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Laboratory & Blood Tests
Blood tests take the guesswork out of diagnosis.
Throne Vets offers in-house and send-away laboratory testing for pets across Greater Glasgow, covering routine pre-anaesthetic bloods, organ function checks, hormone panels, and investigation of ongoing health concerns.
Understanding what's happening internally helps us make better treatment decisions and catch problems early. Samples are collected during your home visit, so there's no unnecessary stress for you or your pet.
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Laboratory & Blood Tests Frequently Asked Questions
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Blood tests help assess organ function, detect infection, check hormone levels, identify anaemia, and monitor pets on long-term medication. They're also routinely recommended before any procedure involving sedation or anaesthesia.
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Some in-house tests return results during the same appointment. Send-away laboratory results typically come back within 24 to 48 hours, and we'll contact you as soon as they're available.
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For certain tests, yes. Fasting for a few hours improves the accuracy of some panels. Your vet will advise you on this when booking.
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A standard panel typically covers kidney and liver function, blood cell counts, glucose, and protein levels. Additional markers can be included depending on your pet's symptoms or history.
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Yes, blood testing is available for rabbits and some other small animals where it's clinically appropriate. We'll advise on what's possible based on your pet's species and size.