College Station Cat Clinic
1010 College Ave.Wheaton, IL 60187(630)690-4949
www.collegestationcat.com
Laboratory
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About Our Laboratory Services
Our laboratory plays a vital role in maintaining the health and well being of your cat. Our certified veterinary technicians routinely perform a wide variety of blood and urine profiles with specific attention to the diseases that affect cats. For critically ill cats, a blood chemistry and hematology profile are completed within 15-20 minutes. These sensitive instruments offer highly accurate results and are used to diagnose or monitor diseases.
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They are used to diagnose/monitor the following:
Pre-anesthetic risk
Liver function
Blood count
Clotting function
Kidney function
Hydration
Infection
Thyroid Function
Anemia
Electrolytes
Blood sugar
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Other common tests performed:
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Urinalysis
This test is used to detect infections, crystals, and diseases such as diabetes and kidney failure.
Fungal culture
This test is commonly used to detect ringworm.
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Cytology
Ear swabs, skin swabs, and needle aspirates are just a few of the things we stain and evaluate under the microscope. Ear cytology slides are evaluated for the presence or absence of mites, bacteria or yeast helping us to select the right medication for the ear infection. Needle aspirate slides of cysts or masses are evaluated for atypical cells that may indicate a fungal infection or cancer.
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Fecal analysis
We have recently partnered with our lab, Antech™, to provide our patients with the most up to date and accurate fecal testing with our KeyScreen™ PCR panel. Results are usually available within 24 hours and patients are screened for a variety of intestinal parasites with only a small sample. To learn more about the test and what it entails, please visit the link below.
Antech Diagnostics Keyscreen™ PCR panel
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Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
These tests are performed using a highly accurate testing system that detects two very serious illnesses. These diseases are much like “AIDS” in people and can result in immunosuppression, cancer, and death.
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Advanced tests
More advanced tests are sent out to a veterinary exclusive laboratory. Board certified internists and pathologists are available for consultation.
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