Alpine Animal Hospital has an extensive in-house laboratory that allows us to rapidly screen for many health conditions. Our lab is designed to offer fast and accurate results, often in less than 30 minutes, to give you peace of mind. These in-house diagnostics allow us to provide excellent health care for your pet, as we can obtain swift diagnoses which will aid in the development of a specific treatment plan for your pet. We provide the following diagnostic tests:
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Complete blood counts (screens for anemia, abnormalities in white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets)
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Chemistry panels (screens for many common health problems, including diabetes, liver or kidney disease, protein abnormalities, dehydration, or abnormalities in mineral and electrolyte balance)
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Urinalysis (screens for bladder infections, bladder stones, urinary crystals, early loss of kidney function, diabetes, and many other urinary system abnormalities)
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Intestinal parasite screening
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Heartworm testing -Infectious disease testing, including Parvo Virus, Feline Leukemia Virus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Panleukopenia
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Pancreatitis screening
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Cultures for the fungi that cause Ringworm
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Screenings for external parasites, including fleas, mites, lice, and ticks
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Needle biopsies (also called fine needle aspirates) of skin masses, enlarged lymph nodes or certain internal organs
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Cytology of the skin and ears for the diagnosis of bacterial or yeast infections
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Many more diagnostic tests are offered to you by using outside specialized reference labs for more advanced testing of other conditions. |
 Laboratory testing is an essential part of ensuring good health in our patients
 In-clinic blood and urine testing gives peace of mind quickly
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