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At Companion Veterinary Hospital<\/a> in Blaine, MN, we use in-house diagnostic testing to help identify health concerns in dogs and cats quickly and accurately. 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look beyond visible symptoms and better understand what\u2019s happening inside your pet\u2019s body. At Companion Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, we offer a range of in-house diagnostic services so results can be reviewed quickly and used to guide timely care decisions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”In-House Laboratory Testing” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font_size=”24px” width=”47%” width_tablet=”47%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_margin=”|5%|||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”display:inline-block!important;vertical-align:top!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Our clinic offers comprehensive lab services, including bloodwork (CBC and chemistry panels), cytology, urinalysis, and fecal testing. 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Our veterinarian uses these tools to gather clear answers, reduce guesswork, and provide straightforward recommendations for your pet\u2019s care.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][dsm_card_carousel slide_to_show=”2″ multiple_slide_row=”on” space_between=”40″ arrows=”off” dots=”off” touch_move=”on” slide_to_show_tablet=”2″ slide_to_show_phone=”1″ slide_to_show_last_edited=”on|phone” slide_row_tablet=”1″ slide_row_phone=”2″ slide_row_last_edited=”on|tablet” space_between_tablet=”40″ space_between_phone=”30″ space_between_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][dsm_card_carousel_child title=”Identifying Health Concerns” image=”https:\/\/companionveterinary.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dog-silhouette-and-red-paw-prints-150px-1.png” image_as_background=”off” image_width=”120px” alt=”blank circle photo” content_padding=”15px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”gcid-primary-color” header_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” parent_button=”off” parent_header_level=”h4″]<\/p>\n Testing helps detect issues such as infections, organ changes, parasites, or underlying disease when pets show symptoms like low energy, appetite changes, or unusual behavior.<\/p>\n [\/dsm_card_carousel_child][dsm_card_carousel_child title=”Ongoing Health Monitoring” image=”https:\/\/companionveterinary.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cat-silhouette-and-green-paw-prints-150px-2.png” image_as_background=”off” image_width=”120px” alt=”blank circle photo” content_padding=”15px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” button_url_new_window=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”gcid-primary-color” header_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” parent_button=”off” parent_header_level=”h4″]<\/p>\n Diagnostic tests are also used to track chronic conditions, evaluate treatment progress, and support preventive care through routine screenings and senior pet health evaluations.<\/p>\n [\/dsm_card_carousel_child][\/dsm_card_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/companionveterinary.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/two-young-dogs-resting-on-towel-at-veterinary-clinic-1.jpg” title_text=”two-young-dogs-resting-on-towel-at-veterinary-clinic-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#D1CE9E” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.18)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Veterinary Diagnostics in Blaine, MN At Companion Veterinary Hospital in Blaine, MN, we use in-house diagnostic testing to help identify health concerns in dogs and cats quickly and accurately. From digital X-rays to lab work and ultrasounds, our team gathers the information needed to create clear, effective treatment plans tailored to your pet\u2019s condition.Subheading<\/h4>\n
Advanced Insight into Your Pet\u2019s Health<\/h2>\n
When Diagnostic Testing Is Recommended<\/h2>\n
Testing helps identify illness and monitor your pet\u2019s health over time.<\/h4>\n