Pet Blood Work and Lab Testing in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, with an in-house lab for many blood, urine and stool tests. That means the vet often has answers before you leave, instead of calling you days later. Lab work helps find illness early, check that medicines are safe, and get a sick pet on the right treatment fast.

Book online, walk in, or call (689) 400-8901.

When does my pet need blood work?

The vet may suggest lab work:

• When your pet is sick. Vomiting, drinking a lot, weight loss or low energy all have many causes. Blood work narrows them down.

• Before anesthesia, such as for a dental cleaning or surgery, to make sure the liver and kidneys can handle it.

• At senior checkups. Kidney, liver and thyroid problems often start quietly. See senior pet care in Lake Mary.

• For long-term medicines, such as some arthritis, seizure or thyroid drugs, which need regular checks.

• For a yearly baseline, so the vet can spot changes from your pet's normal.

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 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). Cats hide illness well, so lab work is often the first clue.

What do the common tests show?

• 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.

• Thyroid test: common in older cats who lose weight while eating well.

• Urinalysis: kidney health, bladder infection, crystals and diabetes clues.

• Heartworm and tick-borne disease test for dogs. See heartworm testing in Lake Mary.

• Fecal test for worms and other parasites.

Some special tests go to an outside lab. The team will tell you which ones and when to expect results.

How do I get my pet ready for lab work?

Ask when you book. For some tests the vet wants your pet's stomach empty, so you may be asked to hold breakfast that morning. Water is usually fine. If you are bringing a urine sample, collect the first one of the morning in a clean container and bring it within a few hours.

What happens during the blood draw?

A team member takes a small amount of blood, usually from a leg or the neck. Most pets barely notice. Fear Free handling means the team uses treats, a calm space and a gentle hold, and you can stay with your pet in the room.

Lab is co-located, very clean, modern environment.

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When the results are in, the vet walks you through what each number means, what is normal for your pet's age, and what comes next. Ask for a copy for your records.

One result that is a little off is not always a problem. Lab values can shift with stress, a recent meal or a hot day. The vet looks at the whole picture, and may suggest repeating a test in a few weeks to see if a number is a trend or a one-time blip. Rechecks for pets on long-term medicine are often quick visits that fit around a busy Lake Mary schedule.

Cost of lab work

A wellness exam at Petfolk Lake Mary starts at $99, and a sick exam starts at $135. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

When results need fast action

Most lab results lead to a plan you start at home. If a test shows a serious problem that needs care through the night, such as fluids around the clock, the vet will help you move to a 24-hour emergency hospital and can share the results so the hospital starts with the full picture. The nearest is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park.

Find us off I-4

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746, with free parking. It is open weekends, walk-ins are welcome, and same-day appointments are available. Call (689) 400-8901.

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