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MiraVista Veterinary Diagnostics

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MiraVista Veterinary Diagnostics

Diagnostic laboratory specialized in serious fungal diseases & infections in animal populations.

MiraVet Dx, a division of MiraVista Diagnostics, LLC, is an expert in veterinary fungal infectious disease diagnostics. We process over 100,000 mycology diagnostic tests from our onsite CLIA and CAP certified reference laboratory in Indianapolis, Indiana. MiraVet Dx offer the highest standards in clinical accuracy and sensitivity for detection and monitoring of veterinary blastomyces, histoplasma,

cryptococcus, coccidioides, aspergillus and beta-D glucan. We also offer veterinary antifungal therapeutic drug monitoring.

07/06/2026

🌊 Pythiosis: Not a Fungus—But Just as Dangerous

Pythiosis is caused by a fungal-like water organism (Pythium) and often goes undiagnosed due to its atypical presentation.

✔️ Commonly affects the GI tract or skin in dogs and cats
✔️ Signs may include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, or non-healing skin lesions
✔️ Exposure often linked to standing water or wet environments

Because routine fungal tests may miss it, targeted antibody testing is key for accurate diagnosis.

🔍 Learn more about recognizing and diagnosing pythiosis:
https://miravistavets.com/fungal-diseases/pythiosis/pythiosis-in-small-animals/

06/29/2026

💊 Treating Histoplasmosis: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All

Managing histoplasmosis requires the right drug and the right strategy.

✔️ Itraconazole is the treatment of choice for most cases
✔️ Amphotericin B is often used first in severe or life-threatening infections
✔️ Long-term therapy (often months) is needed for full resolution

📌 Monitoring matters—treatment response and drug levels can significantly impact outcomes.

When cases are complex, understanding your options helps guide better decisions.

🔍 Review treatment strategies:
https://miravistavets.com/fungal-diseases/histoplasma/review-treatment-of-histoplasmosis/

06/22/2026

🧪 A Lab Focused on Fungal Diagnostics—Because It Matters

MiraVista Veterinary Diagnostics is dedicated exclusively to detecting systemic fungal infections—delivering the clarity you need in complex cases.

✔️ Specialized testing for Blastomyces, Histoplasma, Coccidioides, Aspergillus, and more
✔️ CAP/CLIA-accredited for trusted, high-quality results
✔️ Advanced antigen, antibody, and molecular diagnostics

When fungal disease is on your differential, expertise makes the difference.

🔍 Learn more about our diagnostic capabilities:
https://miravistavets.com/veterinary-diagnostic-labs/

06/15/2026

👃 Chronic Nasal Signs? Consider Aspergillus

Aspergillosis is a common environmental fungal infection that often starts in the nasal passages—but can progress if left undiagnosed.

✔️ Sneezing, nasal discharge, or depigmentation may be early clues
✔️ Can remain localized or become disseminated in some patients
✔️ Requires targeted testing to differentiate from other nasal diseases

🧪 MiraVista recommends:
Antibody testing for sinonasal disease
Antigen testing for suspected disseminated infection

When signs persist despite routine care, fungal diagnostics can provide the clarity you need.

🔍 Learn more about Aspergillus and testing strategies:
https://miravistavets.com/fungal-diseases/aspergillus/

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06/08/2026

🌿 Blastomycosis: A “Great Pretender” in Clinical Practice

Blastomycosis often looks like something else—commonly mistaken for pneumonia or other respiratory disease, which can delay diagnosis.

✔️ Typically begins as a pulmonary infection after inhalation
✔️ Can disseminate to skin, bone, or other organs
✔️ Endemic in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and river valleys

When signs don’t match the response to routine treatment, fungal disease should stay on your radar.

🔍 Review key clinical insights and diagnostic considerations:
https://miravistavets.com/fungal-diseases/blastomyces/review-blastomycosis/

06/03/2026

🩺 Is it fungal disease…or something else entirely?

Join us for Masters of Mimicry: A DVM’s Guide to Differentiating Fungal Disease from Cancer and learn how to distinguish fungal infections from neoplasia, bacterial disease, pythiosis, and more across major body systems.

✔️ Ocular, skeletal, pulmonary, GI & more
✔️ Real-world case workups
✔️ Diagnostic & treatment strategies
✔️ 10 hours CE

Featuring:
Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIIM)
Dr. Pascale C. Salah, DVM, DrPH II, DACVIM

📅 June 20–21 | 9am CT
Sponsored by MiraVista Veterinary Diagnostics

Register now: https://www.introvetce.com/online-vet-ce-is-it-fungal-disease?utm_source=MiraVista&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=webinar&utm_term=in-line-text

03/16/2026

🌿 Blastomyces: Know the Risks, Run the Right Test

Blastomycosis can present subtly—mimicking other diseases—yet it demands targeted diagnostics for confirmation. At MiraVista, we specialize in:

✔️ Antigen assays for rapid detection
✔️ Antibody panels for enhanced sensitivity
✔️ Follow-up testing to monitor treatment response

🩺 If you suspect Blastomyces in a patient, consider:

✔️ Respiratory signs + skin or bone lesions
✔️ Geographic history or exposure to moist soil
✔️ Cases not improving on standard therapies

Early, focused testing gives you the edge.

🔬 Learn more and choose the right diagnostic path:
https://miravistavets.com/fungal-diseases/blastomyces/

03/09/2026

🧪 Unlock Clarity with the Complete Fungal Test Menu

At MiraVista, we offer a comprehensive, CAP/CLIA-accredited suite of fungal diagnostics tailored for veterinary patients—spanning antigen, antibody, TDM, and full fungal panels.

✅ Why choose our test menu?

- Minimal specimen volumes required
- Fast, reliable turnaround (24–48 hr for most assays)
- Overnight shipping to ensure integrity

📋 From regional panel testing to niche pathogens, we've got your fungal diagnostics covered. Your cases deserve more than guesswork.

🔍 Explore the full menu and find the right test for your patient:
https://miravistavets.com/veterinary-test-menu/

03/04/2026

📢 Happening Tonight: Free 1-CE Webinar on Blastomycosis

Join Dr. Andrew Hanzlicek, Director of Clinicians at MiraVista Diagnostics, for tonight’s live CE session:

Blastomycosis in Dogs and Cats: What Every Small Animal Clinician Should Know

🕖 7:00 PM EST
🎓 1 hour RACE-accredited CE
💻 Live online seminar

This session will cover risk factors, diagnostic strategies, biomarker testing, antifungal therapy, and treatment monitoring for blastomycosis in dogs and cats.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time.
🔗 https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8675856381310315267

03/02/2026

🧪 Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell®): A Pan-Fungal Screening Tool

When specific antigen or antibody tests come back negative, the β-D-Glucan assay can help detect a wide range of fungal infections.

✔️ Useful for molds, Pneumocystis, and opportunistic fungi
✔️ Serum testing with 24–48 hr turnaround
✔️ Best used when clinical suspicion remains high but routine panels are inconclusive

🔍 Learn more about BDG testing:
https://miravistavets.com/veterinary-test-menu/beta-d-glucan-fungitell/

Address

4705 Decatur Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN
46241

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 11pm
Wednesday	8am - 11pm
Thursday	8am - 11pm
Friday	8am - 11pm
Saturday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13178562681

Website

https://miravistavets.com/veterinary-diagnostic-labs

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