The ISU Clinical Pathology Laboratory provides clinical analysis of specimens for the Veterinary Medical Center, researchers, and referring veterinary practitioners.  The faculty and staff in clinical pathology also aid in interpretation of results when appropriate.

Our Mission

The Clinical Pathology Laboratory strives to excel in teaching, research and service.  Through excellence and commitment in these areas, the Clinical Pathology Laboratory endeavors to serve the animal health care needs of the state.

Research Projects

The staff of the clinical pathology laboratory is anxious to assist you in your research efforts. Listed below is information you will find helpful in coordinating your research project with our laboratory operations.

1. Please schedule all research projects with the clinical pathology supervisor as soon as possible. Generally, at least 2 week’s notice is required, however, longer is appreciated. We may need to order extra reagents and we must schedule your project so it does not conflict with other, ongoing research activities.
2. A completed copy of the Research Agreement form must be submitted at the time you are scheduling your project. We will also need to know the frequency of sampling and a list of your test requests.
3. Normal values will be established by the researchers using the results from their control animals.
4. Current lists of available tests and their charges can be obtained by calling the Clinical Pathology Lab at 294-0957.
5. Charges for tests do not include EDTA or serum vacutainers or needles. These may be purchased from the Veterinary Medicine storeroom.
6. Each sample submission must be accompanied by a specific test request form identified by your project title and tests requested. The form must be clocked-in and left with the samples on the desk in the receiving area of our laboratory.
7. Completed results may be picked up in the receiving area of our laboratory, or sent to you via campus mail. We are usually able to complete your test requests by the end of the day they are submitted.

Contact Information

The Clinical Pathology Laboratory is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturdays.

For Results and General Inquiries:
Telephone: 515-294-0957

Access to Clinical Pathology and Histopathology Reports
(https://clinic-db.cvm.iastate.edu:8443/VaddsWeb/)

FAX
515-294-6906

Postal address
1784 Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University, Ames, IA  50011

Electronic mail
General Information: svincent@iastate.edu