Lab Tests

Blood samples taken at the clinic are transferred to our laboratory at the main hospital and forwarded for testing as appropriate.

The majority of test results are available within one to five days.

Ideally, blood samples are taken early in the week, particularly if the samples are to be forwarded to an outside laboratory. This is to decrease the risk of samples deteriorating due to weekend postal delays.

Blood testing is used when it is not immediately apparent what the problem is with a horse, or for further investigation and monitoring of problems.

It can also be used for determination of pregnancy in some cases.

Faecal samples can be submitted for worm egg counts to aid in a worm control programme.