Pet Blood Work & Lab Tests in Mansfield, TX, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Mansfield is a vet in Mansfield, TX, with an in-house lab that runs many blood, urine and stool tests during the visit. That means you often hear results before you leave, instead of waiting by the phone for a day or two. Tests the clinic can't run on site go out to a reference lab, and the team calls you when they come back.

Call (817) 241-2355 or book online. Lab work can be added to most visits.

When does my pet need blood work?

The vet will suggest lab work when it would change the plan. The most common reasons:

• A sick pet. Vomiting, drinking a lot, weight loss or low energy often need blood work to find the cause.

• Before anesthesia. Pre-op tests show how the liver and kidneys will handle surgery or a dental cleaning.

• Senior checkups. Problems like kidney disease, thyroid disease and diabetes often show up in blood work before you see signs at home.

• Long-term medicine. Some arthritis, seizure and thyroid medicines need regular checks.

• A yearly baseline. Results from a healthy year make it easier to spot change later.

Across Petfolk, senior cats were about twice as likely to get blood work at a wellness visit as younger adult cats from October 2025 through September 2026 (34% versus 18%). Cats are experts at hiding illness, and numbers often catch it first.

Which tests are most common?

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

• Chemistry panel: liver, kidneys, blood sugar, protein and electrolytes.

• Urinalysis: kidney function, urinary tract infections and crystals.

• Fecal test: worms and other gut parasites.

• Heartworm and tick-borne disease test: a quick blood test for dogs.

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

They offer in house blood and urine tests and I had results within the hour.

Lisa B., Google review

How is blood drawn without stress?

Most draws take a minute or two, usually from a leg or the neck. Fear Free, gentle handling, treats and a calm room help a lot, and nervous pets can have a family member nearby when it's safe. If your pet gets very anxious at the vet, ask about calming medicine before the visit.

Some tests need fasting. If your pet's test does, the team will tell you when to pick up the food bowl the night before. Water is usually fine.

Reading the results together

The vet goes over each result with you in plain words: what is normal, what is a little off and what needs action. A single number slightly out of range isn't always a problem, and the vet will tell you when a recheck is better than more tests. You can find your pet's records in the Petfolk app.

If a result points to a problem, the vet will lay out the next step and why it matters: a diet change, a new medicine, more tests, or simply a recheck in a few weeks to see whether the number moves. Ask for a copy to keep with your pet's papers. A short note on the date, the value and what the vet said makes the next visit easier.

Paying for lab work

Lab work is added only with your okay. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A wellness exam at Petfolk Mansfield starts at $99, and a sick or urgent exam starts at $135.

New to Mansfield with an older pet?

If your pet had blood work at a past vet, ask that clinic to send the results before your first visit. Comparing old and new numbers is how slow changes get caught. For pets over 7, see senior pet care in Mansfield.

If your pet suddenly collapses, has pale gums or struggles to breathe, don't wait for a lab visit. Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital such as Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists at 301 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd.

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