The Clinical Pathology Laboratory at the University of Melbourne, Werribee campus engages with undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science focussing on diagnostic testing and how it can be used for the treatment of small and large animals and providing diagnostic support for research projects. The laboratory uniquely offers its general and specialist diagnostic services to commercial and private partners backed by a small team of dedicated, passionate and highly skilled staff.
Tests available
- General haematology and biochemistry (see request form for test menu)
- Coagulation including: PT, APTT, Fibrinogen, Factor testing, vWf and D-dimer.
- Cross matching, Canine & Feline blood typing
- Cytology: body fluids, CSF, bone marrow
- Endocrinology: Cortisol, Progesterone, total T4
- Urine analysis
- Flow cytometry: canine and feline lymphoma and leukaemia
Fact sheet
- Collection of blood for von Willebrand factor (vWf) and factor assays
- Flow Cytometry Submission Guidelines 2023
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Getting in touch
Clinical pathology staff
- Ms Fiona Armour - Technical Officer
- Ms Amanda Hall - Technical Officer
- Dr Astrid Oscos Snowball - Clinical Pathologist
Contact
Phone: 03 9731 2273
Email: vet-clinpath@unimelb.edu.au
Hours
Monday to Friday (excluding University holidays)
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Researchers
We are more than happy to explore testing for your research project. Please contact the laboratory with type and number of samples, and test/s required. We will provide you with a quote and estimated turn around time.
Our location
Clinical Pathology Laboratory at the University of Melbourne
Gate 1, 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee
Couriers and clients
Please enter via gate 1 and follow the road to rear of pathology building 416. Use intercom system or phone lab directly.
Please note: Gate 2 is no longer an access for The University of Melbourne.