We only receive diagnostic specimens from licensed veterinarians and research samples from universities, industry and government researchers.
Submission Forms
The appropriate diagnostic submissions form(s), must accompany each case. The form(s) must include the names of the referring veterinarian and the veterinary clinic, as well as the name of the owner. It must also include the patient’s data – including species, breed, age and sex, a concise clinical history and where possible a tentative diagnosis. Please type, print, or write clearly. Forms can be found on this website or directly from our laboratory.
We cannot process samples that have incomplete or inconsistent submission information and we are mandated to seek clarification from the submitter which will delay processing.
Reporting Results
Preliminary and Final reports in the form of a pdf file are automatically emailed as soon as the test is complete or faxed at 10:00am,12:00pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00pm and 7:00pm. Original copies of these reports will be kept on file in Diagnostic Services.
The veterinarian named on the submission form will receive the report. The laboratory will only forward results to another person/clinic upon the receipt of authorization in the form of a signed document from the submitting veterinarian. This form can be found by contacting the laboratory at (902)566-0860.
Electronic Access
Clients of Diagnostic Services also have access to viewing their results from their submissions through our web-based Diagnostic Results Viewer. Clinics will be assigned a unique Username by our administration to admit you this secure, password protected site.
Specimen Handling
- Specimens submitted to the University of Prince Edward Island become the property of the University of Prince Edward Island and will not be returned to the client unless pre-approval has been obtained.
- Proper handling of specimens from the time of collection until their reception in the laboratory is essential for optimal results. Please follow the instructions in the appropriate sections of this reference guide. Improperly packaged samples can result in damage during shipping creating hazards and may not be processed.
- Use the proper containers, supplies, etc. as indicated in the appropriate sections of the
reference guide. Follow appropriate biosafety guidelines when packaging and shipping samples to the laboratory. - Each specimen must be clearly labelled as to source (urine, serum, nasal swab, fecal, etc.) and individual animal identification.
- Please call the laboratory ahead of time if it is necessary to submit a large number of specimens and/or if a special test is required.
We cannot process samples that have incomplete or inconsistent submission information and we are mandated to seek clarification from the submitter which will delay processing.