Laboratory Services
A comprehensive range of clinical pathology services specifically designed for the particular needs of equine vets
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Histopathology
Liphook Equine Hospital offers a comprehensive histopathology service
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Cytology
Cytology is a straight-forward and valuable diagnostic technique for the investigation of cellular pathology.
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Faecal analysis
A useful diagnostic step for the investigation of weight loss, recurrent colic and diarrhoea/colitis cases
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Dermatology
Skin scrapings and hair plucks are examined microscopically for ectoparasites and dermatophytes
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Endocrinology
Including tests to investigate Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) and pregnancy diagnosis
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Haematology and biochemistry
Haematological assessment can be help to support a diagnosis of anaemia, haemoconcentration, and bacterial or viral infections.
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Microbiology
Samples can be cultured under aerobic, microaerophillic and anaerobic conditions using a variety of non-selective and selective culture media
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Serology
Serum samples can tested for Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi).
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Urinalysis
Used in investigations of recurrent colic, stranguria, dysuria, polyuria, polydypsia weight loss and other complaints
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Quality assurance
Our diagnostic testing protocols are carried out in accordance with a stringent quality assurance policy
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What our clients say
For many years our practice have used the LEH lab for our clinical pathology work. Andy and the rest of his team offer an amazingly efficient, thorough and friendly service. The advice and support they provide is on an individual case by case basis and has proved invaluable many times. This close working relationship makes them feel like the ‘extremely knowledgable’ colleague within the practice!
— Alistair Field MRCVS, Clent Hills Veterinary Group, Worcs.