid levels, indicating tissue oxygenation.

  • Ketones: Checks for ketone bodies, important in managing diabetic pets.

  • Blood Glucose Curves: Essential for monitoring and managing diabetes.

Additional Diagnostic Services:

  • Blood Pressure Monitoring: Critical for detecting hypertension, which can lead to severe health issues.

  • EKG (Electrocardiogram): Assesses heart rhythm and detects cardiac abnormalities.

  • In-House Urinalysis with Sediment: Evaluates urine for signs of infection, kidney disease, and more.

  • Ear Cytology: Diagnoses ear infections and mite infestations.

  • Skin Scrape: Detects parasitic infestations like mites.

  • Tear Production Levels (Schirmer Tear Test): Measures tear production to diagnose dry eye conditions.

  • Corneal Staining: Identifies corneal ulcers and other eye injuries.

  • Intra-Ocular Pressure Check (Tonometry): Detects glaucoma by measuring the pressure inside the eye.

  • Fecal Tests for Parasites: Checks for intestinal parasites to ensure your pet’s digestive health.

Specialized In-House Tests:

  • Parvo

  • Giardia

  • FeLV/FIV

  • proBNP (feline only)

  • Heartworm

  • Lyme

  • Pancreatitis

Specialized External Tests:

For more complex diagnostic needs, we partner with IDEXX Laboratories to provide specialized tests, including biopsies, virus panels, urine cultures, fungal cultures, cortisol level comparison, and many more. Results for these tests typically return within 1-14 days, depending on the specific test.

Trust our dedicated team to provide the highest standard of diagnostic care for your pets. With our advanced technology and expert veterinary staff, we ensure your pet receives the best possible care and treatment.

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Our goal is to work alongside our clients to foster and protect the link between people and animals by offering urgent veterinary care that is kind, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced.

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