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What results are shown in a blood test?

What results are shown in a blood test?

Blood Tests

  • Evaluate how well organs—such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart—are working.
  • Diagnose diseases and conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh), and coronary heart disease.
  • Find out whether you have risk factors for heart disease.
  • Check whether medicines you’re taking are working.

How long does it take to get blood test results from vets?

We use Idexx lab for all our laboratory work, and normally receive results within 24 hours depending on the test. Their high-tech system allows us to track the process at every stage and keep you informed. We have hand-selected a variety of tests to cover all aspects of your pets’ health.

What is iron called on a blood test?

The serum iron test measures the amount of iron in the liquid portion of blood. Serum iron is almost always measured with other iron tests, such as serum ferritin, transferrin and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC).

What does a complete blood count tell you about a pet?

A complete blood count tells veterinarians about a pet’s red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Photo: Adina Voicu “Blood work, shmud work! Why is my vet always asking me to do blood tests?” I hear this complaint — or a reluctance to pay for blood tests — frequently. Veterinarians often defend themselves about recommending blood work.

How long does it take to get a blood test from a vet?

Unless your veterinary clinic has an in house labaratory, your vet will send blood samples off to an outside lab for testing. Test results are usually available within 24 hours. Interpreting results is both a science and an art.

What kind of blood work does a vet do?

Basic blood work from a veterinarian — a complete blood count (CBC) and a chemistry profile — are completely noninvasive tests that tell us a great deal about the general health of your pet, young or old, sick or healthy.

What does CBC tell you about your pet?

The CBC informs us about red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. If the red cell count (hematocrit or PCV) is low, your pet is anemic. Then your vet has to find out why your pet is anemic. If the red cell count is high, your pet is most likely dehydrated. Rarely, a high red blood cell count suggests a disease called polycythemia.

What are the blood test results for dogs?

HCT/PCV (hematocrit/packed cell volume) measures the percentage of your pet’s red blood cells. This test helps to detect anemia, bleeding episodes, and dehydration. Normal in a cat is above 28 and in dogs above 35. HGB and MCHC (hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) are the oxygen carrying pigments of red blood cells.

What kind of blood tests does United veterinary clinic do?

United Veterinary Clinic has the ability to run comprehensive haematology and biochemistry blood profiles in-house. In House haematology blood tests allow us to examine your pet’s white blood cell count, red blood cell count and platelet counts. In house biochemistry blood tests allow us to examine. protein levels.

Unless your veterinary clinic has an in house labaratory, your vet will send blood samples off to an outside lab for testing. Test results are usually available within 24 hours. Interpreting results is both a science and an art.

Basic blood work from a veterinarian — a complete blood count (CBC) and a chemistry profile — are completely noninvasive tests that tell us a great deal about the general health of your pet, young or old, sick or healthy.