In-House · Diagnostics

See it clearly, treat it sooner.

Digital X-ray, fast-scan ultrasound, and in-house lab — answers fast, treatment in the same visit.

Same-day usually
All ages welcome
Insurance friendly
Community-focused
Pet Diagnostics in Bastrop, TX — In-House Lab & Imaging — Bastrop Veterinary Hospital
Since
1974
Bastrop · TX
~45 min

Typical visit

By Appointment

Same-day usually available

Dogs & Cats

All ages welcome

Insurance Friendly

CareCredit accepted

Overview

When you need answers today.

In-house diagnostics means we can see what’s going on inside your pet during the same visit — no waiting days for outside labs to report.

Digital radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology are all on-site. Our team is trained to interpret results and act on them right away.

The promise: you walk in worried, you walk out with a plan.

Who this is for

What's Included

Everything we cover in this service

Each visit is tailored to your animal’s needs, but here’s the full scope of what we routinely offer.

★ IDEXX In-House Laboratory — Our Core Promise

IDEXX Catalyst One, Procyte, SediVue — chemistry panels, CBC, urinalysis, fecal floatation, PCV/TP, refractometer, microscopes. Results in minutes, not days.

Digital X-Rays (Radiology)

High-quality digital radiographs of bones, organs, and body cavities. Board-certified veterinary radiologist available for consultation on complex cases.

Fast-Scan Ultrasound

Soft tissue organ evaluation, pregnancy confirmation, and guided sample collection. Visiting radiologist scheduling or referral to Austin/College Station specialists for detailed studies.

Outside Laboratory

IDEXX, TVMDL, and other reference labs for cultures, titers, histopathology, and specialized testing.

Fecal & Parasite Testing

Fecal float, fecal PCR, heartworm antigen testing, and tick-borne disease screening — all processed in-house for fast results.

What to Expect

A predictable, gentle process

From the moment you book to the follow-up call after — here’s how a typical visit unfolds.

01

Doctor recommends diagnostics

Based on your pet’s physical exam, the doctor recommends the right tests.

02

Samples & imaging

Blood draw, urine, or imaging performed by skilled technicians.

03

Results in 30–60 min

In-house results ready within 30-60 minutes in most cases.

04

Doctor reviews findings

Doctor reviews findings and discusses next steps with you.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to questions Bastrop County families ask most.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to help by phone during business hours, or you can request an appointment online any time.

Most in-house results are ready within 30-60 minutes during your appointment. Outside lab results (cultures, histopathology) typically take 3-7 business days.

X-rays are best for bones, organ size, and dense structures like bladder stones. Ultrasound reveals soft tissue detail — architecture, fluid, masses, and pregnancy. Often both are used together.

Yes — our doctors perform fast-scan (FAST) ultrasound in-house for quick assessments. For a detailed diagnostic ultrasound, we’ll refer you to a specialist.

Yes. Pre-surgical bloodwork is standard to ensure your pet is a safe anesthesia candidate and helps us catch conditions that could affect surgical risk.

A fecal float detects intestinal parasite eggs (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, giardia) invisible to the naked eye. Annual fecal testing is recommended for all pets — many infections show no obvious symptoms.

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Ready When You Are

Need diagnostics today?

It’s easy to get on the books — give us a call or use the online scheduler. We’ll take it from there.