Diagnostic Imaging

A number of imaging procedures have been developed to help diagnose diseases in humans, and many of these have been adapted for use in animals. Most imaging methods provide a lot of information by noninvasive and economical means and, at the same time, do not cha

Some of the most common basic tests performed by a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or laboratory personnel are discussed below. Tests may be performed at your veterinarian’s clinic, or samples may be sent out to a laboratory.

There are several categories of diagnostic tests that may be performed to help your veterinarian determine the cause of your pet’s illness.

When you have a health problem, your doctor may order blood tests, imaging, or other tests to help pinpoint the cause of the problem. When your pet has a health problem, your veterinarian will often order similar tests to determine the cause and seriousness of your pet’s condition. Depending on the tests needed and the facilities ava

Although not a test or imaging procedure, radiation therapy is discussed here because, like several imaging techniques, it uses ionizing radiation and is typically done under the direction of a veterinary radiologist. In veterinary practice, this treatment is ver