All services in this lab are available to WashU researchers only. No services are available to the general public.

The DCM research animal diagnostic laboratory provides the following services in support of animal health and research: hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, rodent viral serology, gross/histopathology, including both diagnostic and investigative histopathology.** The laboratory also facilitates pathogen testing of cell lines to evaluate for the presence of rodent pathogens.  A board certified veterinary pathologist oversees all diagnostics.  You can find additional information by visiting the find animal diagnostic lab services page.

**Please contact Dr. Leslie Wilson (wleslie@wustl.edu or 314-362-3125) for more information on diagnostic and/or investigative histopathology offerings.

Core Description

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

To submit animal samples to the Diagnostic Lab, please:

· Submit samples between 9:00am and 3:30pm unless prior arrangements have been made

· email dcmdiagnosticlab@wustl.edu prior to dropping off your samples to ensure sample requirements and arrange sample submission

· Fill out a submission form with as much detail as possible

**Please contact Dr. Leslie Wilson (wleslie@wustl.edu or 314-362-3125) for more information on diagnostic and/or investigative histopathology offerings.

Access

Service available to Washington University only.

Priority service for Washington University only.

Services

  • Hematology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Rodent Viral Serology
  • Parasitology
  • Gross/histopathology
  • Rodent pathogen testing of cell lines and biologics

Equipment

  • Hemavet 1700
  • AMS Liasys 330 Clinical Chemistry System
  • Precision Systems Micro-Osmette 5400
  • Bio-Merieux Vitek 2
  • Lipshaw Downdraft Necropsy Tables
  • Lipshaw Grosslab Histopathology Cutting Station
  • Thermo Shandon Citadel 1000 Tissue Processor
  • Thermo Shandon Histocentre 3 Embedding Unit
  • Thermo Shandon Varistain 24-4 Slide Stainer
  • Thermo Shandon Finesse 325 Microtome

Pricing

Please contact this core directly for pricing information.