The Power to See What Matters

From bloodwork to imaging, our diagnostic tools help us detect issues early and keep your pet feeling their best.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic testing enables our team at Homestead Animal Hospital to determine your pet’s health status and diagnose disease. Our state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and expertly trained veterinary professionals ensure fast, accurate results that allow us to provide top-tier care. From wellness screening tests to advanced imaging techniques, our diagnostic capabilities support a range of pet health needs.

In-house laboratory

In-house laboratory testing is a convenient option that allows our team to diagnose many pet illnesses while you wait. Our laboratory capabilities include essential blood and urine testing, fecal parasite checks, heartworm screenings, and skin and ear cytology testing. Bedside test results enable us to obtain critical health information in minutes, eliminating the time lag associated with sending out tests and allowing us to formulate and begin a treatment plan without delay.

Reference laboratory

We partner with top-tier reference laboratories for specialized and non-urgent tests. Reference labs provide comprehensive diagnostic services, including blood panels, histopathology, cultures, and more, to help us reach an accurate diagnosis. Tests sent to Zoetis Laboratories complement our in-house laboratory by providing a more complete picture of your pet’s health.

Common tests we send out to reference laboratories include:

  • Routine wellness checks
  • Hormone testing – Thyroid panels, screenings for Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease
  • Skin Tumor needle aspirates
  • Tumor biopsies
  • Fungal testing
  • Culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing
  • GI Panels for digestion
  • Cancer screening
  • PCR and infectious disease testing
  • Urinary stone analysis

X-ray X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for examining your pet's bones, joints, chest, abdomen, bladder, and other internal structures. Our hospital uses digital X-ray technology, which provides instant, high-quality images while reducing the need for retakes and minimizing radiation exposure. Our veterinarians can interpret initial X-ray studies and may also submit images to a radiology specialist for expert review. Reasons we may take X-rays of your pet include:
  • Suspected fracture or soft tissue injury
  • Vomiting/Anorexia
  • Urinary tract problems
  • Abnormal abdominal palpation
  • Heart murmur
  • Coughing or difficulty breathing

Ultrasound At Homestead Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer advanced ultrasound imaging to support the care of your pet. Ultrasound is a non-invasive, radiation-free technique that provides detailed, real-time, three-dimensional images of your pet’s internal organs.

We partner with experienced traveling specialists and sonographers who perform these specialized procedures right here in our hospital. Ultrasound is commonly used to evaluate abdominal organs, guide biopsies, collect urine samples safely, and monitor the progress of hospitalized patients.

Additionally, we offer echocardiography — a specialized ultrasound examination — to assess heart structure and function when cardiac concerns arise. This powerful diagnostic tool allows us to provide timely and accurate care for your pet in the comfort of a familiar setting.