Laboratory

Laboratory & Diagnostic Testing

At the Animal Hospital of Orleans, we believe that timely and accurate diagnostic information is essential to providing the highest quality care for your pet. By combining advanced in-house technology with the expertise of IDEXX Reference Laboratories, we are able to deliver comprehensive diagnostic services tailored to your pet’s needs.

Advanced In-House Diagnostics

Our in-house laboratory features the latest IDEXX technology, including the ProCyte One® Hematology Analyzer, Catalyst® Chemistry Analyzer, SNAP® Readers, and SediVue® Urine Sediment Analyzer. These tools allow us to obtain rapid results for many common tests, including:

• Complete blood counts (CBC)
• Blood chemistry profiles
• Electrolytes
• Urinalysis
• Heartworm testing
• Tick-borne disease screening, including Lyme disease
• Feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) testing

Having these capabilities in-house enables us to quickly evaluate sick or injured pets and provide timely treatment when rapid answers are needed.

IDEXX Reference Laboratories

While we maintain the ability to perform many tests in the hospital, most routine laboratory work is processed through IDEXX Reference Laboratories, one of the nation’s leading veterinary diagnostic laboratories. This partnership provides access to advanced testing and board-certified veterinary specialists, ensuring the highest level of diagnostic accuracy.

Reference laboratory services include:

• Comprehensive wellness profiles
• Histopathology and biopsy evaluation
• Cytology
• Endocrine and hormone testing
• Culture and sensitivity testing
• Infectious disease panels
• Specialized bloodwork and diagnostics

Preventive Care and Early Detection

Laboratory testing plays an important role in both preventive care and the diagnosis of illness. Routine bloodwork and urine testing help establish a baseline for your pet’s health and can detect disease before clinical signs become apparent. Early detection often leads to more treatment options and better outcomes.

Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy

For pets suffering from environmental allergies, we partner with Heska to provide advanced allergy testing and customized immunotherapy. Allergy testing helps identify the specific allergens that may be contributing to your pet’s itching, skin infections, ear infections, and other allergy-related symptoms.

Based on your pet’s results, Heska formulates personalized allergy injections designed to gradually desensitize the immune system and provide long-term relief. Immunotherapy is one of the few treatments that addresses the underlying cause of environmental allergies rather than simply managing the symptoms.

Fear Free Diagnostics

Our commitment to Fear Free care extends to diagnostic testing. We strive to make blood draws and sample collection as low-stress as possible, using gentle handling techniques and individualized approaches to ensure your pet’s comfort.

By combining advanced in-house diagnostics with the extensive resources of IDEXX Reference Laboratories, we are able to provide accurate answers, timely treatment, and compassionate care for every stage of your pet’s life.

Because better information leads to better care.