Diagnostic Laboratories

Ryan Hospital Diagnostic Laboratories

• Anatomic Pathology/Biopsy Service

  The Anatomic Pathology/Biopsy Service has provided sample interpretation for veterinarians across the US and abroad for more than 35 years. The high volume of service exemplifies the pursuit of academic excellence and quality diagnostics.

  The Biopsy Service comprises:

  • General Biopsy Service
  • Specialty Biopsy Services
    • Dermatopathology
    • Ophthalmic Pathology
    • Lymphoma Subtyping
    • Oral Pathology
    • Osteopathology

  Biopsy samples can be sent to:

  Biopsy Lab
  Mathew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital
  Suite 4005
  3900 Delaney Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Email: baytop@vet.upenn.edu
  FAX: 215-898-0719

• Clinical Pathology/Cytology Laboratory

  Clinical pathology is the study of disease in the living animal and encompasses hematology, clinical chemistry, cytopathology, endocrinology, urinalysis, coagulation, immunohematology, laboratory management and general pathology.
  

  We provide services to Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital patients, as well as researchers and veterinarians in the outside community. 
  
  Laboratory Hours:

  Weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (last specimen by 5:30 p.m.)

  Weekends 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (last specimen by 1:30 p.m.)

  Pathologist Hours:

  Cytology submissions between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. are guaranteed same day results. Emergency, critical care and STAT submissions will be read as they are received and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m.

  Contacts

  Marla Washington
  Laboratory Manager
  215.898.3339 Phone
  215.898.9352 Fax

  University of Pennsylvania
  School of Veterinary Medicine
  Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital
  Department of Pathology
  3900 Delancey Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010

  The clinical pathology/cytology laboratory offers cytology interpretation and a full range of services with one of the highest caseloads of any academic veterinary institution.

  Clinical Pathology 
  Phone: 215-898-8877

  Cytology & Clinical Laboratory Testing 
  Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital 
  Suite 4101, 
  3900 Delancey Street 
  Philadelphia, PA 19104 
  FAX: 215-898-9352
  (Cytology Submissions between 8 am and 3 pm are guaranteed same-day results)

• Clinical Microbiology Laboratory

  The Ryan Veterinary Hospital Clinical Microbiology Laboratory (CML) performs routine diagnostic microbiology services primarily for Ryan patients.

  The lab performs all basic tests expected from a diagnostic lab (aerobic, anaerobic, fungal and mycobacterial culture; antibiotic susceptibility testing; and a variety of serologic tests).

  A range of specialist tests are sent out to reference laboratories, and the Ryan CML makes use of the facilities available at the Clinical Microbiology Lab at New Bolton Center, which is part of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Service.

  Operational Procedures

  We also provide the above-mentioned services for veterinarians on a fee-for-service basis. Please call the lab for further information.

  Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

  Contacts

  Shelley C Rankin PhD
  Chief of Service
  215.573.1189 (office phone)
  215.898.7858 (lab phone)
  215.898.0503 (fax)

  Staff:

  • Donna Maloney
  • Kristen Constantine
  • Kathleen O'Shea

  University of Pennsylvania
  School of Veterinary Medicine
  Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital
  Department of Microbiology
  3900 Spruce Street, Room 4106
  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010

• Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory

  The Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory provides basic parasitology services for Penn Vet's large and small animal hospitals.

  Fecal examinations for parasite eggs and cysts, identification of intact parasites, quantitative fecal egg counts and serology for heartworm and some tick borne infections are all done in our lab in the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital.

  Hours of operation:  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  Operational Procedures

  We also provide the services above for veterinarians on a referral basis. Please check the hospital's referral brochure for further information or call the lab.

  Contacts

  Thomas Nolan, PhD
  Director
  215.898.7895 Phone
  215.898.7183 Lab Phone
  215.573.8115 Fax
  parasit@vet.upenn.edu

  Richard Marcantuno
  Clinical Parasitology Technician
  marcant3@vet.upenn.edu

  Contact the Parasitology Laboratory

  Phone: 215-898-7183
  FAX: 215-573-8115
  Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital
  Department of Parasitology
  Suite 4108, 3900 Delancey St.
  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010
  
  

• Genetic Testing (PennGen)

  PennGen is a genetic testing facility operated through the Section of Medical Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. It is a collection of laboratories that coordinate as a not-for-profit unit, offering routine testing for a variety of genetic diseases, metabolic screening for inborn errors of metabolism, and a number of other diagnostic genetic services. PennGen also engages in research to uncover the genetic basis of a wide range of diseases in domestic animals.

  Diagnostic services include:

  • DNA Testing
  • Metabolic Screening
  • Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Testing

   Contact PennGen

  For most inquiries, e-mail us:PennGen@vet.upenn.edu

  Learn more about PennGen...

• Toxicology Laboratory (PADLS)

  The toxicology laboratory provides a broad spectrum of analyses for both natural and man-made toxicants including mycotoxins, drugs, environmental contaminants, insecticides, rodenticides, anions, and metals.

  Contact the Toxicology Laboratory

  Phone: 610-925-6244
  FAX: 610-925-6817
  PADLS New Bolton Center Toxicology Laboratory
  382 W. Street Rd.
  Kennett Square, PA 19348