The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a new Mycoplasma hemofelis qPCR test to our test catalog. Feline hemotropic Mycoplasma spp. can cause severe anemia in cats and are … [Read more...]
Collaborating inside the lab: Videoconferencing in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak
In the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak, real-time communication with state, federal, and other animal health entities is imperative. Although technology, such as videoconferencing, exists that would allow collaboration with agencies … [Read more...]
Leptospira (FA) test retired
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory will no longer offer Leptospira (FA). As an alternative, TVMDL offers Leptospira Spp. (qPCR). Test: Leptospira Spp. (qPCR) Price: $25 Turnaround: This test is … [Read more...]
Reminder: Texas Trichomoniasis Program Updates
Updates to the testing protocols for the Texas Trichomoniasis Program will go into effect on Friday, June 15th. The Texas Trichomoniasis Program has entered its 10th year and considerable progress has been made in its initial years, but much is … [Read more...]
Mastitis qPCR Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of the Mastitis qPCR panel to our test catalog. As the dairy industry in Texas continues to expand, TVMDL is excited to offer producers a panel to … [Read more...]
Texas Trichomoniasis Program testing protocols updated
The Texas Trichomoniasis Program has entered its 10th year and considerable progress has been made in its initial years, but much is left to accomplish. The program is administered by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) with testing conducted … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires Liver Trace Mineral Panel (referral) and Lead Tissue test (referral)
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer the Liver Trace Mineral Panel or the Lead Tissue test. With the implementation of inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) … [Read more...]
Piccione set to present over digital cytology services at canine conference
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, is set to present a wet lab over the use of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's (TVMDL) digital cytology services. Hosted by the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical … [Read more...]
Digital cytology submission option added to TVMDL Mobile app
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to announce a new update to our TVMDL mobile phone app. Clients will now have the ability to submit microscopic images through the app for digital cytology … [Read more...]
Piccione graduates from 2018 Group Leadership Forum
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, Clinical Pathology Section Head recently graduated from the 2017 Group Leadership Forum (GLF). Developed by the Texas A&M Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, the GLF prepares participants … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds mineral panels for feed and tissue samples
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a new mineral panel, as well as individual metal tests, for feed and tissue. Minerals are measured in liver tissue using inductively coupled … [Read more...]
TVMDL retires white blood cell count tests and Giardia/Cryptosporidium (FA) test
Effective immediately, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire clinical pathology tests specifically targeting white blood cell counts as well as the Giardia/Cryptosporidium (FA) serology test. In addition to … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds several molecular diagnostics tests to catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of three molecular diagnostics tests and one new panel to our catalog. The following tests were developed to assist clients in the detection of … [Read more...]
TVMDL technician develops tick panel as part of PhD project
There is a gap in knowledge concerning active infections of tick-borne diseases in animals across the United States-Mexico border. Previous studies have focused on identifying animals with recent or past exposure to tick-borne pathogens (e.g. … [Read more...]
Bovine pinkeye panel added to TVMDL’s test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a panel used in the identification of infectious agents associated with bovine pinkeye. Tests included in this panel: Livestock aerobic & … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds three companion animal panels to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of three new panels for canines and felines. TVMDL compiled these panels to assist clients with broad spectrum serological diagnostic … [Read more...]
Morris recognized as 2016-2017 Regents Fellow Service Award recipient
The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Board of Regents has recognized Stacy D. Morris as a 2016-2017 Regents Fellow Service Award winner. Morris is the Assistant Agency Director at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds several bovine panels to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of seven bovine panels to our test catalog. TVMDL compiled diagnostic panels to assist clients in efficient diagnostic testing for multiple bovine … [Read more...]
Veterinary neurology/neurosurgery resident trains at TVMDL
Dr. Barbara Lindsay, a veterinary neurology/neurosurgery resident, recently spent a week training with Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) staff. As part of the requirements for her Internal Medicine (Neurology) board … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds test to monitor therapeutic levels of Itraconazole
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a test that monitors therapeutic levels of Itraconazole. TVMDL offers pre- and post- treatment test options or a single test option. Test: … [Read more...]
Salmonella Dublin (ELISA) recently added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Salmonella Dublin (ELISA) to our test catalog. This test will complement routine bacteriological culture testing. In addition, the Salmonella … [Read more...]
TVMDL adds TickPath Layerplex (qPCR) to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a TickPath Layerplex (qPCR) panel to our catalog of tests. This panel detects tick-borne pathogen DNA for Rickettsiales species, Borrelia … [Read more...]
TVMDL experiencing shipping delays due to inclement weather
Due to recent inclement weather in south/central Texas, TVMDL is experiencing delivery delays. Most courier services are operational; however, hazardous driving conditions yesterday and today have led to many packages either not being delivered or … [Read more...]
Ferro recipient of the 2017 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services
Dr. Pam Ferro, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) Microbiology Branch Chief, was recently awarded the 2017 Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Diagnostic Services. In 1991, Dr. Ferro joined TVMDL as a Technical … [Read more...]
Merrell recognized as 2017 Director’s Excellence Award winner in Administrative category
Each year, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) Director’s Excellence Award is presented to four employees who epitomize selfless dedication to the agency. TVMDL employees nominate peers they believe exemplify … [Read more...]
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