Border Collie bloodwork, X-ray & ultrasound cost

Typical diagnostic costs for a Border Collie in the United States — lab panels, X-rays and ultrasound, scaled to size where it matters.

Typical

$160

Low end

$80

High end

$280

For a medium breed like the Border Collie in the United States, per year. That's about 6% less than the average-size dog, because of this breed's size.

How bloodwork & imaging scales with dog size

A Border Collie is a medium breed (highlighted). Bigger dogs need more anaesthetic, medication and time, so the same procedure costs more.

What's included

Abdominal ultrasound$500 (50%)
X-ray (1–2 views)$175 (18%)
CBC + chemistry panel$160 (16%)
Urinalysis$65 (7%)
Heartworm test$55 (6%)
Fecal exam (parasites)$45 (5%)

Item	Low	Typical	High
CBC + chemistry panel	$80	$160	$280
X-ray (1–2 views)	$80	$175	$350
Abdominal ultrasound	$300	$500	$800
Urinalysis	$30	$65	$120
Fecal exam (parasites)	$25	$45	$80
Heartworm test	$35	$55	$90

What affects Border Collie bloodwork & imaging cost

Pushes the price up ↑

•Advanced imaging (ultrasound, MRI/CT)
•Emergency/after-hours labs
•Sedation for imaging

Brings it down ↓

•Basic in-house bloodwork
•Bundled wellness panels

Methodology

Figures are United States baselines scaled by this breed's size class where the cost depends on weight (anesthesia, drug volume, surgical time). They're planning estimates, not quotes — your clinic, city and your dog's specifics move the number. Full detail on the methodology page.

Estimate only

Prices vary widely by region and clinic. Use this as a baseline and confirm with your vet.

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Bloodwork & imaging cost in other countries

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Other Border Collie costs in the United States

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