<< back  veterinary diagnostic lab Currently under construction and expected to be completed in 2013, the new Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab (LADDL) is proposed to be a two story concrete structure building to be located to the north of the existing LSU Veterinary Medical School.  The new facility will provide full service diagnostic services, including pathology, histopathology, microbiology, virology, serology, electron microscopy and toxicology. The total gross square footage is estimated to be 56,915 sq. ft. with energy efficient shading devices and large overhangs to assist with solar cooling.