Laboratory
A highly advanced and well equipped laboratory is a key part of a quality veterinary clinic. This becomes even more important in emergencies, critical, and hospitalized patients as it is exceptionally important to be able to measure all necessary parameters at a moments notice in order to decide on a diagnosis and be able to provide the appropriate treatment for the given patient as fast as possible.
Our laboratory is equipped with the following world class analyzers:
- IDEXX ProCyte DX – Hematology analyzer
- IDEXX Catalyst One – Biochemistry analyzer
- i-Stat - analyzer of blood gasses and ph
- QuickVet Specialty Analyzer - PT/aPTT coagulation profile analyzer
- Centrifuge for blood/urine
- Olympus microscope
- Culture medium for bacteriological analysis of urine and skin samples
In house tests:
Special blood tests:
More complex testing requires several hours or days:
- Red and white blood cell analysis
- Biochemistry blood profile
- Blood gas and electrolyte analysis
- Fecal test for Canine Parvovirus, Coronavirus, and Giardia
Special blood tests:
- Blood coagulation profile
- T4 level
- SDMA - specialized kidney parameter which indicates early kidney disease
- CRP - indicates level of inflammation in the body
- cPl, fPl – indicates possible pancreatitis
- ProBNP - indicates heart damage
- Serological diagnostics of infectious diseases (FeLV, FIV,)
More complex testing requires several hours or days:
- Skin scrape analysis (determines if any parasites or mold, cultivation of mold, microbiology examination)
- Urine analysis - including sediment analysis, urine density, and cultivation
- Cytology