Specialty Referrals
If you are referring a patient to our hospital, please complete and submit the referral form below and upload the patient’s medical records and any relevant test results including laboratory and blood work, biopsy information, radiographs, and ultrasound. Our team will use this information to gain a better understanding of your patient’s condition prior to a thorough examination and speaking with the patient’s family.
Why Are Diagnostics Repeated?
If we detect any abnormalities in the referred patient’s lab work or other test results, or if a pet arrives as an emergency outside your normal business hours before we’ve received any test results, we may need to repeat diagnostic tests. This helps our team create a fuller picture of the patient’s condition and reach an accurate diagnosis.
Ultrasounds
Similarly, our team will often repeat ultrasounds to gather more information about a patient’s health. Ultrasound can complement other imaging and provide more in-depth knowledge about a specific case. We may also repeat ultrasounds for the following reasons:
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To obtain more accurate measurements of any irregularities
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To evaluate a patient’s condition and determine if they are a surgical or endoscopy candidate
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To perform an in-depth evaluation of the progression of a disease
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To offer a clearer understanding of the condition with a higher frequency ultrasound probe
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To allow our board-certified radiologist a chance to interpret the results
If your patient requires an outpatient ultrasound, please complete our Ultrasound-only Referral Form.