CPL is an integral part of the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) and has four primary functions:
- To provide comparative pathology service in support of the veterinary care, quarantine and surveillance programs of the Division;
- To make the services of the laboratory available to investigators within or outside MIT on a fee-for-service basis;
- To participate in the research activities of the Division relative to animal care and disease control;
- To participate in the formal and informal teaching programs conducted within the Division.
Our Diagnostic Laboratory Services. For requests, pricing and questions, contact: Diagnostic Lab
•Microbiology (bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology)
•Clinical pathology (hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis)
•Molecular biology and serology.
•Can help find an outside reference laboratories if endpoint not provided “in-house”
Our Veterinary Pathology Services. For requests, pricing and questions, contact: DCM Pathology
•Necropsy, Training in tissue collection and special collection techniques
•Complete Histology Services including frozen sectioning, special stains, immunohistochemistry and more…
•Histopathology/Consultation with a board-certified veterinary pathologist
