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AZVDL is AAVLD-accredited in diagnostics for all species

Serving All of Arizona

Veterinarians, researchers and government agencies around the state rely on AZVDL for timely and accurate test results when caring for pets, wild animals, livestock, zoo animals and more. We specialize in microbiology, cytology, histopathology, molecular diagnostics, necropsy.

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Accredited for all species by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians

“The University of Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has been an integral part of our team for decades. Knowing our pathologist is available for consultation and welcomes feedback is invaluable. On countless occasions they have called to either have us expand on the history or to follow up on the case as to outcome. They are always helpful in recommending ancillary diagnostics that are indicated. We have 100% confidence is the results provided and consider the lab essential to our success."

Dr. Mary Kay Klein
Oncologist

Our Services

The Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is a part of the Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences and Cooperative extension at the University of Arizona. The AZVDL is accredited for all species by the American Association of Veterinary Labarotory Diagnosticians and is a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). Our team of dedicated professionals, which includes three veterinary pathologists and six technicians, handles over 6,000 cases a year.

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Bacteriology

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Cytology

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Histopathology

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Molecular Diagnostics

bighorn sheep

Necropsy

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Parasitology

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Serology

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Virology

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Thank you for selecting Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to serve your needs. A fillable submission form and a printable user guide are available for your convenience. Please complete the submission form, print, and submit the form with your sample or email submission.

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