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VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES LABORATORY

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Location: 801 N Main St, Tuskegee, AL 36083  |   Phone: (334) 727-8436

Introduction

Welcome to the Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratories at Tuskegee University.
Located within the College of Veterinary Medicine, the lab provides advanced, reliable, and comprehensive diagnostic solutions that support veterinarians, pet owners, researchers, and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team of veterinary specialists, services range from infectious disease testing and cytology to biopsy and necropsy evaluations. Committed to accuracy, excellence, and education, the laboratory plays a vital role in advancing animal health, supporting research, and training the next generation of veterinarians.

Diagnostics Lab

Vet Diagnostic Lab

Contact Us

Director Dr. Yazeed Abdelmageed

Yazeed Abdelmageed

Department: Pathobiology/Diagnostic Services
Office Phone: 334.727.8553
Cell: 334.559.0536
Fax: 334.724.4110
yabdelmageed@tuskegee.edu
Mission

The Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratories at Tuskegee University provide advanced diagnostic testing to support the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, research initiatives, and regional veterinarians. Specialized biopsy and surgical pathology services ensure accurate, timely results that enhance animal health and veterinary education.

Capability Statement

Tuskegee University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratories deliver precise and reliable diagnostics in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology. The laboratories offer essential biopsy and necropsy services that inform treatment decisions, surgical planning, and post-mortem analysis, while also supporting research projects and regional veterinary practices. Integrated with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the labs play a vital role in veterinary and graduate student training, offering a full range of tests from clinical chemistry to microbiological examinations. Experienced veterinary pathologists also provide expert consultation, bridging clinical findings with pathology to ensure accurate diagnoses and improved animal health outcomes across the region.

Our Key Components of Diagnostic Services include various specialized labs like clinical pathology, microbiology, histology, and anatomic pathology offering a wide range of diagnostic tests to assess patient health.

Anatomic Lab
Clinical Lab
Histopathology
Microbiology

Anatomic Pathology Lab

The Anatomic Pathology Laboratory provides essential diagnostic services that support accurate clinical decision-making and veterinary education. Biopsy reports supply critical in-vivo information to guide treatment strategies, while necropsy reports offer detailed postmortem findings to explain underlying disease processes and causes of death.

Clinical Pathology

The Clinical Pathology Laboratory at Tuskegee University provides comprehensive diagnostic testing to support patient care, veterinary education, and research. Services include hematology, urinalysis, cytology, and clinical chemistries, with specialized expertise in generating high-quality clinical pathology data for research initiatives. Board-certified pathologists deliver precise diagnostic evaluations and consultations, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and meaningful insight to Clinical Pathology.

Histopathology

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Histopathology Diagnostic Laboratory, where precision meets reliability in the microscopic examination of tissues. Our lab is equipped with advanced automation technology to expedite the processing and staining of micro slides, ensuring rapid turnaround times without sacrificing quality. We are committed to providing detailed and accurate histopathological evaluations to aid in diagnosing and researching veterinary diseases.

Bacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology

The Bacteriology, Mycology, and Parasitology Laboratory at Tuskegee University provides advanced diagnostic testing for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases in animals. Services include routine isolation and identification of microorganisms, antibiotic sensitivity testing, fecal examinations for gastrointestinal parasites, and USDA-certified Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing using the Coggins test. These capabilities support accurate disease identification, effective treatment planning, veterinary education, and research on infectious diseases in both domestic and wildlife populations.