Comprehensive Clinical Pathology for Pets in Clarkson, WA

Understanding Clinical Pathology

Clinical pathology involves the laboratory evaluation of blood, bodily fluids, or body tissues in order to identify existing disease. Common laboratory tests include blood chemistries, complete blood counts, blood clotting times, urinalysis, faecal tests, biopsy examination, cultures, and infectious disease testing.

Fast & Accurate Pet Diagnostics

Our animal hospital is equipped with an in-house laboratory that allows our veterinarians to quickly perform many of these diagnostic tests to achieve an accurate and rapid diagnosis. This is especially important in very ill animals and those requiring immediate or emergency treatment. Some more specialised tests may need to be performed by an external veterinary laboratory.

Same-Day & Timely External Testing

Our in-house laboratory can provide results on the same day. Specialised testing may take longer, especially if the sample is sent to an external laboratory. External laboratory results are usually obtained within 12-24 hours for blood results or up to 14 days for biopsy results, depending on the nature of the test being performed. Ask your veterinarian when to call for your pet’s laboratory results.

Need fast, reliable test results for your pet? Call The Veterinary Hospital North on 08 61851308 to book a pathology consultation today.