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Nassau Veterinary Clinic offers its patients the speed and
convenience of a state-of-the-art in-house laboratory. Many
tests can be run quickly, giving the veterinarian valuable
information during the course of an appointment.
We are able to perform emergency, pre-surgical and routine
blood chemistries, as well as CBCs with our Vet Test IDEXX
machines. Our in-house lab also provides advantages to our
diabetic patients. Technicians can monitor blood glucose levels
throughout the day in order for their veterinarian to best
regulate them.
In addition to our computerized system, NVC employs trained
technical staff to perform various manual laboratory services.
Cytology samples are read daily to differentiate the severity
of various tumor cells. Ear swabs and skin scrapings are observed
for infections, yeast, bacteria and mites. All cytology slides
are stained with Rapid Diff Stain. Urine samples are analyzed
to observe sediment for infection,and/or cancerous cells.
Fecal floats are read regularly on all pets, including exotics,
to check for internal parasites. We also routinely run SNAP
tests for Feline Leukemia/FIV, Lyme screening and canine heartworm.
SNAP tests are quick, easy and accurate.
Some testing done at NVC requires referral laboratories.
Thyroid tests are shipped to Michigan State University. Blood
titers for Parvo, Distemper and Lyme Disease are done at Cornell.
IDEXX Lab runs diagnostic tests such as comprehensive chemistries,
histopathy, immunology, microbiology and therapeutic drug
monitoring.
Ultimately, NVC's laboratory goal is to provide your
pet's veterinarian with the finest in diagnostic testing to
best serve all patients' needs.
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