BluePearl is a comprehensive emergency and specialty pet hospital chain with numerous locations and a focus on immediate and advanced care. Antech Diagnostics, on the other hand, specializes in diagnostic testing services, including at-home options, with a broad network of laboratories and a focus on providing accurate and reliable test results. The choice depends on whether you need immediate veterinary care or diagnostic testing services.
| Attribute | BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital | Antech Diagnostics At-Home Testing Kits |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency service availability | Offers emergency veterinary care, many hospitals open 24/7, every day of the year. Call ahead to check availability. | It is best to consult with your veterinarian for any questions about your pet. |
| Specialty veterinary services offered | Provides a wide range of specialty services, including anesthesiology, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, surgery, and critical care. Not all services are available at every location. | Antech provides a range of diagnostic services, including specialized endocrine testing, allergy panels, PCR tests for infectious diseases, genetic screening, histopathology, and cytology. They also offer imaging services. |
| Diagnostic testing capabilities | Offers advanced diagnostics, including X-ray, CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy. | Antech offers a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tests, including clinical pathology (blood tests, urinalysis, and cytology), imaging services (X-rays, ultrasounds, and CT scans), microbiology (cultures and sensitivity testing), and infectious disease testing. They also offer molecular genetics testing. |
| At-home testing options | Not available | Antech, in partnership with Affordable Pet Labs, offers at-home fecal testing kits for dogs. Kedi Labs also utilizes Antech Diagnostics for at-home complete urinalysis kits for pets. |
| Board-certified specialists on staff | Has board-certified and residency-trained veterinarians. | Antech has board-certified specialists and pathologists available for consultation. They have over 120 board-certified specialists. |
| 24/7 availability | Many BluePearl hospitals offer 24/7 emergency services. | Antech provides 24/7 access to results and data through ANTECHonline.com. |
| Geographic accessibility | Over 100 locations throughout the country. | Antech has a network of reference laboratories located across the U.S. and Canada. They have over 70 facilities in North America. |
| Cost of services | Costs vary depending on the pet's specific needs and the services required. Ask for a cost estimate upfront. | VHA (Veterinary Hospitals Association) members receive discounted pricing. Contact Antech directly for specific pricing information. |
| Turnaround time for test results | The diagnostic imaging team delivers key diagnostic information to other specialists and primary vets so they can develop the most effective treatment plan. | Turnaround times vary depending on the test. Some tests have results available in 1-3 days, while others may take 7-9 days. Antech endeavors to meet published turnaround times but these are based on timely receipt of the specimen. |
| Customer support availability | Contact your local BluePearl hospital. They request 24-48 hours for a response via their online form. | Antech has customer support available to assist with inquiries. You can contact them via phone or through their customer support portal. |
| Insurance acceptance | Accepts many types of pet insurance. If you have Trupanion, they can work directly with them for payment. For other insurance providers, you will need to pay upfront and submit documentation for reimbursement. | Not mentioned in the search results. |
| Accreditation and certifications | NOT a BBB Accredited Business. | Antech Diagnostics Canada Ltd. is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). They are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for testing and calibration laboratories. Antech GLP offers laboratory services compliant with Good Laboratory Practice Regulations. |