Vet Blood Test Cost: $80–$350 by Panel Type (2026)

A basic vet blood panel costs $80–$200 and covers the CBC (complete blood count) plus a chemistry panel — organ function, blood cells, and metabolic markers. A comprehensive panel adds thyroid, pancreatic enzymes, and additional markers for $150–$350. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork before surgery or dental cleaning runs $80–$150.

Cost at a Glance

Dog

$80–$200

Private vet, national avg

Cat

$80–$200

Private vet, national avg

CA / NY

$100–$270

25–35% above avg

What Affects the Cost

▸ Basic panel (CBC + chemistry): $80–$200. Evaluates kidney, liver, blood sugar, red and white blood cells, platelets.
▸ Comprehensive panel: $150–$350. Adds thyroid (T4), pancreatic enzymes, additional liver markers. Used for senior wellness and pre-anesthetic screening.
▸ In-house results are available within 30 minutes. Send-out labs take 24–48 hours and may cost 10–20% less.
▸ Senior pets (7+ for dogs, 10+ for cats) benefit from bi-annual bloodwork to catch kidney disease, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism early.
▸ Pre-anesthetic bloodwork before any procedure under anesthesia identifies hidden organ issues that affect anesthesia safety.

Cost by State

National average adjusted by state cost-of-living index. Urban areas run ~30% higher than suburban; rural ~25% lower.

State	Dog	Cat	vs. Avg
Alabama	$66–$164	$66–$164	-18%
Alaska	$100–$250	$100–$250	+25%
Arizona	$76–$190	$76–$190	-5%
Arkansas	$64–$160	$64–$160	-20%
California	$108–$270	$108–$270	+35%
Colorado	$88–$220	$88–$220	+10%
Connecticut	$100–$250	$100–$250	+25%
Delaware	$84–$210	$84–$210	+5%
Florida	$80–$200	$80–$200	0%
Georgia	$72–$180	$72–$180	-10%
Hawaii	$112–$280	$112–$280	+40%
Idaho	$72–$180	$72–$180	-10%
Illinois	$84–$210	$84–$210	+5%
Indiana	$70–$176	$70–$176	-12%
Iowa	$68–$170	$68–$170	-15%
Kansas	$68–$170	$68–$170	-15%
Kentucky	$68–$170	$68–$170	-15%
Louisiana	$68–$170	$68–$170	-15%
Maine	$80–$200	$80–$200	0%
Maryland	$92–$230	$92–$230	+15%
Massachusetts	$104–$260	$104–$260	+30%
Michigan	$72–$180	$72–$180	-10%
Minnesota	$80–$200	$80–$200	0%
Mississippi	$62–$156	$62–$156	-22%
Missouri	$68–$170	$68–$170	-15%
Montana	$74–$184	$74–$184	-8%
Nebraska	$70–$176	$70–$176	-12%
Nevada	$84–$210	$84–$210	+5%
New Hampshire	$88–$220	$88–$220	+10%
New Jersey	$100–$250	$100–$250	+25%
New Mexico	$70–$176	$70–$176	-12%
New York	$104–$260	$104–$260	+30%
North Carolina	$74–$184	$74–$184	-8%
North Dakota	$70–$176	$70–$176	-12%
Ohio	$72–$180	$72–$180	-10%
Oklahoma	$66–$164	$66–$164	-18%
Oregon	$88–$220	$88–$220	+10%
Pennsylvania	$80–$200	$80–$200	0%
Rhode Island	$88–$220	$88–$220	+10%
South Carolina	$70–$176	$70–$176	-12%
South Dakota	$68–$170	$68–$170	-15%
Tennessee	$70–$176	$70–$176	-12%
Texas	$74–$184	$74–$184	-8%
Utah	$76–$190	$76–$190	-5%
Vermont	$84–$210	$84–$210	+5%
Virginia	$84–$210	$84–$210	+5%
Washington	$92–$230	$92–$230	+15%
West Virginia	$64–$160	$64–$160	-20%
Wisconsin	$74–$184	$74–$184	-8%
Wyoming	$72–$180	$72–$180	-10%

Data: AVMA fee surveys, BLS cost-of-living data. Ranges reflect typical private practice prices — low-cost clinics and university teaching hospitals charge significantly less.

Common Questions

How much does a vet blood test cost? ▼

A basic blood panel (CBC + chemistry) costs $80–$200 at most vet clinics. A comprehensive panel including thyroid and additional markers runs $150–$350. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ranges from $80–$150 and is often required or recommended before surgery or dental cleaning. Senior wellness panels run $120–$300 depending on what's included. In-house results are typically ready within 30 minutes.

What does a vet blood test check for? ▼

A basic panel checks red and white blood cell counts, platelets, and blood chemistry including kidney function (BUN, creatinine), liver enzymes (ALT, ALP), blood glucose, protein levels, and electrolytes. A comprehensive panel adds thyroid function (T4), pancreatic enzymes (lipase, amylase), and additional liver markers. Together these give a broad picture of organ function and systemic health.

How often should a vet run blood work on my pet? ▼

For healthy adult pets, bloodwork at annual wellness visits is appropriate for ages 1–7 in dogs and 1–10 in cats. Senior pets should have comprehensive bloodwork every 6 months — kidney disease, hyperthyroidism (cats), and diabetes are common age-related conditions that benefit from early detection. Pets on long-term medications (NSAIDs, phenobarbital, steroids) need bloodwork every 3–6 months to monitor organ function.

Related Procedures

Vet X-Ray Cost Dog Dental Cleaning Cat Dental Cleaning All Procedure Costs

Build a complete estimate for your pet's vet visit.

Use the Full Calculator

Data: Nationwide Pet Insurance Claims Data, AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, APPA National Pet Owners Survey, VECCS Emergency Cost Data

Last updated: January 2025

How we calculate this · Pet insurance terms vary. Read the policy carefully, especially exclusions for pre-existing and breed-specific conditions.