Loading Dock Closure: The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's loading dock area will be closed for renovation from noon on Friday 7/11 through 7:30 AM on Monday 7/14. We cannot accept deliveries of animals for necropsy services weighing more than 50 lbs during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Change in access to the VDL: Commonwealth Avenue (immediately south of the VDL) will be closed by the city for construction starting July 7th. Please access Gortner Avenue (in front of the lab) via Buford Avenue from the north. Please click here for more information.
5-7 business days. In order to perform necessary processing and preparation, samples in most cases should be received in the lab by noon the day before the scheduled testing day.