Contact Us 03 5796 2468
Contact Us 03 5796 2468

Avenel Equine Hospital boasts an on-site laboratory enabling us to offer same day laboratory services for our clients and referral veterinarians.

The laboratory is open 7 days per week expediting the turnaround time for obtaining results in the interest of rapid diagnosis. This service is supported by laboratory scientists and specialists in internal medicine.

SERVICES

Blood Screening

  • Haematology
  • Biochemistry
  • Fibrinogen
  • Serum Amyloid A
  • Packed Cell Volume
  • Total Protein
  • Lactate
  • Triglycerides
  • Glucose
  • Venous/ Arterial Blood Gas
  • Quantitative IgG

Faecal Analysis

  • Faecal Egg Count
  • Faecal Culture

Routine Pre-Breeding Cytology & Culture

  • Clitoral/ Uterine Swabs
  • Stallion Swabs
  • Uterine Lavage

Body Fluid Analysis

  • Joint Fluid
  • Peritoneal Fluid
  • Pleural Fluid
  • Transtracheal Wash
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage
  • Urine

Non-Body Fluid Cytology

  • Corneal
  • Wound
  • Nasal
  • IV Catheter

Culture  

  • General Culture, ID & Antimicrobial Sensitivities
  • Anaerobic Culture
  • Enrichment Culture
  • Fungal Culture
  • Blood Culture

Please contact the clinic, if you require a service not listed above.