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Answers Your Pet Can't Wait Overnight for

Early detection is key when it comes to treating your pet, which is why Bearss Animal Hospital in Lutz, Florida, offers complete in-house diagnostics, including advanced equipment and an on-site laboratory. Call 813-961-1222 to schedule your pet's diagnostic visit today.

Why In-House Diagnostics Matter

Complete in-house diagnostics save time and money, and most importantly, they mean you don't have to wait overnight for results. Your pet gets a diagnosis and the treatment they need sooner.

Our In-House Laboratory

Our hospital has the capability to perform various blood screens, pre-anesthetic bloodwork, urinalysis, and other types of testing on-site instead of sending samples to an outside lab. Testing provided in the hospital includes:

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Liver enzyme screening

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Pancreatic evaluation

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Renal (kidney) profiles

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Complete blood counts

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General chemistries

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Blood gases

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FeLV and FIV testing in cats

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Parvovirus testing in dogs

While we offer a wide range of on-site testing, it is possible that your pet may need laboratory work beyond our scope. For those cases, we are happy to send blood work or other testing to an outside lab that will send results back to us.

Digital Radiology (X-Rays)

Bearss Animal Hospital employs advanced imaging technologies to help ensure the highest quality of care for our patients. Radiographs, or X-rays, use electromagnetic radiation directed toward the body to highlight objects within. They can detect abnormalities, including skeletal fractures, soft tissue damage, foreign bodies, and dental disease.

Orthopedic radiographs and contrast studies require the patient to remain completely still to work correctly, necessitating sedation in most cases. Some specialized procedures may require anesthesia. The duration of sedation or anesthesia is usually short, and patient recovery is swift.

Ultrasound Imaging

Ultrasound is a powerful diagnostic tool that creates a real-time image of an animal's body. Ultrasound is available in collaboration with a local mobile veterinary internist. This composite reveals important information about internal processes, including the circulatory, skeletal, and gastrointestinal systems. When used alongside other diagnostic tools like X-rays, ultrasound can help identify disease, blockages, skeletal fractures, soft tissue damage, and other internal injuries.

An ultrasound works by broadcasting high-frequency sound waves that reflect off your pet's internal structures. A small probe held against the skin collects the returning signals to create an image of the internal body, most commonly used to examine abdominal organs like the stomach, kidneys, liver, spleen, and gallbladder. An ultrasound of the heart, known as an echocardiogram, provides precise information about heart valves, blood flow, chamber size, and contractions. Completely painless and non-invasive, ultrasounds usually require some sedation because the patient must remain completely still.

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Why Lutz Pet Owners Trust Our Diagnostic Services

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Results in hours, not overnight, thanks to our on-site laboratory

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Advanced digital X-ray imaging performed in-house

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Family-owned practice with decades of hands-on veterinary experience

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Faster diagnoses mean faster treatment and less worry for you.

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Outside lab partnerships available for specialized testing when needed

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Ultrasound available through our partnership with a local mobile veterinary internist

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Serving Lutz, Tampa, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood, Odessa, and Northdale, Florida

Common Questions About Pet Diagnostics

  • How fast can I get my pet's test results?

    Most in-house lab results are available the same day, often within a couple of hours, rather than waiting overnight.

  • Will my pet need sedation for X-rays or ultrasound?

    Some X-rays and most ultrasounds require light sedation to keep your pet still and comfortable. Recovery is typically quick.

  • What if my pet needs specialized testing?

    We partner with outside laboratories for any testing beyond our in-house scope and coordinate the results directly with our team.
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Schedule Your Pet's Diagnostic Visit

Have questions about our diagnostic services or want to schedule an appointment for your pet? Call or text us at 813-961-1222.