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Referral tests are not performed at TVMDL; a processing and shipping fee will apply. Identification of vitamin D toxicity or deficiency. This assay will detect metabolites of cholecalciferol (rat poisons, vitamin D supplements); it will not detect toxicity due to calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or calcipotriene (Dovonex – anti-psoriasis cream).
Identification of common bacterial pathogens that cause abortion in livestock by culture. Targets include trichomonas, campylobacter, brucella, listeria and/or other bacteria as appropriate.
A nine-year-old female, spayed dog was presented to a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment of a skin infection. The dog was treated with antibiotic and immunosuppressive drugs to resolve the infection. A punch biopsy sample was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station for bacterial and fungal culture. Bacterial…
Semira Mancill and Ronnie Schnell are more than just dedicated professionals — they are passionate agriculturalists who live their love for agriculture beyond their nine-to-five jobs. During the week, Mancill, DVM and a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists, works as a veterinary diagnostician at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. In…
Bacillus anthracis is a spore-forming, facultative anaerobic, gram positive rod that is the causative agent of anthrax. Spore formation occurs when the vegetative form of the bacteria, found within the animal, is exposed to air upon the animal’s death. The spores then settle into the ground under and around the carcass. The spores are highly resistant…
Initial training for new testers All individuals interested in becoming an Authorized Tester are required to attend certification training. Trainings are scheduled throughout the year based on interest and the need for more testers. The waitlist for 2025 trainings is now open. Complete the potential tester questionnaire to be added to the waitlist. Please note…
Confirmation/identification of avian adenovirus in suspect viral isolates by PCR.
Detection of influenza A virus (IAV) by real time PCR.
Detection of avian paramyxovirus type 1 by real time PCR.
Confirmation/identification of avian reovirus in suspect viral isolates by PCR.