Pet Blood Work and Lab Testing in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, with an in-house laboratory for dogs and cats. Many blood, urine and stool tests run right in the clinic, so the vet can often explain results before you leave. Tests that need special equipment go to an outside lab.

Lab work shows what an exam can't. A pet can look fine on the table while a kidney value or blood sugar is already drifting.

Call (770) 637-0032, book online or walk in.

What does a blood test show?

Most visits use two basic panels:

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

• Chemistry panel. Kidney and liver values, blood sugar, protein and key salts such as potassium.

Depending on the reason for the visit, the vet may add a thyroid level, a heartworm and tick disease test, or a check for feline leukemia and FIV in cats.

Brought him in for urinary symptoms and they were able to quickly and diligently diagnose him with their onsite lab.

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Signs worth a lab check

Ask about lab work when you notice:

• More drinking and peeing than usual

• Weight loss with a normal or bigger appetite

• Pale gums or less energy on walks

• A yellow tint to the eyes or gums

• Vomiting that keeps coming back

• A cat who suddenly hides more or grooms less

These signs can point to kidney disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid in cats, or liver trouble. Each one is easier to manage when it is found early.

Dogs who hike the leashed trails at Simpsonwood Park pick up ticks, and the yearly heartworm blood test also screens for several tick-borne diseases. See heartworm testing in Peachtree Corners.

Why test a pet who seems healthy?

A baseline. Numbers taken while your pet is well make later changes easier to spot. That matters most as pets age. Between Oct 1, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026, senior cats across Petfolk had blood work at a wellness visit about twice as often as younger adult cats: 34% compared with 18%. Cats hide kidney and thyroid disease well, and blood work often finds it first.

Blood work is also checked before anesthesia, so the vet knows the liver and kidneys can handle the drugs. See pet surgery in Peachtree Corners.

Does my pet need to fast before blood work?

Sometimes. For a chemistry panel, many vets prefer no food for 8 to 12 hours, because a recent meal can cloud the sample and raise blood sugar. Water is fine. Ask the team when you book, since a fast isn't needed for every test, and diabetic pets have their own rules.

Urine and stool tell their own story

A urinalysis checks for infection, crystals, sugar and how well the kidneys concentrate urine. It is often the key test for a cat who pees outside the box or a dog who asks to go out all night. Stool tests look for worms and other parasites; see fecal exams in Peachtree Corners.

Bring a fresh urine sample in a clean container if you can catch one. If not, the team can collect it at the visit.

Results you can follow

The vet walks you through each value that is out of range and what it could mean. 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 used for every blood draw, with treats, a calm room and the fewest pokes possible. Ask for a copy of the results for your records or for a specialist.

If your pet gets worse while you wait

Most outside-lab results come back within a few days, and the team calls you. If your pet stops eating, vomits again and again, or seems weak, call (770) 637-0032 for a same-day recheck. Collapse, labored breathing or pale gums needs a 24-hour emergency hospital, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Visit the lab

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, near Peachtree Corners Town Center.

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