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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.1

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
ADAC Laboratories on Form S-8 of our report dated November 1, 1995, on our
audits of the consolidated financial statements and financial statements
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 incorporated by reference in Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
October 1, 1995.


                                                       COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

San Jose, California
April 22, 1996