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Prairie Diagnostic Services will be implementing a fee adjustment effective June 1, 2026.


Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS) supports the health and productivity of sheep and goat herds through comprehensive diagnostic testing and submission guidelines. Our ovine and caprine resources help veterinarians and producers identify disease, monitor herd health, and ensure proper sampling and submission practices. From abortion investigations to nutritional assessments and infectious disease testing, PDS provides reliable, science-based diagnostics for small ruminant health management.

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TestLab SectionSample
Fungal Panel Serology (IDEXX)
Serum
Herpesvirus sp. PCR
Tissues - fresh, formalin fixed or embedded
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) (Food)
Formalin-fixed tissues or tissues in paraffin block.
Large Animal Kidney (Chemistry Panel)
Serum
Large Animal Liver (Chemistry Panel)
Serum
Large Animal Mini Panel – no interpretation
Serum
Large Animal Presurgical (Chemistry Panel)
Serum
Large Animal Standard (Chemistry Panel)
Serum
Lead Analysis – Blood
Heparinized whole blood
Leptospira MAT – Not for Export – Food Animal (Guelph)
Serum
Listeria monocytogenes PCR
Brain, abscess, liver, lesions, placenta, spleen
Mastitis Culture
Milk
McMasters – Small Ruminant Egg Count
Feces
McMasters – Small Ruminant Pooled Screening
Feces
Mercury
Heparinized whole blood or urine - 2 mL; tissue - liver or kidney (fresh or frozen) - 2 - 5 grams
Methemoglobin
Heparinized whole blood
Mineral Panel – Single Target (ICPMS)
Any single test from Mineral Panel #1, #2, #3 or #4
Mineral Panel #1 (Blood, Tissue)
Heparinized plasma or serum - 2 mL; liver (fresh or frozen) - 2 - 5 grams Hemolysis will compromise results
Mineral Panel #3 (Blood, Tissue)
Heparinized blood - 2 mL (must be submitted for Lead); heparinized plasma or serum - 2 mL; tissue (fresh or frozen) - 2 - 5 grams Hemolysis will compromise results
Mineral Panel #4 (Blood, Tissue)
For lead; heparinized whole blood - 2 mL; tissue (fresh or frozen) - 2 - 5 grams Hemolysis will compromise results