Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

07/17/2026

Our previous PTHrP assay remains unavailable, and we apologize for the impact on our clients' daily practice. We continue to encourage the use of our Basic Parathyroid Panel or Vitamin D Profile during this time. To provide a deeper overview of how to maximize measurement of PTH, ionized calcium, and vitamin D without PTHrP, we published an article we hope will be helpful. Read it to learn more about commonly encountered patterns of results and their interpretations. ⬇️

https://bit.ly/msuvdlcalciumtesting

We are still actively working on an alternate test method to measure PTHrP and hope to have it available as soon as possible.

While our PTHrP (parathyroid hormone-related protein) assay remains unavailable, this article provides an overview of how to best utilize and interpret available assays without measurement of PTHrP.

07/12/2026

Take a walk to the exhibit hall and visit us in booth 1417! We are ready to chat, answer questions, and hand out fun prizes. Only two more days of exhibits—don’t miss us!

07/06/2026

Will we see you at AVMA Convention 2026? 👀We'll be in the exhibit hall July 11-13. If you'll be there, please visit us! 🙋‍♀️ Learn more about the Laboratory, ask us questions, win fun prizes, and meet the team behind the testing you trust.🤩

Team members include:

Dr. Denise Imai-Leonard, Executive Director
Dr. Allison Gerras, Anatomic and Surgical Pathology Specialist

Safe travels, everyone! ✈🌴🌇

07/01/2026

The MSU VDL is only closed on limited holidays when U.S. Mail and commercial delivery services (UPS, FedEx, DHL) are unavailable. Because July 4th falls on a Saturday, the holiday will *NOT* impact our operations on Friday, July 3.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!😎

05/21/2026

There's a holiday weekend hiding right around the corner! We'll be closed on Monday, May 25, and the Clinical Pathology laboratory will have reduced hours from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Remember, we're only closed on holidays when commercial delivery services and U.S. Mail are not operating. As always, please reach out if you have any questions about shipping time- or temperature-sensitive samples around the holiday.

https://bit.ly/msuvdl2026holidays

04/03/2026

Guess who's going to the ABVP Symposium next week? 🤩 This is our first time at the symposium, and we are excited! Our team will be EXTRA excited to meet you, so please visit us if you'll be there too.

02/26/2026

Hello, Midwest Veterinary Conference attendees! 🫶 We are here in Columbus and are having a great first day here in the exhibit hall. Come visit us in booth 529 to say hello, ask us questions, tell us what’s on your mind.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! 🎉 Are you getting ready to head to ? Our team is gearing up to make the trip to Orlando in just two short weeks. If you'll be there, please save a spot for us in your schedule. Visit booth 3120 in the exhibit hall to say hello, win some fun giveaways, and ask us questions.

12/29/2025

Our updated fees will take effect on January 1. For more info and to preview the new fee schedule, please visit our website. ⬇

https://bit.ly/msuvdl2026fees

12/22/2025

✨🔔'Tis the season for holiday hours!🔔✨ We will only be closed on December 25 and January 1, but we will have shortened hours December 26 - January 2. Please visit our website for our detailed schedule and additional information, including hours for our Clinical Pathology section located at the Veterinary Medical Center. We're wishing all of you happy and healthy holidays!

https://bit.ly/msuvdl2025yearendholidays