What type of lab tests do veterinarians use?

There are many different lab tests. We've talked about some of those. It may be a routine screen of infection for cats, which is very common—feline leukemia or FIV test. Lab tests can also be something other than blood work. We've talked about blood work, but other routine lab tests could be a stool check on your pet for parasites. It could also be a urine check, so there are many different lab tests that we can run.

Common lab tests include a complete blood count (CBC) that examines white and red blood cell levels, a chemistry panel that evaluates liver, kidney, and overall organ function, electrolytes, and blood sugar, and a urinalysis to check for any inappropriate proteins or difficulty concentrating urine.