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Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm        Saturday & Sunday: Closed

In-House Laboratory

On-Site Testing for Quick Answers

In-House Laboratory

On-Site Testing for Quick Answers

Reliable and Accurate Pet Diagnostic Testing

An in-house laboratory is essential for providing timely and accurate diagnostic test results when your pet is sick or in an emergency. Our hospital has modern laboratory equipment capable of yielding lab results within minutes.

Baseline laboratory testing for your pet may include the following:

Complete Blood Cell Count

to identify problems such as anemia, dehydration, infection, auto-immune disease, and certain cancers

Blood Chemistry Testing

to assess liver, kidney, and pancreas function, blood sugar, blood proteins, calcium, and phosphorus levels

Electrolyte tests

to detect abnormalities in sodium, potassium, and chloride levels, which may be present when your pet is dehydrated or experiencing fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea

SNAP tests

to identify infectious diseases such as Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia, and Leptospirosis

Coagulation tests

to detect deficiency in clotting disorders, which can be present in cases of poisoning and severe liver disease or failure

Microscopic evaluation of bodily fluids,

including blood, urine, skin and ear secretion samples, and needle biopsies to assist in diagnosing various diseases

Complete Blood Cell Count

To identify problems such as anemia, dehydration, infection, auto-immune disease, and certain cancers

SNAP Testing

To identify infectious diseases such as Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia, Heartworm and Leptospirosis

Blood Chemistry Testing

To assess liver, kidney, and pancreas function, blood sugar, blood proteins, calcium, and phosphorus levels

Coagulation Test

To detect deficiency in clotting disorders, which can be present in cases of poisoning and severe liver disease or failure

Electrolyte Testing

To detect abnormalities in sodium, potassium, and chloride levels, which may be present when your pet is dehydrated or experiencing fluid loss through vomiting or diarrhea

Microscopy evaluation of bodily fluids

To evaluate blood, urine, skin & ear secretion samples, and needle biopsies to assist in diagnosing various diseases

Pet Preventive Labwork Can Save the Day

In addition to diagnosing potential diseases, we believe pet preventive labwork is essential to maintain your pet’s well-being. Our veterinary team can ensure your pet stays healthy and catch any changes as they develop by careful observation and comparison of their annual baseline medical stats.

This baseline is essential for maintaining your pet’s day-to-day health. If we notice changes in your pet’s labwork, we can start a proper course of treatment to prevent serious health problems.

Call Us for Your Pet’s Labwork Today!

If you are looking for an in-house pet laboratory that can give you rapid answers to diagnostic questions, call us to schedule an appointment. North Powers Animal Hospital’s high-tech diagnostic capabilities allow us to diagnose and treat illnesses and emergencies quickly.

(719) 282-1222

North Powers Animal Hospital has proudly cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets in Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, Fountain, and Manitou Springs since 2008.

We offer the best in pet wellness care, puppy care and kitten care, senior pet care, exotic pet care, pet preventive medicine and vaccinations, pet dental care, pet diagnostic testing,
pet soft-tissue surgery including spay and neuter,
pet urgent and emergency care, and pet parent education.

North Powers Animal Hospital has proudly cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, and exotic pets in Colorado Springs, Monument, Falcon, Peyton, Black Forest, Fountain, and Manitou Springs since 2008.

We offer the best in pet wellness care, puppy care and kitten care, senior pet care, exotic pet care, pet preventive medicine and vaccinations, pet dental care, pet diagnostic testing,
pet soft-tissue surgery including spay and neuter,
pet urgent and emergency care, and pet parent education.