Diagnostics & Onsite Laboratory
Eastgate Animal Clinic’s skilled veterinary staff has the experience and expertise to diagnose and treat your pet’s health conditions. Evidence-based medicine is at the core of our treatment plans. We use the latest in diagnostic equipment to identify the underlying cause of your pet’s medical condition and target treatments to remedy the illness. Evidence-based medicine has many advantages to your pet, including faster recovery time, less use of medication, and fewer trips to the vet for treatments. This method also ensures the best possible outcome for your pet and results in lower costs for you. Our clinic hosts a variety of diagnostic tools, including digital X-rays, ultrasounds, electrocardiographs, and an onsite laboratory.
Veterinary Diagnostics & Laboratory Services in Memphis, TN
PET X-RAY (RADIOGRAPHS)
Digital radiographs are a safe and effective tool to capture still images of your pet’s internal organs, bones, and joints. These images are collected digitally while emitting a very low level of radiation. Digital radiographs are ideal for viewing:
- Bladder and prostate
- Bones and joints
- Lungs and heart
- Stomach, intestines, and colon
PET ULTRASOUND
Electrocardiography (ECG) provides an electrical recording of your pet’s heart function. It is non-invasive, provides valuable diagnostic information, and can assist in the detection of heart health issues, such as:
- Heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias)
- Enlarged heart
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY
Our onsite diagnostics laboratory permits rapid and accurate test results for your pet. Regular laboratory testing during a wellness visit allows us to create a pet health profile and is a valuable step in identifying early indicators of disease. Most laboratory tests can be evaluated while you wait. Common laboratory tests include:
- Complete blood count
- Urinalysis
- Blood chemistry panel
- Thyroid function
- Heartworm test
- Fecal examination
- Ear cytology
- Giardia test
- Feline leukemia and AIDS test
- Parvovirus test
Please contact us to schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you.
Eastgate Animal Clinic, where loving care makes the difference.
