Meridian Animal Hospital offers several in-clinic diagnostic tools to assist with detecting, diagnosing, and most importantly to help prevent illnesses for pets. Routine diagnostics allow your veterinarian to have a comprehensive for evaluating your pets’ overall health. Regular laboratory tests are a beneficial way to get a good picture of a pets’ general health.
Meridian Animal Hospital is able to perform several laboratory diagnostics during your pets visit with the veterinarian. These tests include:
Blood Panels
- Complete Blood Counts – Evaluation of Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets
- Chemistry Screenings – Evaluates organ functions
- Pre-anesthetic Screenings – Prior to surgical and Dental Procedures
- Annual Screenings – Therapeutic drug monitoring; Preventative monitoring for adult and senior pets
- Heartworm testing
Fecal Analysis
- Parasite Detection (Roundworm, Tapeworm, Giardia, and Coccidia to name a few)
- Parvovirus Detection
- Feline Leukemia Detection (FeLV)
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Microscopic Analysis
- Ear Swab Analysis
- Mass Aspirations with cytology
- Semen Analysis
- Skin Scraping
- Urinalysis
- Vaginal Smears
Additional Diagnostic Tools & Screenings
- Digital Radiology
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Screenings (Hip and Elbow Evaluation for OFA certification)
- Digital Dental Radiology