The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) is implementing an update to its submission policy for equine and companion animal diagnostic testing.
Effective September 1, 2026, all equine and companion animal submissions must include a licensed veterinarian for submission. To ensure appropriate case oversight, interpretation of results, and continuity of patient care, UKVDL will require that all testing requests for these species be submitted through a veterinarian.
As part of this policy change:
- A licensed veterinarian must be identified on all equine and companion animal submissions.
Test reports will be issued to the submitting veterinarian.
- All billing associated with testing services will be directed to and managed through the submitting veterinarian, unless other arrangements are made between the client and the submitting veterinarian.
- Direct submission of equine and companion animal samples without an associated veterinarian will no longer be accepted.
This policy aligns UKVDL’s procedures with best practices for veterinary diagnostic testing and helps ensure that laboratory results are interpreted within the context of each patient’s clinical history and care plan.
We appreciate your cooperation as we implement this change. If you have questions regarding this policy or how it may affect your submissions, please contact UKVDL for assistance.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of UKVDL.
University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
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