Lab & Diagnostics
Answers in minutes, not days.
When your pet is unwell, waiting days for test results is stressful — for you and your animal. Our in-house diagnostic lab is designed to deliver most results within 30 minutes, so we can diagnose accurately and start treatment on the same visit.
We run complete blood counts (CBC), blood chemistry panels (kidney, liver, glucose, electrolytes), urinalysis, faecal parasite screens, and skin scrapes on-site. For more specialised tests — hormonal assays, histopathology, culture and sensitivity — we partner with accredited reference laboratories in Nairobi with next-day turnaround.
Our imaging suite includes digital X-ray (radiography) for bones, chest, and abdominal assessment, plus ultrasound for soft-tissue evaluation. Ultrasound is particularly valuable for pregnancy confirmation, cardiac screening, abdominal organ checks, and guided sampling of suspicious masses.
Diagnostics aren't just for sick pets. Pre-surgical blood work ensures your pet is safe for anaesthesia. Wellness blood panels for senior pets catch kidney disease, diabetes, and thyroid problems months before symptoms appear. The earlier we detect, the better the outcome.
Why choose us for lab & diagnostics
Results in 30 minutes
CBC, chemistry, and urinalysis results are ready while you wait — no second visit needed for most cases.
In-house lab equipment
Haematology analyser, chemistry analyser, centrifuge, microscope, and refractometer — all on-site.
Digital X-ray
High-resolution radiographs of bones, chest, and abdomen with instant image availability and easy sharing.
Ultrasound imaging
Real-time soft-tissue assessment for pregnancies, cardiac evaluation, abdominal organs, and mass sampling.
Comprehensive test menu
Blood, urine, faecal, skin, ear cytology, and more. If we can't run it in-house, our reference lab can.
Reference lab partnerships
For histopathology, hormonal panels, and culture/sensitivity — samples are couriered daily with next-day results.
What's included
Every lab & diagnostics appointment at The Animal Doctor includes the following as standard.
Pricing: CBC from KSh 1,500. Chemistry panel from KSh 2,500. X-rays from KSh 3,000 (2 views). Ultrasound from KSh 4,000. Bundled wellness panels available at discounted rates.
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Blood chemistry panel (renal, hepatic, glucose)
- Urinalysis (dipstick, SG, sediment)
- Faecal parasite screening
- Skin scrapes & ear cytology
- Digital X-ray (2–3 views)
- Abdominal / cardiac ultrasound
- Fine-needle aspirate & cytology
- Pre-surgical anaesthetic screening
- Reference lab send-outs (next-day)
How it works
Clinical examination
The vet examines your pet first — diagnostics are guided by clinical findings, not ordered blindly.
Sample collection
Blood, urine, or other samples are collected gently. Most pets tolerate this very well with minimal stress.
In-house analysis
Samples are processed immediately. Results appear on-screen in 10–30 minutes depending on the test.
Diagnosis & treatment plan
The vet walks you through results in plain language, explains the diagnosis, and starts treatment the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my pet need blood work if it seems healthy?
Does blood collection hurt my pet?
How quickly will I get results?
Can you email me the results?
Does my pet need to fast before blood work?
Ready to book?
Schedule an appointment online or reach out on WhatsApp and we'll get back to you within 2 hours.