Diagnostic and Clinical Microbiology Service
The Clinical Microbiology Service at the OSU-VMC provides testing in the areas of bacteriology, mycology, serology and molecular diagnostics. With our assistance, clinicians provide diagnoses and treatments to the 57,000 patients examined in the OSU-VMC every year. We also offer our services to primary veterinary practices, animal resource facilities, and researchers within or outside the university.
Sample Submission Guidelines & Recommendations
Our Services
Bacteriology
- Aerobic culture
- Anaerobic culture
- Clostridium perfringens and Clostridioides difficile culture
- Blood culture
- Mycoplasma culture
- Mycobacterium culture
- Salmonella culture
- Bacterial identification by MALDI-TOF
- Routine antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Extended antimicrobial susceptibility testing for multidrug resistant bacteria
Mycology
- Routine fungal culture
- Dermatophytes culture
Serology
SNAP® Tests
- 4DX
- Feline Combo (FeLV/FIV)
- Parvo
Witness® Lepto
IFA
- Brucella canis
Molecular
- PCR
- Salmonella spp.
Other Services
- Consultation
Our team is trained in providing guidance on test selection and diagnostic results interpretation for infectious diseases and infection control.
- Infection Control
The Clinical Microbiology Laboratory supports the Infection Control Initiatives of the VMC to protect patients, personnel, and public health from infectious pathogens.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimirobial resistance is a major threat to veterinary medicine and public health. We are part of the OSU-CVM Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Working Group. Our main role is to aid clinicians and students to interpret laboratory results and select appropriate antimicrobial therapy, supporting educational initiatives, and research efforts.
- Research
Our laboratory supports OSU and external researchers on experimental design and pathogen identification. Contact the laboratory for pricing and additional information.
Sample Submission
Sample Submission Guidelines & Recommendations
OSU-VMC Users
- Sample drop-off
- During business hours: Microbiology Laboratory (VMC 0047)
- After hours or on holidays: Refrigerator in Microscopy Room (VMC 1049).
Exceptions: blood culture bottles and hair samples must be kept at room temperature
External Submitters
- Submissions must be placed through our online portal CoreOne for Labs
- Contact the laboratory for account setup and instructions or click here
Visit the Sample Submission Guidelines & Recommendations above for specific recommendations for sample collection and transport media.
If you need detailed information about the tests we offer, please visit the new Laboratory Testing Catalog.
Laboratory Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8am to 5pm
- Saturday: 8am to 12pm
*Hours may vary during holiday schedules
Contact Information
Email: CVM-VMC-Microlab@osu.edu
OSU Veterinary Medical Center - Microbiology Room 0047
601 Vernon L Tharp Street
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 292-7956
Fax: (614) 292-4688
Our Team
- Dubraska Diaz-Campos, DVM, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director
- Joany van Balen, DVM, PhD, Laboratory Supervisor
- Matthew Stempien, BS, Laboratory Technician
- Sarah Moore, BA, Laboratory Technician
- Christy King, DVM, MPH, Microbiology-Infection Control/PhD Graduate Student
Payment
Please read our payment policy for complete information.