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IDEXX Pathology Services
Gain access to the largest network of pathologists worldwide.
Take advantage of our expert clinical and anatomic pathologists’ expertise, which covers a broad range of species and organ systems.
Receive the most comprehensive and timely results with IDEXX Reference Laboratories’ cutting-edge technology, which complements the individual expertise of the pathologist and enables collaboration among specialists around the globe.
Digital images included with all cytology and biopsy reports at no extra charge, exclusively on IDEXX VetConnect PLUS for a more comprehensive report.
Featured tests
Cytology tests
The IDEXX team of expert clinical pathologists provides you the most accurate and timely cytology results to allow you to make a confident and timely diagnosis. For critical cases in which a shorter turnaround time is required, the priority cytology option is recommended.
Biopsy tests
The IDEXX team of expert anatomic pathologists provides you the most accurate and timely biopsy results to allow you to make a confident and timely diagnosis and treatment plan. For critical cases in which a shorter turnaround time is required, the priority biopsy option is recommended.
Other specialty tests
IDEXX offers extensive pathology services, including immunohistochemistry, special stains, fluid and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, bone marrow cytology and many more.
Expert consultations
Your team of experts is just a call away, with pathologists always available for consultation.
Featured case
Oral cavity mass: melanoma or lymphoma?
From the oncologist:
“It was the photo in the cytology report that convinced me I should biopsy.”
A dog that had a melanoma in the oral cavity and had been treated with radiation therapy some time ago re-presented to the oncologist for a second oral mass. The oncologist assumed the mass was another melanoma, and at that time, she sampled the mandibular lymph nodes, which were firm and prominent. Dr Jamie Haddad, a double-boarded anatomic and clinical pathologist at IDEXX, received that cytology, and it looked like lymphoma rather than melanoma, but she couldn’t rule out an unusual melanoma. The oncologist was going to assume the new oral mass was melanoma because of the history until she saw the digital image of the cytology specimen on IDEXX VetConnect PLUS and changed her mind. She biopsied the oral mass, and it proved to be a subtype of lymphoma, not melanoma.
Jamie Haddad‡, VMD, DACVP
Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist
Area(s) of interest: diagnostic pathology, bone marrow evaluation
Cytology image
Biopsy image
IDEXX VetConnect PLUS
IDEXX VetConnect PLUS lets you access diagnostic and pathology imaging results from IDEXX Reference Laboratories, IDEXX in-house analysers, IDEXX SNAP point-of-care tests and other sources, all in one place.
- Make decisions in real time to quickly address patient health and client concerns.
- Easily view in-house results along with reference laboratory results and see up to 10 years of historical data.
- View patient history graphs that help you quickly spot abnormalities for individual patients.
The IDEXX VetConnect PLUS mobile app, supported on both iPhone and Android devices, notifies you instantly when a patient’s results are ready, so you can access patient history, laboratory results, results trending graphs and more for a quicker response. Download the VetConnect PLUS mobile app for iPhone or Android devices.
‡Indicates that this pathologist is double-boarded
Note: There may be times when weather or operational considerations cause delays in providing test results. When this happens, we will inform you as quickly as possible with the most complete information available.
Enhanced histology services and report formatting changes effective Sep 25, 2023
On September 25, 2023, IDEXX Reference Laboratories will implement enhancements to improve your histology reports and changes to interim reporting. In addition, we will expand our UK team of anatomic pathologists by adding support and collaboration from IDEXX pathology experts around the globe. View or download the service update to learn more.