About Us – KDL
KDL is a non-profit, independent diagnostics lab committed to providing accurate, timely, and affordable clinical testing. Located at Kean University, we combine expert care with advanced technology to serve individuals, healthcare providers, and the research community.
Driven by Science, Centered on You
We are a non-profit, service-oriented, and independent lab, with streamlined processes that put the focus where it belongs — on you, the client. Located on the Kean University Union campus and staffed by a dedicated team of experts, we leverage the latest technology and research to deliver accurate, reliable, and personalized testing services to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Committed to Access, Innovation, and Education
The KDL’s mission is to support campus and urban community health by providing accessible, timely, and affordable clinical diagnostic services, as well as training for Kean students interested in a career in diagnostics, we conduct a wide range of innovative research in clinical and genomic diagnostic testings internally and with our corporate partners.
We understand the importance of timely and accurate testing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and we are committed to providing the highest quality testing services to healthcare providers and individuals alike. We are also committed to expanding our diagnostic testing panels, innovating in genomic testing and pharmacogenomics, and providing R&D support for companies developing and validating new diagnostic tests.
History of KDL
The KDL was established during the COVID pandemic, capitalizing on cutting-edge equipment, technology, and research to provide precise and dependable diagnostics services. We have provided accurate and timely COVID-19 testing since the early days of the pandemic, in collaboration with Union County and under license from the New Jersey Department of Health, offering PCR-based testing for COVID-19, FluA, and FluB, with results available in as little as 24 hours.
Currently, we offer testing in molecular diagnostics, toxicology, and metabolic/lipid panels, and we are expanding our test menu to include additional diagnostics to better support patient health.
Interested in working with KDL or learning more about our mission?
Contact us or visit our Services page to discover how we’re making diagnostics more accessible and reliable for everyone.
Relationship with Kean University
In collaboration with the Kean University Wellness Center, a dedicated team of experts provides personalized diagnostic services with timely and accurate testing for disease diagnosis and treatment. This partnership strengthens our ability to support both academic and public health goals within the university and beyond. KDL is also deeply committed to training Kean students and advancing health services across the campus and surrounding communities.
Technology & Future Vision
We have established systems and protocols to support clinical research and regulatory filings for Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) development, including HIPAA compliance, sample handling, and data storage.
KDL is also at the forefront of next-generation sequencing technology, offering a range of genomic sequencing and analysis services — including whole genome sequencing, transcriptome analysis, and targeted sequencing — aimed at enhancing patient care and supporting innovation in diagnostics.
