Prairie Diagnostic Services

09/16/2025

PDS has received the notification below from Purolator regarding shipments to the USA. This appears to also be affecting other courier services as well. If you have questions, please contact us.
Thank you

"At this moment Due to recent changes to the U.S. import declaration processes, shipments from Canada to the U.S. may experience delays. As a result, Purolator’s service guarantee on shipments to the U.S. has been suspended until further notice."

Photo Credit: Customs Clearance Stock photos by Vecteezy

09/04/2025

We’re pleased to inform you that our Immulite Analyzer has been successfully repaired, and testing has now returned to normal operations.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during the recent disruption. We sincerely hope this temporary issue did not cause too much inconvenience.

Chemistry Lab Stock photos by Vecteezy

08/21/2025

Our Endocrine analyzer is on the fritz!
If you have questions or concerns about any Endocrine samples you have sent us or need to send to us, please call 306-966-7316.
We will have results out as soon as the analyzer is back in tip top shape!
Apologies for any inconvenience

photo credit: Laboratory Equipment Stock photos by Vecteezy

08/07/2025

PDS will be having updates done on our Webclient platform tomorrow evening (Friday August 8th). This could affect all aspects of the Webclient platform including form generation. All forms are available on our website pdsinc.ca if you urgently need to create a submission form.
If you are still having issues past Friday, please contact us on Monday or email us dso@usask.ca to report ongoing Webclient issues.
Apologies for any inconvenience this update may cause.

Photo credit: Ai Software Stock photos by Vecteezy

07/31/2025

PDS will be closed on Monday August 4th for Saskatchewan Day.
We wish everyone a safe and fun-filled summer! 😎☀️

Photo credit: Summer Holidays Stock photos by Vecteezy

07/02/2025

PDS has been seeing an increase in bovine lead poisoning cases. Thanks to Dr Vanessa Cowan (PDS Toxicologist) for sharing her article!

Lead poisoning is diagnosed in several beef cattle herds each year. What are the symptoms of lead poisoning in cattle and how can you prevent lead toxicity?

06/27/2025

PDS will be open on Monday June 30th and closed for Canada Day on Tuesday July 1st.
Happy Canada Day celebrations! 🇨🇦

Photo Credit: Canada Day Stock photos by Vecteezy

05/16/2025

Effective May 1, 2025, the following ELISA tests have been discontinued:
Bovine Coronavirus Antibody ELISA
Bovine Parainfluenza 3 (PI3) ELISA
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV) ELISA
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) ELISA
Bovine Respiratory Panel (IBR, BRSV, PI3, BCV) ELISA

Reminder: Equine Herpesvirus 1 & 4 ELISA - discontinued 2024

Log into your Webclient account to keep updated on the most current available testing services. Not sure if you have an account or need assistance navigating, pleases contact us!

Photo credit:Discontinued Vectors by Vecteezy

05/15/2025

Testing on our Immulite Analyzer is currently unavailable due mechanical issues. Service has been contacted and will be here Tuesday May 20, 2025 in the afternoon.

The testing that will be affected include:
T4
TSH
Cortisol (including ACTH, LDDST and HDDST)
Progesterone
Phenobarb
Insulin
Endogenous ACTH

You can still send the samples to us during this time and we will store them at the appropriate temperature until we can proceed with testing.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Photo credit: Repair Stock photos by Vecteezy

04/14/2025

PDS will be closed on Friday April 18th for the Easter holiday and open on Monday April 21st.
Have a great long weekend and remember to keep chocolate and lilies away from your pets! 🐰🎋

Photo credit: Easter Stock photos by Vecteezy

03/12/2025

PDS is excited to now offer Cache Valley Virus PCR testing! 🐑🔬🦠
Contact us by phone or email for more information.

photo credit: Baby Lamb Stock photos by Vecteezy

02/13/2025

Wishing everyone a fantastic Family Day weekend.

Reminder that PDS will be closed on Monday February 17th.

Photo Credit: Family Day Vectors by Vecteezy