INTRODUCTION

The Central Diagnostic Lab (CDL) of the Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur is located inside Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) complex. It is a platform in providing rapid diagnosis of animal diseases, identifying emerging diseases, developing new diagnostic methods and training diagnosticians, and veterinarians. CDL working is managed by Department of Microbiology under the supervision of Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science. CDL serves the interests of the livestock and poultry industry, animal research scientists, educators, and companion animal owners. The lab is seeking its accreditation from Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) and ISO 17025 and will be establishing its "Diagnostic Information Management System (DIMS)" to ensure the good lab practices (GLP) and confidentiality of the client results. CDL provides quality diagnostic services for all animal species, including necropsy of birds, bacteriology, clinical chemistry, serology, virology, parasitology, molecular diagnostics, and toxicology.
STAFF POSITION
Supervision/Dean

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz , Officer In-Charge Faculty of Veterinary Science, CUVAS Bahawalpur

Lab In-Charge

Dr. Muhammad Moazam Jalees, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, CUVAS Bahawalpur

Staff Details

Dr. Waqas Ashraf Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology
Dr. Hafiz Iftikhar Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology
Dr. Abdullah Saghir Assistant Professor, Department of Parasitology

VISION

To establish cutting-edge diagnostic facilities for infectious diseases and non-infectious diseases
To play a role as a national leader in developing and defining quality veterinary diagnostic services for the future
To effectively address animal and human health needs with applied and basic research through linkages between research, diagnostics and outreach, and to grow its participation in national’s economic development.

MISSION

To protect and promote animal and human health through early detection and monitoring of animal diseases.

To provide high quality veterinary diagnostic services as a means to promptly and accurately establish causes of animal health problems.

To utilize contemporary methods in the biological and life sciences to elucidate mechanisms controlling health and disease in animals and humans by the development of methods to diagnose, moderate and eliminate diseases.

ACTION PLAN

Diagnostic facilities at affordable rates for the farmers
Training of postgraduate, graduates and internees with advanced veterinary practices
Online consultancy to the farmers.
Research execution based on health issues identified at the lab.
Collaborative research and application of research output to improve clinical practices in field

LABORATORY SECTIONS

Bacteriology
Mycology
Serology
Parasitology
Molecular Biology
Clinical Hematology

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
CDL offers a wide range of testing at affordable prices (see list below). These rates were approved in 3rd F&PC meeting held on 7th of January 2020.

Sr. #	Test/ Activity	For / Diagnosis of	Rates
1	Skin scrapping ¥	Diagnosis of Ectoparasites	*Free
2	Floatation/sedimentation ¥	Diagnosis of Endoparasites	*Free
3	HA/HI ¥	Post vaccination titration of NDV, IB, AIV, EDS	*Free
4	IHA ¥	Post vaccination titration of HSV	*Free
5	Field Staining ¥	Diagnosis of Haemoparasites	*Free
6	RBPT	Screening of Brucellosis	*Free
7	Drug sensitivity/culture sensitivity	To propose antibiotic sensitivity and diagnosis	*Free
8	Tuberculin Test	Diagnosis of Tuberculosis	*Free
9	Postmortems	To find out actual cause of death	*Free
10	Outbreak handling	For sampling and further processing	*Free
11	SFMT ¥	Diagnosis of subclinical Mastitis	*Free
12	Milk adulteration	To find milk adulterants	*Free
13	Serum chemistry	Mineral profile analysis	*Free
14	Mallein Test	Detection of Glanders in equines	100/-
15	Complete blood count ¥	Complete blood count (Haematological Analyzer)	200/-
16	PCR	Diagnosis of Bird flu (H5N1) virus	2000/-
17	PCR	Diagnosis of Avian Influenza (H9N2) virus	2000/-
18	PCR	Diagnosis of Avian Influenza (H7N3) virus	2000/-
19	PCR	Diagnosis of ND virus	2000/-
20	PCR	Diagnosis of Rabies virus	2000/-
21	PCR	Diagnosis of Canine Distemper virus	2000/-
22	PCR	Diagnosis of Canine Parvo virus	2000/-
23	PCR	Diagnosis of Mycoplasma gallisepticum	2000/-
24	PCR	For DNA viruses	2000/-
25	PCR	For RNA viruses	2000/-
26	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma protein	200/-
27	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma Calcium	200/-
28	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma Magnesium	200/-
29	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma Phosphorus	200/-
30	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma Sodium	125/-
31	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma Potassium	125/-
32	Serum Electrolyte	Total serum / plasma Chloride	125/-
33	Culture & Identification	Isolation and identification of Salmonella (Species)	600/-
34	Culture & Identification	Isolation and identification of E. coli (Species)	600/-
35	Culture & Identification	Isolation and identification of Staphylococcus (Species)	600/-
36	Culture & Identification	Isolation and identification of Pasteurella multocida	600/-
37	Culture & Identification	MG culturing and identification (Mycoplasma gallisepticum)	600/-
38	Environmental testing	Plate exposure for bacteria) / swab testing	150/-
39	Evaluation of disinfectant	Antibacterial activity of disinfectant	1500/-
40	Evaluation of disinfectant	Antiviral activity of disinfectant	1500/-

*L&DD is providing these services free of cost to the local community
¥ mentioned test are functional in CDL

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

CDL is aimed to play a vital role in human resource development through organizing workshops, providing trainings, refresher courses and diploma courses for CUVAS staff, students, farmers, lab and field professionals and personnel from sister institutions of the country.

LOCATION

Central Diagnostic Lab , Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) complex, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences – CUVAS, near DHA 63100 Bahawalpur– Pakistan

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

Monday – Friday

8: 00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.