Empowering Clients with World Class Laboratory Services and Expertise
Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS) is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving clients across Canada. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, we provide accurate, timely, and trusted diagnostic testing that supports animal health, food safety, and veterinary care nationwide.
Test List
Browse the complete list of diagnostic tests offered by PDS, including details on sample requirements, turnaround times, and other details.
Submission Forms
Download the latest fillable submission forms and supporting documents to accompany your diagnostic samples.
Submission Protocols
Find step-by-step guidelines for proper sample collection, handling, and shipping to ensure accurate and timely results.
Lab Services
Discover the full range of laboratory and diagnostic services offered by Prairie Diagnostic Services to support animal health across Canada.
Bacteriology
Culturing, isolation, and identification of bacterial pathogens affecting animal health.
Bovine & Porcine Extension Services
Expert diagnostic consultation and support for complex bovine & swine cases.
Clinical Pathology
Hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology testing to support clinical assessment.
Endocrinology
Hormone testing for diagnosing and monitoring endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Feed & Forage Testing
Nutritional analysis of feed and forage samples, including quality assessment and toxin screening.
Genomics
Molecular and genetic testing for pathogen detection, sequencing, and strain characterization.
Histopathological Stains
Specialized tissue staining services to enhance microscopic evaluation and diagnosis.
Immunology / Serology / Virology
Antibody, antigen, and viral detection testing for infectious disease surveillance and diagnosis.
Molecular Diagnostics
PCR-based and molecular assays for sensitive detection of pathogens across species.
Necropsy
Post-mortem examinations to determine cause of death and investigate disease outbreaks.
Parasitology
Identification of internal and external parasites through fecal, tissue, and molecular methods.
Prairie Ocular Pathology Service (POPS)
Specialized ocular pathology diagnostics supported by a team of ACVO and ACVP veterinary specialists.
STAT Testing
Expedited diagnostic testing for urgent or time-sensitive cases requiring rapid turnaround.
Surgical & Dermatohistopathology
Microscopic examination of surgical and skin biopsy specimens for tumor and dermatologic diagnosis.
Toxicology
Analysis of toxins, chemicals, and poisoning agents impacting animal and herd health.
Resources
Access up-to-date protocols, forms, and reference materials to support accurate sample submission and diagnostic testing.
Equine Resources
Bovine Resources
Ovine & Caprine Resources
Porcine Resources
Companion Animal Resources
Avian & Reptile Resources
World-Class Expertise.
Local Commitment.
Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to delivering client-focused, world-class veterinary diagnostic services and expertise.
Proudly located at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in Saskatoon, our unique integration with the College ensures your cases benefit from the collaboration of board-certified pathologists, experienced diagnosticians, and leading researchers.
Our comprehensive services — from Clinical Pathology to advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Genomics — support a mission that extends beyond animal health to include public health, food safety, and economic well-being across the Prairies and Canada.
Latest News
2025 Holiday Season Schedule
Happy Holidays from all of us at PDS. Wishing you a season filled with joy and laughter and a wonderful start to the New Year.
Honouring Dr. Musangu Ngeleka and Welcoming New Expertise to Prairie Diagnostic Services – PDS Newsletter Nov. 2025
This issue of the Prairie Diagnostic Perspective celebrates both continuity and change within Prairie Diagnostic Services.
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