Cytology Lab Services
Our Services
Cytology interpretation (clinical and research, multiple species)
Appointments & Lab Hours
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Contact laboratory directly for requirements for sample submission.
Samples are accepted from clinical patients on a daily basis.
Research sample submission must be arranged with the laboratory supervisor prior to sample submission.
Tests Offered In-House
- Body cavity fluid analysis
- Bone marrow aspirate interpretation
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Joint fluid analysis
- Tissue aspirate/impression smear interpretation
- Tracheal wash/bronchoalveolar lavage interpretation
| Instrumentation | Tests |
|---|---|
| Olympus BX40 microscope | Light microscopy |
| SPOT Real time digital camera | Digital photography |
| Harleco Midas II Automatic Stainer | Wright’s stain |
| Shandon Cytospin 3 Cytocentrifuge | Cytocentrifugation |
Contact
Jana Fletcher , laboratory supervisor (consulting and scheduling)
Ph: (614) 292-7955
e-mail
Rm 0044
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
601 Vernon L. Tharp Street
Payment
Fee for service payment. Please contact the laboratory supervisor.
| Emergencies | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (614) 292-3551 | 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street Columbus, OH 43210 |
Companion animal | (614) 292-3551 |
| Farm animal & Equine | (614) 292-6661 |
| Address | Phone |
|---|---|
| 1900 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210 |
(614) 292-1171 |
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