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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of
ADAC Laboratories on Form S-3 in respect to the Common Stock issued in
connection with the acquisition of J.D. Technical Services, Inc., of our report
dated November 1, 1995, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements
and financial statement schedules of ADAC Laboratories as of October 1, 1995,
and October 2, 1994 and for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended
October 1, 1995 which report is included in Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
October 1, 1995.  We also consent to the reference to our firm under the
caption "Experts."



                                           /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.


San Jose, California
February 15, 1996
