Diagnostic Tests & Laboratory Panels

A real-time, non-invasive imaging modality using high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal soft tissue organ architecture and fluid.

An endocrine blood test that evaluates adrenal gland reserve capacity by measuring blood cortisol before and after injecting synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone.

A liver enzyme found inside liver cells that leaks into the bloodstream when hepatocytes are damaged or inflamed.

An inducible enzyme found on the biliary membranes of the liver, bone cells, and (in dogs) induced by steroid hormones.

A metabolic waste product of dietary protein digestion and liver metabolism, excreted primarily by the kidneys.

A core laboratory panel that quantifies and evaluates the three primary cellular components of blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

An advanced cross-sectional imaging technique that uses rotating X-rays and computer processing to create detailed three-dimensional volumetric images.

A waste byproduct of normal muscle breakdown excreted exclusively by the kidneys; the primary blood biomarker for renal filtration and IRIS staging.

A non-invasive ultrasound examination of the heart that evaluates cardiac chamber dimensions, muscle thickness, valve function, and blood flow velocity.

A microscopic parasitological test utilizing high-density flotation solutions and centrifugal force to concentrate and identify intestinal parasite eggs and cysts.

An in-clinic ELISA blood test that simultaneously screens cats for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus antibodies and Feline Leukemia Virus antigens.

An ophthalmic diagnostic test utilizing water-soluble orange-fluorescent dye to detect corneal epithelial defects, ulcers, and nasolacrimal drainage.

An in-clinic ELISA or lateral-flow immunoassay detecting uterine glycoprotein antigens secreted by mature adult female Dirofilaria immitis heartworms.

The percentage of whole blood volume made up of red blood cells, providing the primary measure of anemia and hydration status.

An 8-hour dynamic endocrine test that screens for Cushing’s disease and differentiates pituitary-dependent from adrenal-dependent forms.

A premier diagnostic imaging modality utilizing powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to generate exquisite soft-tissue contrast of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

A quantitative count of circulating thrombocyte cell fragments essential for primary blood clotting and plugging vascular leaks.

A non-invasive diagnostic imaging modality using ionizing radiation to produce two-dimensional shadow projections of internal bones, lungs, and organs.

A dynamic paired liver function test measuring serum bile acid concentrations before and 2 hours after a meal to evaluate hepatic vascular and parenchymal integrity.

A panel of blood biochemical tests that evaluates organ function, electrolytes, blood sugar, and metabolic status.

A quantitative serum blood test measuring glycated serum protein to evaluate average blood glucose concentrations over the preceding 2 to 3 weeks.

A highly sensitive and specific immunoassay measuring canine pancreatic-specific lipase to diagnose or rule out acute pancreatitis.

A sensitive renal biomarker produced by cellular metabolism and excreted by the kidneys, detecting kidney function loss earlier than traditional creatinine.

An ophthalmic diagnostic procedure measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) to screen for glaucoma and uveitis.

A quantitative serum immunoassay measuring the total concentration of circulating thyroxine (protein-bound and free T4).

A quantitative laboratory test measuring the ratio of protein to creatinine in urine to diagnose and quantify renal glomerular protein loss.

A physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine to evaluate kidney function and the lower urinary tract.