About Us
Welcome to the Animal Health Diagnostic Center, a leading institution dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic services for animals. Located in Ithaca, New York, our center is part of the esteemed Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Our mission is to support the health and well-being of animals by offering advanced diagnostic capabilities that cater to a wide range of species, from domestic pets to wildlife.
Our Services
We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic services designed to meet the diverse needs of veterinarians, researchers, and animal care professionals. Our services include:
- Anatomic Pathology: We offer comprehensive diagnostic services including post-mortem examinations, biopsy evaluation, and diagnostic immunohistochemistry. Our team of experts provides detailed pathological assessments to help diagnose and understand various conditions affecting animals.
- Bacteriology: Our Bacteriology Laboratory offers high-quality diagnostic bacteriology testing services. We provide detailed and complete bacteriological testing to help identify and manage bacterial infections in animals.
- Clinical Pathology: Staffed by four board-certified clinical pathologists, our Clinical Pathology Laboratory provides expert hematology, hemostasis, cytology, and endocrinology testing. These services are crucial for diagnosing a variety of conditions and monitoring the health of animals.
- Comparative Coagulation: The Comparative Coagulation Laboratory offers comprehensive testing and consultation services for diagnosing and characterizing blood coagulation disorders in animals. This service is essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the blood clotting system in animals.
- Endocrinology: Our Endocrinology Laboratory provides accurate and reliable testing for various hormones and vitamins across a broad array of species. This service helps in diagnosing endocrine-related disorders and ensuring the proper balance of hormones in animals.
- Molecular Diagnostics: The Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory is equipped to perform a wide variety of tests for infectious disease agents and several genetic assays. This high-throughput laboratory is capable of identifying defined and novel pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms, as well as detecting genetic mutations.
- Parasitology: Our Parasitology Laboratory is a full-service diagnostic laboratory capable of diagnosing infections in domestic and wild animals. We offer comprehensive parasite diagnostic services to help manage parasitic infections effectively.
- Serology & Immunology: The Serology/Immunology Laboratory develops and uses fully validated serological assays to detect antibodies or antigens as indicators for infectious diseases in production animals, companion animals, and zoo species.
- Toxicology: Our Toxicology Laboratory strives to be the most competent and responsive toxicology laboratory in the country by providing complete analytical toxicology services. These services are essential for identifying and managing toxic substances in animals.
- Virology: The Virology Laboratory complements our comprehensive services by providing excellent diagnostic testing and consultative services in the area of veterinary virology. This includes identifying and managing viral infections in animals.
Our Commitment
At the Animal Health Diagnostic Center, we are committed to excellence in diagnostic services. Our sophisticated and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities are designed to support both academic and industry research, as well as provide integrated diagnostic support for basic and applied research and development. We excel in assay customization and are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients. Our team of experts is passionate about advancing the health and well-being of animals, and we strive to provide accurate, reliable, and equitable testing services to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
We are proud to be part of Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, an institution renowned for its excellence in veterinary medicine. Our collaboration with leading researchers and veterinarians ensures that we stay at the forefront of diagnostic technology and best practices. Whether you are a veterinarian, researcher, or animal care professional, we are here to support you in your mission to promote animal health and welfare.
Thank you for considering the Animal Health Diagnostic Center for your diagnostic needs. We look forward to serving you and contributing to the advancement of animal health.