In-Clinic Diagnostics

The in-house diagnostic capability at Riverside Veterinary Hospital provides pet owners with on-site routine testing to determine your pet’s overall health. Our pets cannot tell us when something is wrong, in fact, they instinctively hide their abnormalities. Diagnostic tests can indicate a condition that may not be obvious from a physical examination alone.

Our in-house diagnostic capabilities enable us to conduct full in-house diagnostic testing, general screenings, complete blood counts (CBCs) and full chemistry panels. We perform specialized testing for endocrine diseases, cytology, pathology review, and more.

Results from diagnostic testing can detect infection and anemia, determine electrolyte status and hydration levels, evaluate kidney, liver, and pancreas function, screen for thyroid disease, check blood sugar levels, and more. Our suite of in-house lab equipment allows us to get same day results. This quick turnaround time enables our knowledgeable veterinarians to give you a diagnosis and start treatment on the same day. That’s all the better for quickly getting your pet back to normal.

We recommend beginning routine screenings at 2 years of age, and annually after that. However, if at any time you feel that something is not right with your pet, don’t hesitate to call Riverside Veterinary Hospital to schedule a checkup.