Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (LCP)

Current operational status (Updated 6/1/2020)

• Services

• All service requests must be completed remotely using the LCP web app prior to dropping off samples or animals.  
• Samples for which a service request has been completed remotely, and for which no consultation in person with LCP staff is required, may be dropped off, accompanied with a printed copy of the web app request confirmation, at the designated area at the front desk of Z-940 (all types of samples) or C-708 (histology samples only), any time during receiving hours (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm).  

• Sample pick up, live animal drop-off, or sample drop-off requiring an in-person consultation with LCP staff must be scheduled in advance.
•  Contact the LCP by phone at 646-888-2422 or email at LCP@med.cornell.edu for assistance.

• Training
  • Hands-on necropsy training will be restricted to a limited number of participants and donning of additional PPE will be required.

The Laboratory of Comparative Pathology (LCP) is a full service diagnostic lab offering clinical and anatomic pathology services. The LCP supports investigative staff utilizing a variety of animal species as research models.  In addition, the LCP supports RARC various RARC activities including biosecurity and animal health programs.

Service Requests

​Submissions can be made online via the LCPWebApp. Once completing the online service request form print out the confirmation page with the tracking number on it and bring it to the lab with your specimens.

New users must register by clicking on the Sign Up link, completing the form and clicking Submit. New accounts will be created within two business days. 

A training tutorial is available online.

Locations and Hours of Operation