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Angell is one of the only veterinary hospitals in the Northeast to offer in-house clinical and anatomic pathology services, including rapid processing of intra-operative biopsy specimens. Led by a dedicated team of laboratory experts, these services enable faster diagnoses, thereby expediting our ability to provide your pet with the medical treatment he or she needs.
Angell’s newly renovated clinical lab debuted in October 2025. This state-of-the-art upgrade has enhanced patient care, and accelerated diagnostics, supporting the hospital’s growing caseload and recent expansions.
Necropsy and Mail-in submissions: Our laboratory accepts mail-in submissions for tissues collected from necropsy, cytology, and surgical biopsies. Please see below for links to our forms for sample submissions, as well as information regarding services, sample requirements, guidelines for packaging and shipping biopsies, turnaround times, and background information about our laboratory and staff.
For specific questions or fee inquiries from veterinary practices, please contact us at (617) 541-5014 or pathology@angell.org.
Below, you’ll find our available services, as well as more detailed information about individual tests, tube/specimen requirements, collection protocols, and turnaround times.
For testing submissions, please download and complete the forms below.
The MSPCA-Angell Pathology team takes pride in delivering rapid and accurate test results to contribute to our veterinary patients’ diagnosis, treatment, management, and/or prognosis of disease. We offer clinically oriented pathology services. We take an interest in individual cases, encourage clinical correlates and feedback, and welcome case consultations via phone or email. Our anatomic and clinical pathologists maintain high-quality service through detailed reports, practical case comments, and competitive turnaround time. When necessary, we consult other specialists regarding the more challenging disease processes. Select cases are reviewed in pathology rounds, allowing open discussion among pathologists, general practitioners, veterinary specialists, residents, interns, and veterinary technicians.
Meet the skilled Pathology team at Angell Boston, dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care to support your pet’s health. Our board-certified specialists use advanced diagnostic testing to ensure the best outcomes. Learn more about the passionate professionals who make our Pathology department a trusted choice for veterinary care.
