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Diagnostic testing enables our team at Indian Creek to determine your pet’s health status and diagnose disease. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and expertly trained veterinary professionals ensure fast, accurate results that allow us to provide top-tier care. From wellness screening tests to advanced imaging techniques, our diagnostic capabilities support a range of pet health needs. Diagnostics

Our Diagnostics Services

In-house Laboratory

In-house laboratory testing is a convenient option that allows our team to diagnose many pet illnesses while you wait. Our laboratory capabilities include essential blood and urine testing, fecal checks, skin and ear cytology testing, and more. In-house test results enable us to obtain critical health information in minutes, eliminating the time lag associated with sending out tests and allowing us to formulate and begin a treatment plan without delay.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that provides detailed, three-dimensional, real-time images of your pet’s internal organs without radiation. At Indian Creek, we use a traveling imaging specialist to ultrasound and evaluate abdominal organs, obtain biopsies, and perform echocardiograms.

Reference Laboratory

We partner with top-tier reference laboratories for specialized and non-urgent tests. Reference labs provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including blood panels, histopathology, cultures, and more, to help us reach an accurate diagnosis. Tests sent to our reference lab complement our in-house laboratory by providing a more complete picture of your pet’s health. Common tests we send out to reference laboratories include:

  • Tumor biopsies
  • Routine Fecal Parasite testing
  • Culture and sensitivity testing
  • Routine wellness checks
  • PCR and infectious disease testing
  • Urinary stone analysis

X-Ray

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for examining your pet’s bones, joints, chest, abdomen, bladder, and other internal structures. Our hospital uses digital X-ray technology, which provides instant, high-quality images while reducing the need for retakes and minimizing radiation exposure. Our veterinarians can interpret initial X-ray studies and may send images to a radiology specialist for expert review. Reasons we may take X-rays of your pet include:

  • Suspected fracture or soft tissue injury
  • Vomiting
  • Urinary problems
  • Abnormal abdominal palpation
  • Heart murmur
  • Coughing or difficulty breathing

An abdominal ultrasound is a complete scan of your pet’s internal organs, including the liver, kidneys, spleen, bladder, adrenal glands, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines. Non-invasive abdominal ultrasound is essential for diagnosing tumors, evaluating organ size and appearance, and obtaining ultrasound-guided needle biopsy samples. Echocardiography, or cardiac ultrasound, is a specialized imaging technique used to evaluate the heart's structure and function. Echocardiography services are essential to diagnose and monitor pet heart conditions, including cardiomyopathy, valve disorders, and congenital malformations, and ensure adequate heart function before anesthesia in pets with a heart murmur. Our skilled traveling sonographer will obtain detailed measurements and image snapshots during an abdominal scan and echocardiogram, then create a report to guide us in developing a treatment plan for your furry pal’s health concerns. Abdominal Ultrasound & Echocardiography