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HPAI Sample Drop-off - Please help us practice good biosecurity and protect animal health in Michigan. When dropping off HPAI-suspect samples, please follow these HPAI H5N1 Sample Drop-off Instructions . Please see HPAI Testing in Cattle for additional information including submission forms. Log in to your VDL account Login Search ToolVeterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Related Sites Looking for the college? Menu Home About Tests & Fees Submit a Sample Forms Billing & Account Services Laboratory Sections Client Education News Avian Influenza Information and Resources Read More Submit a Sample How to Submit a Sample Shipping Solutions Submittal Forms Tests & Fees Catalog Fee Schedule Log In View Results My Account Make an Online Payment Looking for the Vet School? College Departments Small Animals: 517-353-5420 Large Animals: 517-353-9710 Looking for care? Hospital For Emergencies: Small Animals: 517-353-5420 Large Animals: 517-353-9710 Main Laboratory: (517) 353-1683 4125 Beaumont Road Lansing, MI 48910-8104 Contact Information Facebook Announcement Western Blot Assays to be Discontinued News Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Cattle News Avian Influenza Information and Resources Announcement Important changes to 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and Total T4 assays Announcement Changes to Small Animal Chemical Profile Announcement New Fee Schedule Now Available, Prices in Effect January 1, 2024 Announcement Babesia gibsoni IFA Temporarily Discontinued News Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Awarded $1.1M to Lead Midwest Region in New National Disease Detection Partnership News Respiratory Disease in Dogs: How Veterinarians Can Help VDL News Laboratory Sections Anatomic & Surgical Pathology Bacteriology & Mycology Clinical Pathology Endocrinology Immunodiagnostics & Parasitology Nutrition Toxicology Virology The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL), a service unit in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is a premier, full-service, fully accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory for all species. We are the diagnostic arm of the college that provides animal health diagnostics for Michigan and beyond. Serving livestock, poultry, horses, and wildlife as well as companion, exotic, aquatic and zoo animals, the MSU VDL is equipped to assist with the care of animals throughout every stage of their life cycle. Our comprehensive test offerings give clients easy access to routine and specialty diagnostics using the latest diagnostic technology and quality assurance methods. On average, we perform one million tests per year on approximately 180,000 cases for more than 300,000 animals. In addition to a catalog of 700+ tests, our experts are available for consultation on cases. Our commitment to public service means that clients can often consult directly with the diagnostician responsible for their cases, further ensuring accuracy and continuity of care. The MSU VDL is an invaluable resource in identifying, tracking, and addressing emerging animal and public health issues. 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