Pet Blood Work & Lab Testing in Boynton Beach, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Boynton Beach is a veterinary clinic in Boynton Beach, FL, with an in-house lab for dogs and cats. Blood work checks organs like the kidneys and liver, counts red and white blood cells, and screens for infection and disease. Urine and stool tests add more pieces to the picture.

Many tests can be run while you wait, so the vet can make treatment decisions at the same visit. Some special tests go to an outside lab.

Call (561) 200-1214, book online or walk in.

What does pet blood work show?

The two most common blood panels are:

• Complete blood count (CBC). Looks at red cells for anemia, white cells for infection or inflammation, and platelets for clotting.

• Chemistry panel. Shows how the kidneys, liver and pancreas are working, along with blood sugar, protein and key salts.

The vet may add a thyroid test for older cats, or a heartworm and tick-borne disease test for dogs. Across Petfolk, that heartworm and tick test is the single most-ordered in-house lab test (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026).

When does my pet need lab tests?

• At the wellness exam. A baseline when your pet is healthy makes it easier to spot change later.

• Before anesthesia. For surgery or a dental cleaning.

• When your pet is sick. Vomiting, drinking more water, weight loss or low energy.

• For pets on long-term medicine. Some drugs need a regular check of the liver or kidneys.

• As pets age. Across Petfolk, senior cats are about twice as likely to get blood work at a wellness visit as younger adult cats, 34% compared with 18% (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026).

Getting results back

Many in-house results are ready during the visit. When a test goes to an outside lab, the team will tell you about how long it takes and how they'll reach you.

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The vet will go over each number that is out of range, what it may mean, and whether it needs a recheck, more tests or treatment. Ask for a copy of the results for your records. If you have past lab reports from another vet, bring them, because trends over time are often more useful than one result.

Should my pet fast before blood work?

Often, yes, for a few hours, because a recent meal can change some results. Water is fine. Ask the team when you book. If your pet has diabetes or takes medicine with food, don't stop food or medicine on your own; the vet will tell you what to do.

Urine and stool tests

A urine test helps check the kidneys and bladder and can find crystals, infection or sugar. Bring a fresh sample in a clean container if you can, or the team can collect one at the clinic. A stool test looks for worms and other parasites, which thrive in South Florida's warm, wet weather all year.

What does lab testing cost?

The cost depends on which tests your pet needs. A wellness exam starts at $99 at Petfolk Boynton Beach, or is free with PetfolkCare, which starts at $199 a year. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, so a blood draw is quick and calm, with treats and gentle holds.

When results can't wait

If your pet is weak, has pale gums, stops eating or is vomiting again and again, call Petfolk Boynton Beach for a same-day visit. If your pet collapses or can't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) on North Congress Avenue.

Book lab work

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Boynton Beach is at 7375 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 435, Boynton Beach, FL 33437. Call (561) 200-1214. For yearly checks, see wellness exams in Boynton Beach and senior pet care in Boynton Beach.

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