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Welcome to Carmichael Torrance Diagnostic Services (CTDS Ltd.)
Haematology, biochemistry and endocrine tests as well as dynamic tests and therapeutics. Case specific pathology support available.  
CTDS provides a full and wide range of veterinary diagnostic laboratory tests that include haematology, biochemistry, allergy testing, cytology, endocrinology, histology, microbiology and telemedicine for canine, feline, rabbits, small mammals, avians, exotics and equines.
Our veterinary laboratory staff have many years experience in veterinary diagnostic testing and although the company is recently formed, in early 2004, it is already becoming established as a lab whose service is based on rapid turnround, high quality veterinary diagnostic results and opinions.
  CTDS offers a full range of Avian, Reptile and Exotic diagnostic profiles and screens
Full range of microbiology on swabs, fluids, faeces and urines. Case specific pathology support available.  
Our goal is to offer a friendly, personalised laboratory service that provides you with analytical and service quality, case continuity, meticulous care and full pathology support.
Each and every case we deal with is reported and interpreted based on the history you give us we don't use coded, affectionately known as canned, comments. Our database enables us to match multiple samples from each patient and provide you with the full picture of patient tests. Cumulative patient reports are available on request, as are reports by fax, telephone, email or post.
  Canine screens and disease specific profiles available including the ever popular canine intestinal profile and endocrine profile.
Competitively priced histopathology service with full back up and prognostic and diagnostic advice. Post mortem services coming soon.  
Every one of our pathology and telemedicine procedures undergo stringent quality checks and the use of standard operating procedures ensure consistency in our methods and results. Every report is reviewed by a veterinary pathologist before being sent from the lab and a full interpretation is given when a history is provided.
Our aim is to provide our clients with accurate and timely results and provide a service which meets the needs of the patient whilst also being convenient and cost effective for the veterinary practitioner. If you would like to hear what our clients say about us please contact the laboratory.
  Full range of virus and serology test as well as the popular feline screen + T4 and old cat profiles amongst others.
Same day cytology reporting service for all fluids and aspirates. Case specific pathology support available.  

Our principal consultants include:

Nick Carmichael: BVM&S, BSc Vet Sci (Hons), Diploma VCS(Syd), Diploma RC Path,
Diplomate ECVCP, MRCVS.
(Principal Consultant).
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Clinical Pathology
Contact Nick.


Doug Hayward BVSc BSc MRCVS
Contact Doug.


  Full equine packages available from newborn profiles to performance profiles.
Advice and support on your own in house cases, radiology, sonogram, cytology, haematology, parasitology  identification. Simple and quick.  

Andrew Torrance: MA, Vet MB, PhD, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVIM, Diplomate ACVP.
(RCVS Recognised Specialist in Clinical Pathology).
Contact Andy.


Dr. Jerry Davies: BVetMed PhD MRCVS DVR DipECVS DipECVDI
(Diagnostic Imaging and Telemedicine).
Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, European Veterinary Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging

  Full range of rabbit and other small mammal tests available.
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Site last updated November 1, 2007
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
Contact Telephone 0113 287 0175 / 6259 Fax 0113 286 5127 Out of hours call 07881 711924 Email info@ctdslab.co.uk