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Veterinary Diagnostics in Fort Myers

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Diagnostic testing plays an important role in helping our team at Companion Pet Care understand your pet’s overall health and identify illness early. Using advanced diagnostic equipment and the expertise of our veterinary professionals, we’re able to obtain fast, accurate results that guide treatment decisions and support high-quality care. From routine wellness screenings to advanced imaging, our diagnostic services help us meet a wide range of your pet’s health needs. Diagnostics A blue, textured paw print with four toes and a large pad, appearing as if painted with rough brush strokes on a white background—perfect for any veterinarian or vet clinic logo. A white dog with a black patch over one eye drinks water from a fountain, sticking its tongue out to catch the stream. The playful image, perfect for any vet’s office, features an irregular border.

Our Diagnostics Services

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In-house laboratory

Our in-house laboratory allows us to diagnose many illnesses quickly, often while you and your pet are still at the clinic. With on-site testing for blood and urine analysis, skin and ear cytology, and more, we’re able to gather essential health information in just minutes. Having immediate access to test results means there’s no waiting on outside labs, allowing our veterinarians to develop a treatment plan and begin care as soon as possible.

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Reference laboratory

For specialized or non-urgent testing, we work closely with trusted reference laboratories that offer comprehensive diagnostic services. These labs provide advanced testing options such as expanded blood panels, histopathology, cultures, and other specialized diagnostics that help us reach an accurate diagnosis. Reference lab testing works alongside our in-house laboratory services to give us a more complete understanding of your pet’s overall health.

Common tests we send to reference laboratories include:

  • Tumor biopsies
  • Routine fecal parasite testing
  • Culture and sensitivity testing
  • Routine wellness screening
  • PCR and infectious disease testing
  • Urinary stone analysis

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X-ray

X-rays are an important diagnostic tool that help us evaluate your pet’s bones, joints, chest, abdomen, bladder, and other internal structures. At our hospital, we use digital X-ray technology to produce clear, high-quality images almost instantly, while reducing the need for repeat images and limiting radiation exposure. Our veterinarians review all X-rays in-house and may also send images to a board-certified radiologist for additional expert interpretation when needed.

We may recommend X-rays for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Suspected fractures or soft tissue injuries
  • Vomiting
  • Urinary concerns
  • Abnormal findings during an abdominal exam
  • Heart murmurs
  • Coughing or difficulty breathing

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging tool that allows us to view your pet’s internal organs in real time, providing detailed, three-dimensional images without the use of radiation. At Companion Pet Care, we work with a visiting imaging specialist who performs abdominal ultrasounds, evaluates internal organs, collects biopsies when needed, and conducts echocardiograms to assess heart health.

Ultrasound is a gentle, non-invasive imaging method that lets us examine your pet’s internal organs in real time, producing clear, three-dimensional images without radiation. At Companion Pet Care, we partner with a traveling imaging specialist who visits our hospital to perform abdominal ultrasounds, assess organ health, obtain biopsies when appropriate, and conduct echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Abdominal ultrasound & Echocardiography
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