Comparative Pathology Laboratory (CPL)

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.

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”

For requests, pricing and questions, contact Diagnostic Lab.

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

For requests, pricing and questions, contact DCM Pathology.