Advanced Diagnostics

Can save and improve lives.

In-House Laboratory At Commonwealth Animal Care, we furnish our laboratory with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that can deliver results in minutes. When your pet is sick or injured, you want answers as soon as possible, and we are committed to providing an accurate diagnosis. We also team up with outside laboratories and specialists when your pet requires more advanced testing or diagnostic expertise. Our well-equipped in-house laboratory handles a number of tests that are used to monitor healthy pets, diagnose illnesses, and spot early disease signs. Some of the more common diagnostic tests we perform include:
  • Complete blood count (CBC) and blood chemistry panel — These two blood tests impart a vast amount of information about your pet’s health. In a short time, we can determine if anemia, dehydration, inflammation, infection, or organ dysfunction is present.
  • Fecal exam — By examining a fecal sample under the microscope, our team can determine whether your pet has an intestinal parasite infection.
  • Urinalysis — A few drops of your pet’s urine hold a wealth of information. Our two-part urinalysis can spot kidney dysfunction, infection, urinary crystals, and other urinary issues.
  • Cytology — By taking a sample from your pet’s ear debris, skin, or lump, we can quickly diagnose a problem, or determine if additional testing is needed.
 Diagnostics

Ultrasound Digital radiography provides a much clearer “picture” about what is going on inside your pet. By making the switch from film processing to digital radiography, we achieve much faster results while minimizing your pet’s radiation exposure. X-rays can be used for more than identifying broken bones—they can also help diagnose osteoarthritis, pneumonia, heart disease, tumors, and gastrointestinal obstructions, among many other conditions.  In some cases, ultrasound is a better-suited diagnostic tool than X-rays, but oftentimes, the two tests complement each other and are used together to confirm a diagnosis. Typically, an ultrasound is used to evaluate soft tissue structures, such as the organs, lymph nodes, ligaments, and tendons. It can also be used to trace blood flow, verify pregnancy, and assist in obtaining samples with a needle. 

In some cases, ultrasound is a better-suited diagnostic tool than X-rays, but oftentimes, the two tests complement each other and are used together to confirm a diagnosis. Typically, an ultrasound is used to evaluate soft tissue structures, such as the organs, lymph nodes, ligaments, and tendons. It can also be used to trace blood flow, verify pregnancy, and assist in obtaining samples with a needle.  Digital radiography