Comparative Pathology Laboratory (CPL)

The Comparative Pathology Lab (CPL) is an integral part of the Division of Comparative Medicine and has four primary functions:

• To provide comparative pathology services 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.

Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Our diagnostic laboratory services include:

• Microbiology (bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology)
• Clinical pathology (hematology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis)
• Molecular biology and serology

CPL can help find outside reference laboratories if an endpoint is not provided in-house.

For requests, pricing and questions, contact Diagnostic Lab.

Anatomical Pathology Services

Our anatomical pathology services include:

• 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.