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. This translates to faster diagnoses and in-house laboratory experts.
Angell’s newly renovated clinical lab is nearing completion and is expected to be fully operational by July 2025. This state-of-the-art upgrade will enhance patient care, accelerate diagnostics, and support the hospital’s growing caseload and recent expansions. Click here to learn about our progress.
Services
- Serves Angell hospitals with necropsy, cytology, histopathology, and clinical pathology testing.
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Accepts cytology and histopathology mail-in samples from primary care veterinarians, including tissues from necropsies.
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Expert pathologists are available seven days a week for cytology, hematology, necropsy, biopsy evaluations, and case consultations.
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State-of-the-Art equipment onsite includes automated analyzers for hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and in-house stat blood typing.
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24/7 critical care testing is available using point-of-care instruments providing rapid results for critically ill patients for .
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Case consultations and pathology rounds offers a collaborative approach with specialists for complex disease cases.
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Fast and reliable diagnostics provides detailed reports with practical case insights and competitive turnaround times.
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Serves Angell specialists, interns, and residents with clinically oriented pathology.
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Veterinary practices can contact (617) 541-5014 or pathology@angell.org for an updated fee schedule.
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Necropsy and Mail-in submissions: Our laboratory accepts mail-in submissions for tissues collected from necropsy, cytology, and histopathology. Please view the links at the bottom of the page for information regarding services offered, sample requirements, packaging and shipping biopsies, turnaround time, 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.