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At North Hobart Veterinary Hospital we offer a complete laboratory service. This service is a valuable resource in helping us make important decisions about your pet's health and care.

We have in-house blood testing equipment which enables us to perform many tests on site and allows us to receive results quickly. Other more comprehensive tests and samples are sent via over night courier to an external veterinary pathology laboratory and results are often back the next day depending on the test requested.

We also offer pre-anaesthetic blood tests to ensure your pet is medically fit before surgery as well as geriatric screening and general health profiles. These are done in-house and the results are available within half an hour allowing us to determine causes of illness accurately, safely, and quickly. It also allows us to monitor the progress of medical treatments and the effects of certain medications. Understanding the importance of laboratory testing allows you to be an informed partner in your pet’s care. Published research shows that more than 10% of pets brought in for annual checkups have an underlying disease or abnormality. Although apparently normal on physical exam, these pet’s illnesses would go undetected without laboratory work.

As part of your pet’s wellness exam we will often require you to bring in a urine sample. Feel free to download the article below to get some handy tips for collecting your pet’s urine.

Handy Tips For Collecting Your Pets Urine