Pet Blood Work & Lab Testing in Fishers, IN, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is a vet in Fishers, IN, with an in-house lab for many blood, urine and stool tests. When your pet is sick, that means the vet can often get answers while you wait, instead of days later.

Some special tests still go to an outside reference lab. The team tells you which ones, and when to expect results.

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What does blood work tell the vet?

The two most common blood tests look at different things:

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

• Chemistry panel: how the kidneys and liver are working, plus blood sugar, protein and key salts. In older pets, the vet may add a thyroid test.

Together they help explain signs like drinking a lot, weight loss, vomiting or low energy. They also show whether a pet is ready for anesthesia before surgery.

When should my pet have lab tests?

• Sick visits: to find the cause of vomiting, a fever, peeing a lot or a pet who just isn't right.

• Before anesthesia: for a dental cleaning, spay, neuter or other surgery.

• Senior checkups: to catch kidney, liver and thyroid changes early. Across Petfolk, senior cats get blood work at about 34 in every 100 wellness visits, close to double the rate for younger adult cats, at 18 (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

• Long-term medicine: some drugs for pain, seizures or thyroid need regular checks.

• Yearly screening: a heartworm and tick disease test for dogs, and a stool test for worms.

Results while you wait

One Fishers cat parent, whose cat was spending a long time in the litter box, wrote about getting a fast answer:

They had all the equipment to run the tests in house, which helped get the diagnosis in minutes vs hours.

Nicki M., Google review

The vet goes over each result with you and explains which numbers matter and which are just a little off.

You can ask for a copy of the results to keep with your pet's records. That helps if you see a specialist later or move.

Does my pet need to fast before blood work?

Sometimes. For a planned chemistry panel, the vet may ask you to hold food for several hours, because a recent meal can cloud the sample. Water is usually fine. For a sick pet, don't wait; the team will test with what they have. Call Petfolk Fishers if you're unsure.

A quick, careful sample

Fear Free and gentle handling are standard at every Petfolk clinic. Most blood draws take less than a minute from a leg or neck vein. Treats, a calm room and a soft towel help, especially for cats. For a urine sample, the vet may use a tiny needle guided by ultrasound, which is quick and very clean.

What happens if a result is abnormal?

One odd number does not always mean disease. The vet looks at your pet's signs and history, and may suggest repeating the test, adding a urine test, or doing an x-ray or ultrasound. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Urine and stool tests matter too

Blood is only part of the picture. A urine test shows how well the kidneys concentrate, and it can find crystals, sugar or signs of a bladder infection. That is why the vet often asks for both when an older cat starts drinking more. A stool test looks for worm eggs and other parasites that can cause diarrhea or weight loss, even in pets who seem fine. Bring a fresh sample from the last 12 hours if you can.

If your pet is very sick

If your pet collapses, has pale gums, or can't stand, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as MedVet Indianapolis at 9650 Mayflower Park Dr in Carmel, or VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Fishers.

Find the lab

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Fishers is at 8711 E 106th St, Suite 160, Fishers, IN 46037, near 106th Street and Lantern Road. Pets 7 and older may also want a senior visit.

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