Antech Diagnostics
By Antech Diagnostics/Mars
Last reviewed: December 2025
Antech Diagnostics is a major veterinary diagnostic laboratory network offering comprehensive testing services.
Overview
Antech Diagnostics operates one of the largest veterinary diagnostic laboratory networks in North America. Their extensive test menu covers virtually all veterinary diagnostic needs.
The network of regional laboratories enables quick sample processing and result delivery. Their focus on veterinary medicine means tests are designed and interpreted for animal patients.
Antech integrates with veterinary practice management systems for streamlined ordering and result delivery.
Snapshot
Description: Antech Diagnostics is a major veterinary diagnostic laboratory network offering comprehensive testing services.
Who It's For: Veterinarians and farms needing broad veterinary diagnostic services with national coverage.
What It Does Best: Provides comprehensive veterinary diagnostics with extensive test menu and nationwide network.
Why It Matters: Broad test availability and quick turnaround support veterinary care.
Ideal Users
Farm Types: All livestock operations
Herd Size: All sizes
Roles: Veterinarians, Managers
Main Features
Comprehensive Menu
Extensive test availability
National Network
Labs across the country
Quick Results
Fast turnaround times
Veterinary Focus
Designed for animal medicine
Competitive Advantages
Pricing
Model: Per-test fees
Evaluation Questions
Key Features
- Comprehensive Menu: Extensive test availability
- National Network: Labs across the country
- Quick Results: Fast turnaround times
- Veterinary Focus: Designed for animal medicine
Advanced Features
- Practice Integration: Connects with vet software
- Specialty Testing: Reference lab capabilities
Ideal For
Farm Types: All livestock operations
Competitive Advantages
What sets Antech Diagnostics apart from alternatives:
- National coverage
- Broad test menu
- Veterinary expertise
- Technology integration
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Antech Diagnostics:
Full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory with national network.
Pricing Model: Per-test veterinary diagnostics
Antech/IDEXX network. Order through veterinarian. Results typically 24-48 hours.
Pros & Considerations
- Major veterinary diagnostic network
- Comprehensive testing menu
- Fast turnaround on many tests
- National laboratory coverage
- Mars corporate backing
- May be oriented to companion animals
- Dairy-specific expertise varies
- Sample shipping required
- Larger organization dynamics
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Antech Diagnostics on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Results vary by test
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Antech Diagnostics:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Antech Diagnostics:
- Working with veterinarian?
- Testing needs?
- Result delivery preferences?