DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

At Abtulus Vet, we partner with IDEXX Laboratories, a world leader in veterinary diagnostics, to provide accurate and comprehensive testing for pets. Our mobile service ensures easy sample collection, which is then processed by IDEXX for fast and reliable results.

🩸 BLOOD TESTS (HAEMATOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY)

These tests assess organ function, blood cell counts, and overall health.

✔ Complete Blood Count (CBC) – Evaluates red and white blood cells, platelets, and detects anaemia, infection, or immune disorders.
✔ Serum Biochemistry Panel – Assesses kidney, liver, and pancreas function, along with electrolytes and proteins.
✔ Liver Function Tests (Bile Acids, ALT, ALP, GGT, Bilirubin) – Diagnoses liver disease or dysfunction.
✔ Kidney Function Tests (BUN, Creatinine, SDMA, Phosphorus, Electrolytes) – Identifies early-stage kidney disease.
✔ Pancreatic Enzyme Testing (Spec cPL/fPL for Pancreatitis) – Detects inflammation of the pancreas.
✔ Electrolyte Panel (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Phosphorus) – Checks for dehydration, metabolic disorders, and Addison’s/Cushing’s disease.
✔ Cholesterol & Triglycerides – Monitors fat metabolism and helps detect endocrine diseases.

🦠 INFECTIOUS DISEASE & IMMUNE SYSTEM TESTING

These tests screen for bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections.

✔ FeLV/FIV Snap Test – Detects Feline Leukaemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus in cats.
✔ Heartworm Antigen Test – Screens for heartworm infection in dogs and cats.
✔ Ehrlichia, Anaplasma & Lyme Disease Panel – Identifies tick-borne diseases in dogs.
✔ Leptospirosis PCR & Antibody Test – Confirms Leptospira bacterial infection.
✔ Canine Parvovirus Test – Detects parvovirus in unvaccinated puppies.
✔ Giardia & Cryptosporidium Testing – Identifies these common parasitic infections.
✔ Toxoplasmosis Antibody Test – Screens for toxoplasmosis in cats.

🦷 ENDOCRINOLOGY & HORMONAL TESTING

Essential for diagnosing thyroid, adrenal, and metabolic disorders.

✔ Total & Free T4 (Thyroid Function Test) – Diagnoses hyperthyroidism in cats and hypothyroidism in dogs.
✔ TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) – Confirms thyroid dysfunction.
✔ Cortisol Tests (ACTH Stimulation Test, Low Dose Dexamethasone Suppression Test) – Diagnoses Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) and Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism).
✔ Fructosamine Test – Monitors long-term blood sugar levels in diabetic pets.
✔ Insulin & Glucose Ratio – Helps diagnose insulinomas or diabetes.
✔ Progesterone Test – Determines optimal breeding times for dogs.

🦠 URINALYSIS & KIDNEY DIAGNOSTICS

Used for kidney disease, urinary tract infections, and metabolic disorders.

✔ Complete Urinalysis (pH, Protein, Glucose, Ketones, RBC, WBC, Crystals) – Detects infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
✔ Urine Culture & Sensitivity Test – Identifies bacterial UTIs and determines the best antibiotic treatment.
✔ UPC (Urine Protein:Creatinine Ratio) – Evaluates protein loss in urine, an early sign of kidney disease.
✔ SDMA (Symmetric Dimethylarginine Test) – Detects kidney disease before traditional markers (BUN & Creatinine) show abnormalities.

🧪 CYTOLOGY & HISTOPATHOLOGY

For skin conditions, lumps, and tumour diagnosis.

✔ Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) & Cytology – Determines if a lump is benign or cancerous.
✔ Skin Scrapings & Fungal Cultures – Detects mites, bacterial infections, or ringworm.
✔ Ear Cytology & Culture – Identifies ear infections caused by bacteria, yeast, or parasites.
✔ Biopsy & Histopathology – Detailed tissue analysis to diagnose tumours or chronic skin conditions.

🔬 ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY TESTING

For pets with chronic itching, food allergies, or environmental allergies.

✔ Serum Allergy Test (IgE & IgG) – Screens for food and environmental allergens.
✔ Atopy & Contact Allergy Testing – Identifies skin hypersensitivity reactions.
✔ Hypersensitivity Panel – Measures immune system response to common allergens.

💓 CARDIAC & BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING

Detects heart disease and hypertension in pets.

✔ Blood Pressure Monitoring – Essential for senior pets and those with heart or kidney disease.
✔ ProBNP Test (Cardiac Biomarker for Dogs & Cats) – Detects early-stage heart disease.
✔ Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) – Evaluates heart rhythm and function.
✔ Echocardiography (via referral) – Ultrasound imaging of the heart for diagnosing advanced heart disease.

🧬 GENETIC & BREED-SPECIFIC TESTING

For pets prone to genetic disorders or inherited conditions.

✔ Genetic Disease Screening (Wisdom Panel/IDEXX) – Screens for hereditary diseases in purebred and mixed-breed pets.
✔ Von Willebrand’s Disease Test – Checks for blood clotting disorders in breeds like Dobermans.
✔ Multidrug Sensitivity (MDR1 Gene Test) – Determines if a dog has a gene mutation affecting medication sensitivity.

⚠️ TOXICOLOGY TESTING

For suspected poisoning cases.

✔ Paracetamol, Ibuprofen & Rodenticide Toxicity Tests – Identifies common pet poisoning causes.
✔ Ethylene Glycol (Antifreeze) Test – Detects antifreeze poisoning.
✔ Heavy Metal Testing (Lead, Zinc, Mercury, Arsenic) – Screens for toxic metal exposure.