LABROATORY DIAGNOSTICS
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Many technologies that help humans live longer, healthier lives are also available for your pet. By performing a few basic tests we are able to gather a wealth of information concerning the well being of your pet.
Here are just a few of the wellness tests available for us to use in the care of your pet:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

This tests for anemia, infection, inflammation and the
healthiness of blood cells.

Chemistry Tests

These panels survey many of the organ systems of the
body to make sure they are working properly.

Thyroid Function Tests

These tests are useful in diagnosing increased (hyper) or
decreased (hypo) functions of the thyroid gland.

Urinalysis

These test assesses the health and function of the urinary system.
They are used to detect kidney problems, bladder infections, diabetes, and other metabolic problems

Fecal Analysis

Our routine fecal (parasitical) analysis of you pet is done using a centrifugation technique. Although more time consuming and expensive to run then a standard fecal flotation test centrifugation is much more accurate. This test identifies a higher number of parasites which aid us in providing better care for your companion. A number of these parasites are even contagious to people. For these reasons fecal centrifugation has become the standard of care at Northland Animal Hospital.

We offer a wide range of other diagnostic services including bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, hematology and biochemistry.