Hours
Hours of Operation
Regular Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Weekend coverage
includes essential but limited services within the bacteriology laboratory.
Necropsy services
are available on Saturdays provided the animal arrives before 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Holidays
| Holiday | Dates | LADDL Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Mardi Gras | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | CLOSED* |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 2, 2021 | CLOSED* |
*Receive animals for necropsy through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Necropsies will be performed every other day throughout the holiday period. Gross necropsy reports will be provided within 24 hours after performing the necropsy. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry services will not be available on these days.
Shipping by Commercial Carrier
FedEx and UPS deliver M-F to the address listed above.
Samples brought to the laboratory after hours should be delivered to the security guard at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Make sure the LADDL Specimen Submission Form accompanies the sample. Laboratory personnel will process the sample on the next business day.