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

• 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.

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

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.

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

Monday – Friday

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