Full Service Laboratory

The laboratory at Pioneer Equine Hospital allows our veterinarians to obtain important information quickly to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment of our patients. We perform complete blood counts, fibrinogen, electrolytes, Serum Amyloid A (SAA), Foal IgG snap tests, metabolic blood work (insulin and ACTH), and chemistry panels on-site. All of our surgery patients can have a complete blood count and blood chemistry performed before a procedure is done. Microscopic examination of blood and fluid, culture and sensitivity of fluid samples, can also be performed by our technicians. Pioneer has the convenience of processing Interluekin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Pro-Stride™ Autologous Protein Solution enabling quick turn-around and implement of therapeutics efficiently. We also have on site PCR for EHV-1, Strangles, and Salmonella.

Blood tubes on a rocker in preparation for blood work in the laboratory at Pioneer Equine hospital.
An in house blood work machine used to measure insulin and acth for testing for equine metabolic disease and pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction.
A centrifuge used for pro-stride and alpha2EQ preparation and the Magellen PRP system to make orthobiologic therapies for the treatment of tendon, ligament, and joint injuries.
The fluxergy PCR machine used to test for EHV-1, Strangles, and Salmonella in house.
The Idexx CBC and Chemistry machines used to run routine blood work on hospitalized and pre- and post-surgery patients at Pioneer Equine Hospital.
A blood agar plate used for culture and sensitivity for a wound requiring antibiotics in the lab at Pioneer Equine Hospital.