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Cat Laboratory Tests

Maine coon cat getting blood drawn from veterinary technician.

Laboratory Testing for Cats

Laboratory testing helps us look beneath the surface, providing valuable information about your cat's overall health and helping us detect disease early.

What is Lab Work for a Cat and How is it Done?

Laboratory testing may be recommended as part of routine wellness care, before anesthesia or surgery, when starting certain medications, or when your cat is showing signs of illness. Blood work, urinalysis, fecal testing, and other diagnostic tests can help us identify problems sooner and guide treatment decisions.

What Can Lab Work Tell Us?

Depending on your cat's needs, laboratory testing may evaluate:

  • Kidney and liver function
  • Blood sugar levels
  • Hydration status
  • Electrolyte balance
  • Red and white blood cell counts
  • Thyroid function
  • Viral diseases such as FeLV and FIV
  • Urinary tract health
  • Intestinal parasites

Together, these tests provide a more complete picture of your cat's health and can help uncover conditions that may not yet be causing noticeable symptoms.

Maine coon with purple top vial for CBC at veterinarian.

The Value of Baseline Testing

Testing healthy cats establishes a baseline of what is normal for your individual pet. Future results can then be compared to those baseline values, helping us identify subtle changes and detect disease earlier.

A Complete Diagnostic Approach

Laboratory testing is an important tool, but it is only one part of the diagnostic process. We combine test results with your cat's medical history, physical examination findings, and, when needed, diagnostic imaging or specialty testing to develop the most accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Our in-house laboratory allows us to perform many tests quickly, often providing same-day results. For more specialized diagnostics, we partner with trusted veterinary reference laboratories to ensure your cat has access to comprehensive testing when needed.

orange cat with urinalysis stick for possible blood in urine.

At Tucker Road Animal Hospital, your pet is our priority. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call our team at (541) 386-1566, or you can email us at [email protected]. Our staff would love to talk with you!

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If you live in or near Hood River, OR, contact us today at (541) 386-1566 to set an appointment or if you have any questions about cat lab tests.