The NDSU VDL offers core research services for necropsy, histology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, sequencing, microbiology, and mycology.

Beyond the expertise of board-certified veterinary pathologists, we offer specialized stains, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and digital slide scanning as additional pathology services.

The following equipment is available as part of our research service:

  • Digital slide scanner
  • Illumina iSeq
  • Illumina MiSeq
  • Denovix Spectrophotometer
  • ABI 7500 Fast Thermocycler
  • Qiagen RGQ Thermocycler
  • Oxford Nanopore Minion Sequencer
  • KingFisher 96-well Flex
  • Bruker Biotyper (Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry/MALDI-TOF MS)
  • bioMerieux Vitek 2 Compact
  • BIOMIC V3/Sensititre antimicrobial susceptibility testing plates
  • Software: Bruker ClinProTools for MALDI-TOF MS model development

All research requires an initial consult with a VDL faculty/staff prior to submission. Basic pricing and service information are listed on the submission forms below. Contacts for the services are listed on each form.

Research Pathology Services Form

For research requiring necropsy, histology, or pathology services.

Download Form

Research Molecular Diagnostics & Sequencing Form

For research requiring molecular diagnostics or sequencing services.

Download Form

Research Microbiology & Mycology Form

For research requiring microbiology or mycology services.

Download Form