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About ADFH Laboratory
In 2007, the ADFH Laboratory was confirmed for the second time after 2005 as Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory in Abu Dhabi Emirate. This in-house Competence Center provides timely, fast and accurate availability of all laboratory results required for précised medical diagnosis and prompt treatment. The ADFH Laboratory is equipped with the latest technology to perform fast and accurate examinations of all different samples in the state-of-the-art professional way. Compared to 19,608 processed samples in 2006, the ADFH Lab has examined 20,715 samples in 2007, thus being an increase of 9.5%. This rising number of samples shows the confidence and trust of our customers to the ADFH Laboratory. In 2008, the histopathology unit was added to the Laboratory. Moreover, the ADFH Lab has extended its range from purely avian to both avian and pet diagnostics.
The lab is open for the testing for external samples from Sunday through Thursday 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. In emergency cases the laboratory provides a 24-hour emergency service. Laboratory testing is performed on samples of all bird species, dogs, cats and other pets. Samples submitted by private bird and pet owners, veterinary clinics, poultry farms; public and private institutions are accepted.
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