Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri: 9am – 6pm
Wed: 9am – 6pm (farm calls – large animal)
Hickory Hill Veterinary Services offers comprehensive in-house diagnostic laboratory services in Tampa, providing fast, accurate test results to guide your pet’s care.
Veterinary diagnostic laboratory testing encompasses a wide range of blood, urine, fecal, and tissue analyses that give our veterinarians critical insight into your pet’s health. Common tests include complete blood counts (CBC), blood chemistry panels, urinalysis, fecal parasite screens, heartworm and tick-borne disease tests, thyroid panels, and more. Our in-house laboratory allows us to process many tests on-site for same-day results, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment. For specialized testing, we partner with an external veterinary reference laboratory to ensure comprehensive diagnostic capability.
Our veterinary team at Hickory Hill Veterinary Services ensures diagnostic laboratory testing is efficient and minimally stressful for your pet.
Depending on the tests ordered, our team collects blood, urine, or fecal samples using gentle, low-stress techniques. We explain each step to keep you informed and comfortable throughout the process.
Many tests are processed immediately in our on-site laboratory, with results available within minutes to hours during the same appointment.
Our veterinarian reviews test results in the context of your pet’s history and clinical signs, explaining findings in clear, understandable language.
Based on laboratory results, our team develops or adjusts a treatment plan and preventive care protocol tailored to your pet’s specific health needs.
Laboratory testing provides objective data that physical examination alone cannot reveal, allowing our veterinarians to diagnose conditions accurately and monitor treatment effectiveness.
Blood panels can identify kidney disease, liver dysfunction, diabetes, and anemia before clinical signs appear, allowing for earlier, more effective intervention.
For pets on long-term medications or with ongoing health conditions, regular lab monitoring ensures treatments remain safe and effective.
Pre-anesthetic bloodwork assesses organ function before surgery, identifying risks and allowing our team to tailor anesthesia protocols for maximum safety.
We offer CBC, blood chemistry panels, urinalysis, fecal parasite screens, heartworm and tick-borne disease panels, thyroid testing, pre-surgical bloodwork, and more. Specialized panels are available through our reference lab partnership. Call (813) 373-5924 for details.
Lab testing costs vary by panel type and species. In-house results are often available the same day; reference lab results may take 1–2 days. Call (813) 373-5924 for current pricing.
Some blood panels require fasting for 8–12 hours prior to collection. Our team will advise you at the time of scheduling. Urine and fecal samples can sometimes be collected at home and brought in.
Laboratory testing can diagnose or monitor kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, anemia, infections, parasites, heartworm, tick-borne illnesses, and many other conditions in pets and livestock.
Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
Get fast, accurate answers about your pet’s health in Tampa. Call (813) 373-5924 or visit 326 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am–6pm.
