Diagnostics
Laboratory, ultrasound, X-ray and ECG – complete diagnostics in a single clinic.
Each method answers a different question about the same patient. The table below shows what each one sees, when we recommend it, and what needs to be prepared.
We perform all four diagnostic methods in the same place, so the results are compared with each other and with the clinical examination — with no waiting for an outside laboratory.
Comparison of methods
| Method | What we examine | How it complements the exam | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Blood, urine and cell composition — how organs work. | Provides measurable values alongside the clinical exam findings, before anesthesia and when monitoring treatment. | Laboratory → |
| Ultrasound | Structure of organs and superficial structures — what the organ looks like. | Reveals changes that cannot be felt; complements the laboratory finding with an image of the organ. | Ultrasound → |
| X-ray | Relationship of bones, chest and abdominal organs. | Sees what ultrasound does not show: bones, the chest and foreign bodies. | X-ray → |
| ECG | Heart rhythm and conduction. | Detects arrhythmias that cannot be confirmed by examination or by imaging. | ECG → |
What to prepare before the test
- Laboratory. Fasting is required for biochemical and other blood analyses.
- Ultrasound. Sedation is usually not required.
- X-ray. Some imaging requires sedation with analgesia or short-term anesthesia.
- ECG. No special preparation; the pet needs to lie calmly.
Are all tests performed at the clinic?
Laboratory analyses, ultrasound, X-ray and ECG are all performed within our clinic. That is why the finding and the clinical examination come together in a single visit.
Which diagnostic test do you start with?
After the basic clinical examination, we decide on any additional tests such as laboratory analyses, ultrasound diagnostics or X-ray examinations.
What should be prepared before drawing blood?
Fasting is required when blood is taken for biochemical and other analyses, or when a pet is put under anesthesia. When scheduling, we will guide you through everything that is needed.
Schedule Diagnostics
Describe your pet's symptoms over the phone — we will suggest which test is the right first step.