Laboratory Services in Westlake Village, CA

The Anza Animal Clinic conducts veterinary laboratory testing at our facility. Our pet laboratory is available to residents of Thousand Oaks, Newburyport Park, Lake Sherwood, Oak Park, West Lake, Agoura Hills and the surrounding area. We receive results much sooner than if we sent your pet’s sample out. That means, we get the diagnostic test results sooner and are able to treat your pet sooner.

We offer state-of-the-art laboratory services to ensure your pets get the best treatment possible. In our On-Site Clinical Laboratory we also use other diagnostic tools like X-Ray and Blood Pressure Monitoring to guarantee that we do everything we can to properly diagnose your pet.

Benefits of On-Site Testing

When we’re able to send the test results to our on-site lab, we’re able to get the test results sooner, and you worry less. Once we receive them, we’re able to start the treatment process. Ultimately, this means your pet receives the best prognosis for recovery. On-site testing ensures the results are more accurate, too.

When We Conduct Laboratory Testing

We may conduct laboratory testing during a wellness visit or when you bring your pet to us when something is wrong. We use laboratory testing before your pet goes in for surgery, so we know if the surgery is safe to go through with and if any further measures are necessary to ensure a positive outcome of the surgery. If we have any reason to believe your pet is sick during a wellness visit, we’ll conduct pet laboratory testing as part of the diagnostic process.

Tests We Conduct

We take the necessary samples based on what we’re testing for. For instance, we take stool, blood, urine, hair or skin and test it in our lab. Our vet will collect the sample, and the results are sent to the lab for analysis. We may conduct a complete blood cell count, also known as a (CBC). This determines the concentration of different blood cells in the body, which helps us diagnose infections, anemia and other conditions that may alter your pet’s blood cell counts. Our veterinarian may collect blood for a chemistry analysis. It tests for the level of glucose, cholesterol, vitamins and other substances in the blood. This particular screening may help detect conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. Additionally, certain test results may determine if your cat or dog has a kidney or liver problem. We test your pet’s electrolyte amount as well.

Learn More

For more information on our in-house lab services or to Make An Appointment for testing, call us at (805) 495-1059.