In-House Laboratory

Old Farm Veterinary Hospital has a complete in-house laboratory when immediate answers are needed.

Advantages of our in-house laboratory include: 

• Faster diagnosis and treatment: In-house laboratory testing allows your veterinarian to have test results quickly, enabling them to diagnose and treat your pet’s health issues more promptly. This can be crucial in emergency situations or when dealing with time-sensitive conditions.
• Convenience: You won’t have to wait for results from an external laboratory or make additional trips.
• Reduced stress for your pet: Pets don’t have to be transported to another location for tests, which can be stressful for them.
• Improved communication and collaboration: In-house testing allows your veterinarian to discuss test results and treatment options with you on the spot. This facilitates better communication and collaboration between you and the veterinarian, leading to more informed decisions about your pet’s health.
• Quality Control: We maintain strict quality control over the testing process. This helps ensure accurate and reliable test results, which can be critical for making the right diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Diagnostics: Not Just for Sick Pets!

It’s important to note that diagnostics are not just important for sick pets. They’re also an essential part of routine pet care.

Routine blood work is often recommended annually as part of your pet’s wellness care, especially for senior pets. It can uncover early or hidden diseases in a seemingly healthy patient. Addressing a problem before it becomes clinically significant is not only easier on the pet, but it is also less expensive and provides the best outcome. Baseline bloodwork done when your pet is healthy is also an essential part of their medical history, as it allows us to have reference points to compare with any abnormalities that should come up in the future.