(803) 788-2260

Mailing Address:

PO BOX 102406, Columbia, SC 29224

 

Shipping Address:

500 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229

 
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Veterinary Diagnostic Center

Interim Director:

John A. Caver, DVM, MPH ext. 234

 

 

What We Do

Laboratory Submission Guidelines

Laboratory Submission Forms

Service & Fee Schedule for 2007-08

Fax: (803) 699-8910


What We Do

The Diagnostic Center assists veterinarians, animal industry, and animal owners with livestock, poultry, and companion animal disease problems. The Center is an integral part of a disease surveillance system that helps to assure a safe and adequate food supply and to protect the health and welfare of South Carolina citizens. The Diagnostic Center is "accredited for all species" by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).

 


Laboratory Submission Guidelines

Clemson University Veterinary Diagnostic Center is an accredited full service animal diagnostic laboratory. We have capabilities for: necropsy, histopathology, bacteriology, virology, serology, toxicology, and limited clinical pathology. We accept all species of animals from practicing veterinarians, regulatory officials, and animal owners.

The laboratory is located in Columbia, South Carolina at 500 Clemson Road (approximately 1.5 miles from exit 80 off of I-20). Hours for receiving animals and specimens are:

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

New Years Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving

Day & Christmas: Closed

Other State Holidays: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

An on call veterinarian is on duty all weekends and holidays to assist in emergency situations and can be contacted by calling 803-360-0978 or by calling 803-788-2260 and leaving a message.

 


Laboratory Submission Forms

General Submission Form*

Pathology Submission Form*

Encephalitis Form for Equine Submission*

 

 

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