Laboratory Diagnostics
State-of-the-art imaging and laboratory services for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning, enabling precise insights that guide effective, results-driven care.
CEC
Overview
Reliable, Speedy, Comprehensive Test Results
The lab is one of the most important rooms in our practice; here we can see your horse on the cellular level. We have the ability to run all kinds of blood work (complete blood counts, chemistries, total proteins, fibrinogens, SAA’S, etc.), examine fecal samples, process Coggins tests, create regenerative medications, and more!
01. Digital Radiography
02. Ultrasound Imaging
03. Endoscopy and Gastroscopy
04. Specialized Laboratory Testing
05. Gait Analysis Technology
06. Complete Blood Work Chemistry Panels
In-House Laboratory
Timely Answers.
Informed Care.
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Chemistry / CBC
Our complete blood count and chemistry analyzers provide valuable information about your horse’s overall systemic health, often in 20 minutes or less.
Our in-house laboratory allows our veterinarians to gather important diagnostic information, prepare specialized treatments, and make informed decisions without unnecessary delay.
From routine wellness testing and travel documents to regenerative medicine preparation, our laboratory supports horses through every stage of care.
02Coggins Testing
Coggins testing screens for antibodies associated with Equine Infectious Anemia, an incurable and transmissible viral disease of horses.Current negative test results are commonly required for interstate travel, international travel, shows, boarding facilities, and other equine events.03
Health Certificates
Our veterinarians are authorized to perform the examinations and documentation required for interstate and international equine travel.
Requirements vary by destination, so contact our team well before your planned departure.
In-House Laboratory
Timely Answers.
Informed Care.
Our in-house laboratory allows our veterinarians to gather important diagnostic information, prepare specialized treatments, and make informed decisions without unnecessary delay.
From routine wellness testing and travel documents to regenerative medicine preparation, our laboratory supports horses through every stage of care.
CBC & Chemistry
Our complete blood count and chemistry analyzers provide valuable information about your horse’s overall systemic health, often in 20 minutes or less.
Coggins Testing
Coggins testing screens for antibodies associated with Equine Infectious Anemia, an incurable and transmissible viral disease of horses.
Current negative test results are commonly required for interstate travel, international travel, shows, boarding facilities, and other equine events.
Health Certificates
Our veterinarians are authorized to perform the examinations and documentation required for interstate and international equine travel.
Requirements vary by destination, so contact our team well before your planned departure.
Fecal Egg Counts
Fecal egg counts help us evaluate your horse’s parasite burden and create a more individualized deworming program.
Because horses do not all respond to the same parasite-control schedule, CEC generally recommends testing at least once per year, approximately three months after deworming.
Regenerative Preparation
Our laboratory allows us to process autologous regenerative products prepared from the individual horse’s own blood or cells.
Depending on the diagnosis, these preparations may include platelet-rich plasma and alpha-2-macroglobulin.
Diagnostic Support
Timely laboratory results help support wellness examinations, illness evaluations, emergency workups, treatment monitoring, and ongoing management decisions.
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Inside the CEC Laboratory
Select a topic to learn more about our laboratory and regenerative medicine capabilities.
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Platelet-rich plasma, commonly called PRP, is prepared by collecting and processing the horse’s blood to concentrate platelets while reducing red and white blood cells.
Platelets contain growth factors and other signaling proteins involved in cellular communication and tissue repair. PRP may be used in selected joints, tendons, ligaments, wounds, or other tissues when recommended by the veterinarian.
Processing systems can produce different platelet concentrations and cellular compositions, so not all PRP preparations are identical.
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin
Alpha-2-macroglobulin, also called A2M, is a naturally occurring blood protein that can bind certain enzymes released during inflammation.
Concentrated A2M may be considered as part of an individualized treatment plan for selected joint or soft-tissue conditions. Its use depends on the diagnosis, examination findings, and goals established by the veterinarian and owner.
Fecal Egg Count Testing
A fecal egg count measures parasite eggs present in a manure sample. The results help identify horses that shed larger numbers of parasite eggs and may require a different management strategy.
Testing supports targeted parasite control and helps reduce unnecessary dewormer use. Your veterinarian will recommend a testing and deworming schedule based on your horse, environment, and previous results.
Coggins and Travel Documentation
A Coggins test detects antibodies associated with Equine Infectious Anemia. Proof of a current negative test is commonly required for equine movement, competition, boarding, and travel.
A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection may also be required for interstate or international travel. Because requirements vary, please contact us before traveling so we can confirm the necessary examinations, testing, identification, and documentation.
Laboratory Services
Questions About Testing or Travel?
Contact our team for testing requirements, appointment availability, specimen instructions, or travel documentation.
