Lincoln Ave Cat & Dog Hospital

In-house veterinary laboratory in Fair Lawn, NJ

Laboratory testing helps reveal health changes that may not be visible during a physical examination.

In-house Laboratory

Laboratory testing helps reveal health changes that may not be visible during a physical examination. It can support the evaluation of illness, routine screening and treatment monitoring.

Lincoln Ave Cat & Dog Hospital provides in-house laboratory testing for dogs and cats, with access to an outside reference laboratory when additional testing is needed.

  • On-site bloodwork, urinalysis and cytology

  • Same-day results for some routine tests

  • Wellness and pre-anesthetic screening

  • Doctor-led interpretation and follow-up

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When might my pet need laboratory testing?

Lab work may be recommended when your pet seems unwell or as part of preventive care. The doctor selects tests based on the examination, medical history and questions that need answering.

  • Changes in appetite or unexplained weight loss

  • Increased thirst or changes in urination

  • Vomiting, diarrhea or reduced energy

  • Routine wellness or senior health screening

  • Assessment before anesthesia or surgery

  • Monitoring an existing condition or medication

  • Follow-up of previously abnormal results

Laboratory services

Results are interpreted alongside your pet’s examination.

Normal lab work does not rule out every illness, and additional investigation may still be needed.

Bloodwork and health screening

Blood tests provide information about blood cells, organ-related markers and your pet’s internal chemical balance. They can help investigate symptoms, establish baseline values or monitor changes during treatment.

Your doctor chooses the appropriate panel and explains what the findings mean. An abnormal result does not always establish a diagnosis on its own.

Complete blood count: red cells, white cells and platelets

Chemistry panels: kidney and liver-related markers

Blood glucose and electrolyte measurements

Pre-anesthetic and ongoing health monitoring

Urine and fecal testing

Urine and stool samples answer different questions about your pet’s health. Urinalysis helps assess urine concentration and look for changes such as blood, crystals or signs of inflammation.

Fecal testing checks for intestinal parasites.

These tests may complement bloodwork or investigate specific symptoms. The team will explain whether a sample is needed and how it should be collected.

Urine concentration and chemical analysis

Microscopic examination of urine sediment

Fecal screening for intestinal parasites

Cytology and additional testing

Cytology involves examining cells under a microscope. Samples from selected lumps, skin or other affected areas may help investigate inflammation, infection or abnormal cell populations.

Some findings require further testing before a diagnosis can be made. When necessary, samples can be sent to an outside laboratory for specialized analysis or additional interpretation.

Microscopic evaluation of collected cell samples

Assessment of selected lumps or skin concerns

Access to specialized reference-laboratory testing

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