At Priest Lake Veterinary Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, we provide state-of-the-art in-house laboratory services to deliver fast, accurate results for your dog, cat, or exotic pet. Our advanced veterinary laboratory allows us to conduct blood tests, urinalysis, fecal exams, cytology testing, and more, all on-site to quickly diagnose and treat your pet’s health issues.

Fast and Accurate Veterinary Diagnostic Testing for Pets

Our veterinary in-house laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge technology to provide comprehensive diagnostics for your pet. By offering on-site lab services, we ensure that test results are available quickly, helping us to diagnose pet diseases and start treatment as soon as possible. Whether your pet needs a blood test for dogs, a cat fecal exam, or urinalysis testing for exotic pets, our lab services are designed for speed and precision.

Types of In-House Laboratory Services We Offer

At Priest Lake Veterinary Hospital, we perform a wide range of laboratory tests to ensure the best care for your pet:

• Blood Tests for Pets: We offer complete blood counts (CBC), chemistry panels, and thyroid function tests to check your pet’s organ function, hydration status, and more.
• Urinalysis for Pets: Our in-house lab provides urine tests to detect infections, kidney disease, diabetes, and other health conditions in pets.
• Fecal Exams: We perform a thorough fecal analysis to check for intestinal parasites, bacteria, and other gastrointestinal issues that may affect your pet’s health.
• Cytology Testing: We offer cytology testing on various samples, including skin, ear, and fecal samples, to help identify infections, skin disorders, and other issues. Our in-house cytology is an essential part of diagnosing conditions quickly and accurately.
• Heartworm Testing: Early detection is crucial. We offer heartworm testing to prevent complications from heartworm disease in dogs, ferrets and cats.
• Parasite Screening: Our in-house laboratory helps detect intestinal parasites and external parasites such as fleas, ticks, and mites, ensuring your pet stays parasite-free.
• Infectious Disease Testing: We test for various infectious diseases that can affect dogs, cats, and exotic pets, such as canine parvovirus, feline leukemia, and ferret viruses.

Why Choose Our In-House Veterinary Laboratory?

• Fast Results: With our on-site diagnostic lab, your pet’s test results are available faster, enabling us to start treatment without delay.
• Advanced Technology: Our state-of-the-art lab equipment ensures that all tests are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Convenient and Stress-Free: As your pet’s primary veterinary clinic in Middle Tennessee, we provide all necessary diagnostics under one roof, reducing stress for you and your pet.
• Comprehensive Care: From routine health screenings to urgent diagnostic testing, our veterinary laboratory services are available to help us provide full-spectrum care for your pet.
• Experienced Veterinary Team: Our skilled veterinarians and lab technicians work together to interpret test results and create personalized treatment plans for your pet.

Working with Leading Veterinary Laboratories for Enhanced Testing

While we provide a broad range of in-house lab services, we also collaborate with trusted veterinary laboratories to offer additional advanced testing for more complex or specialized cases. This collaboration allows us to send biopsy samples to expert pathologists for a detailed review of tissue samples, ensuring accurate diagnoses for conditions such as tumors or abnormal growths.

By partnering with top veterinary laboratories, we can access more detailed diagnostic services, ensuring your pet receives the most accurate and comprehensive testing available. Whether your pet requires advanced genetic testing such as MDR1 evaluation, specialized blood tests, or state-of-the-art pathogen identification with culture and susceptibility, we can arrange these tests through our trusted lab partners.

Common Tests for Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets

Our veterinary diagnostic lab is designed to handle tests for all types of pets, including dogs, cats, and exotic animals like rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. Whether it’s a blood test for cats, urinalysis for dogs, or fecal test for exotic pets, we have the tools to diagnose a wide range of health issues.

• Dog Lab Services: Tests for canine infectious diseases, allergy testing, and pre-surgical bloodwork are commonly done in our lab.
• Cat Lab Services: We offer specialized testing for feline health, including feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), and kidney function tests.
• Exotic Pet Lab Services: Our lab also handles diagnostic testing for exotic pets, including fecal exams for rabbits, blood tests for ferrets, and urinalysis for guinea pigs.

How Our In-House Laboratory Improves Your Pet’s Care

By providing diagnostic testing on-site, we can offer more efficient care for your pet. Whether we’re performing routine health checks or diagnosing urgent conditions, our in-house laboratory ensures we can provide results quickly, minimize delays, and make timely decisions about your pet’s treatment.

Our lab helps us offer preventive care and early detection of diseases like kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, and infection. Timely diagnosis and treatment can significantly impact your pet’s health and longevity.

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