Diagnostic Services


 

 

 

Laboratory

 

The following diagnostic tests are routinely performed daily in our own in-house lab.

             No DescriptionCytologic evaluation of growths/masses

             No DescriptionBlood chemistry panels

             No DescriptionCBC hematology

             No DescriptionElectrolytes

             No DescriptionUrine analysis

             No DescriptionGastrointestinal parasite test (worms, protozoa,etc)

             No DescriptionSerology including; Feline leukemia virus, Feline immunodeficiency

                  virus, parvovirus, and heartworm   

             No DescriptionRingworm culture


For outside lab services, we use Idexx Reference Lab, one of the nation's largest veterinary reference laboratory. Samples are picked up twice daily and when completed the results are faxed to our office.

 

 Palomar Animal Hospital - Laboratory

          

 

 

 

Radiology

 

New digital radiography equipment is utilized diagnostically for immediate interpretation by our staff doctors.  Radiographs are additionally reviewed by a certified veterinary radiologist at no additional cost to clients.  In addition, we use dental digital radiology for evaluation of your pet's teeth.


Palomar Animal Hospital - Radiology

 

 

 

 

Ultrasound

 

Ultrasound is an excellent noninvasive imaging tool that requires extensive experience to master. We have used ultrasound since 1999 and utilize this essential tool daily in our practice.

 

Palomar Animal Hospital - Ultrasound

Palomar Animal Hospital - Ultrasound

 

 

 

 

Laparoscopy/ Otoscopy/ Rhinoscopy          

 

Rigid scopes attached to a xenon light source and displayed on a monitor allow the doctor to obtain a visual look into body cavities and perform surgical or diagnostic procedures with this minimally invasive method.



 


Electrocardiography (ECG)  - Pets have an array of cardiac diseases such as valvular deformities

cardiomyopathy, stenosis, and arrythmias.  Electrocardiography is used to access and screen for cardiac abnormalities. 

 

Blood Pressure - A noninvasive indirect blood pressure instrument is used to measure blood pressure and pulse

irregularities

Tonopen Glaucoma Screening - 
The tonopen is a hand held ocular (eye) pressure-measuring device used

for glaucoma screening.