AVC Diagnostic Services

11/02/2024

Since 1986, Diagnostic Services has provided expert testing for aquaculture, pet fish, and aquatic research across Atlantic Canada. Aquatic Diagnostic Services (ADS), a division since 1996, specializes in comprehensive finfish and shellfish testing. 🐟🦞🐠🦀

Led by Dr. Dave Groman (Section Head) and Dr. Ginevra Brocca, our team offers pathology, virology, toxicology, and more. Congratulations to Dr. Groman on his Snieszko Distinguished Service Award and to Dr. Brocca on passing her American College of Veterinary Pathologists exam!

ADS has also been active in diagnosing MSX disease in oysters, partnering with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans. 🦪

10/08/2024

10/08/2024

Diagnostic Services will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 14. Regular laboratory hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15. Diagnostic samples can be sent for delivery on Saturday, October 12. Please request Saturday delivery from your courier.

Best wishes for a happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend. 🍂🍁

09/26/2024

Diagnostic Services will be closed on Monday, September 30, honoring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regular laboratory hours will resume on Tuesday, October 1. Samples can be sent on Saturday, September 28 - please request Saturday delivery from your courier.

08/31/2024

08/29/2024

08/29/2024

Diagnostic Services will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day. Regular laboratory hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Diagnostic samples can be sent on Saturday, August 31. Please request Saturday delivery from your courier.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

08/13/2024

Diagnostic Services will be closed on Friday, August 16, 2024 for Gold Cup and Saucer Day, a provincial holiday on Prince Edward Island. Samples can be sent Saturday, August 17. Please request Saturday delivery from your courier.

08/07/2024

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Did you know that Diagnostic Services at the Atlantic Veterinary College has been offering top-notch tests and services since 1987?

They cover everything from clinical pathology, to microbiology and molecular testing and necropsies.

Another one of the amazing departments dedicated to service, research, and teaching at AVC.

08/07/2024

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05/15/2024

Diagnostic Services will be closed on Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day. Regular laboratory hours will resume on Tuesday, May 21. Diagnostic samples can be sent on Saturday, May 18. Please request Saturday delivery from your courier.