Blood chemistries, or blood serum tests, evaluate your pet's organ function, electrolyte status, hormone levels, and more. These tests are important for evaluating the health of older pets as well as pets receiving long-term medications and general health before anesthesia.
- The CBC (Complete Blood Count) gives the veterinarian information about your dog's hydration status, anemia, infection, blood clotting ability, and immune system response. When checked before surgery, a CBC can also detect bleeding disorders or other unseen abnormalities.
- The 10-panel is a focused chemistry foundation, where we check common kidney and liver enzymes as well as blood glucose
The Complete Blood Panel (CBC + 10-panel) is recommended for 1st time anesthesia, geriatric, or debilitated pets.
The Mini Blood Panel (10-panel) is recommend for all other pets undergoing surgery
We also recommend an occult heartworm test on dogs over 12 months old.