Lab Tests
Urinalysis
Your pet’s urine may seem like a simple waste product, but it holds a wealth of information about their internal health. At Veterinary Diagnostic Centre, Urinalysis plays a crucial role in uncovering potential health issues and ensuring your furry friend thrives.
Description
This test includes the analysis of physical parameters of urine as well as chemical parameters like pH, specific gravity, urobilonogen, glucose, ketones and microscopic analysis for cells, crystals and cast.
Description
This test determines protein and creatinine ratios from urine which directly correlates with kidney function.
Description
This test estimates the level of urinary microproteins especially albumin
Description
This test includes the analysis of physical parameters of urine as well as chemical parameters like pH, specific gravity, urobilonogen, glucose, ketones and microscopic analysis for cells, crystals and cast.| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Method |
Dipstick analysis |
| Test Turnaround | 1 day |
| Specimen Required |
Urine in sterile container |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 10mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 5mL |
| Rejection Criteria |
Specimen contaminated by external particles |
| Collection Container | 50 mL sterile, leak-proof collection vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
This test identify the presence of aerobic and facultative anaerobic pathologenic bacteria from urine and assess its sensitivity to various antibiotics.
| Species | All species |
| Method | Aerobic culture |
| Test Turnaround | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required | Urine in sterile, leak-proof container |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 10mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 5mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen contaminated by external particles. Sample kept at room temperature for more than 24 hours |
| Collection Container | 50 mL sterile, leak-proof collection vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
This test determines protein and creatinine ratios from urine which directly correlates with kidney function.
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Test Turnaround | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required | Urine in sterile, leak-proof container |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 5mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen contaminated by external particles. Sample kept at room temperature for more than 24 hours |
| Collection Container | 50 mL sterile, leak-proof collection vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |
Description
This test estimates the level of urinary microproteins especially albumin
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Test Turnaround | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required | Urine in sterile, leak-proof container |
| Ideal Sample Volume | 5mL |
| Min Sample Volume | 1mL |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen contaminated by external particles. Sample kept at room temperature for more than 24 hours |
| Collection Container | 50 mL sterile, leak-proof collection vial |
| Packing Instructions | Ship in insulated container with ice packs for next days delivery |
| Special Instructions | Refrigerate, donot freeze. |