When your pet isn’t feeling well, you want answers fast—and so do we. At Winslow Park Animal Hospital, our modern in-house laboratory allows us to perform comprehensive diagnostic testing and deliver results in minutes rather than days. This means quicker diagnoses, faster treatment, and better outcomes for your pet. Our in-house capabilities also save you time and money by eliminating the need to wait for external lab results.
In-House Testing Capabilities
Our laboratory can perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, including:
- Chemistry panels to evaluate organ function
- Complete blood counts (CBC) to assess overall health
- Heartworm testing
- FeLV/FIV testing for cats
- Parvovirus testing
- Urinalysis
- Cytology
- Skin scrapings for dermatology cases
- Glucose monitoring for diabetic pets
For highly specialized testing, we partner with trusted external laboratories and receive results promptly.
Diagnostics Aren’t Just for Sick Pets
While laboratory testing is crucial when pets are ill, diagnostics also play an essential role in preventive care. Routine bloodwork is often recommended annually as part of your pet’s wellness exam, especially for senior pets. These tests can uncover early or hidden diseases in seemingly healthy patients, allowing us to address problems before they become clinically significant. Early detection is not only easier on your pet but also less expensive and provides the best possible outcomes.
Establishing baseline bloodwork when your pet is healthy creates an essential reference point in their medical history. If abnormalities appear in future tests, we can compare them to your pet’s normal values for more accurate interpretation.
Pre-Anesthetic Testing
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is a critical component of any surgical procedure. These tests evaluate the liver and kidneys—organs responsible for metabolizing anesthetics. If we detect abnormal results, we can adjust medication types and dosages and tailor intravenous fluid protocols to ensure maximum safety during anesthesia. In some cases, pre-anesthetic bloodwork alerts us to conditions that require treatment before a pet can be safely anesthetized.
Fast Results, Better Care
Our in-house laboratory enables us to make informed decisions about your pet’s care without delay. Whether we’re diagnosing an illness, monitoring a chronic condition, or ensuring your pet is healthy for an upcoming procedure, having immediate access to diagnostic results means better, faster veterinary care.
If you have questions about our laboratory services or would like to schedule testing for your pet at our Westport, CT veterinary hospital, call us at (203) 226-5555.