The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now offers a new strangles testing panel to assist equine clients in the detection of strangles. Earlier this year, TVMDL announced the addition of a multiplex real-time polymerase … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles
Test Catalog Updates
Texas Animal Health Commission updates trichomoniasis testing requirements
On December 27, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) updated the requirements for the Texas Trichomoniasis Program. Among the updates, TAHC increased the duration of transport time for direct smegma samples shipped in phosphate buffered saline … [Read more...] about Texas Animal Health Commission updates trichomoniasis testing requirements
TVMDL to discontinue cyanide and nitrate testing for hay and forage samples
Due to a decrease in requests, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will soon discontinue nitrate and cyanide (prussic acid) testing for hay and forage samples. Starting immediately, TVMDL will no longer accept hay … [Read more...] about TVMDL to discontinue cyanide and nitrate testing for hay and forage samples
TVMDL retires Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA)
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired the in-house Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA) due to a significant decrease in demand. As an alternative testing option, TVMDL can refer samples to the University of … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA)
Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles
Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory (EIDL) at Texas A&M University aimed at exploring the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles
Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable
The slides used to perform TVMDL's Babesia gibsoni (IFA) are on backorder, therefore TVMDL is temporarily unable to perform this test. Clients who suspect Babesia gibsoni in canines may consider TVMDL's Babesia spp. (rtPCR) as an alternative. … [Read more...] about Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable
Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has expanded the Tritrichomonas foetus – Bovine (rtPCR) test offering. Clients interested in testing bovine samples for Tritrichomonas foetus can now submit direct smegma samples to … [Read more...] about Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab
TVMDL retires Ammonia (Distilation)
Starting December 30, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Ammonia (Distilation). Requests for this test have remained consistently low the past two years. As an alternative, clients interested in … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Ammonia (Distilation)
Test for aflatoxin added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Aflatoxin (Immunoaffinity-Fluorometry). This new offering aims to detect aflatoxins in livestock feed or pet food. Aflatoxin is produced by … [Read more...] about Test for aflatoxin added to TVMDL catalog
Cytology-Urine test added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Cytology-Urine to the test catalog. This new offering aims to aid in the characterization of urine and assist with the diagnosis of urinary … [Read more...] about Cytology-Urine test added to TVMDL catalog
TVMDL retires Mycoplasma gallisepticum (HI) and Mycoplasma synoviae (HI) tests
Starting July 1, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the Mycoplasma gallisepticum hemagglutination inhibition (HI) and Mycoplasma synoviae (HI) tests due to a decline in requests. As an alternative, … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Mycoplasma gallisepticum (HI) and Mycoplasma synoviae (HI) tests
TVMDL retires Campylobacter fetus (Microagglutination)
Starting June 10, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Campylobacter fetus (Microagglutination). Overtime, more reliable methods have been developed and requests for this test have steadily declined. … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Campylobacter fetus (Microagglutination)
TVMDL retires Cholinesterase test
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired Cholinesterase (Kinetic pH/Kinetic Colorimetric). Due to the availability of safer pest control products, organophosphate and carbamate pesticide intoxication has become … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Cholinesterase test
TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section recently upgraded its strychnine test. Changes made include detection of strychnine using LC/MS instead of HPLC and detection of strychnine in … [Read more...] about TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples
TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired two equine-specific offerings in the clinical pathology section. Starting today, TVMDL will no longer offer Coombs Direct & CBC Profile – Equine due to infrequent … [Read more...] about TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings
TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)
Starting February 2, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the ACTH – Endogenous (RIA). In addition to infrequent requests for this test, the manufacturer is discontinuing the kit used to perform … [Read more...] about TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)
TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
Starting January 11, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will retire the Crossmatch test. Requests for this test have remained consistently low. Additionally, due to the urgent nature of results, this test is best … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Crossmatch test
TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test
Starting November 25, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer perform Dirofilaria immitis Antibody – Feline (Lateral Flow). The kit manufacturer, Heska, no longer produces the kits needed to perform this … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test
Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has updated a panel that detects antibodies to Brucella canis, the causative agent to canine brucellosis. Previously, TVMDL’s B. canis panel was performed using an indirect … [Read more...] about Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time
TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Glyphosate (GC/MS) to the test catalog. Glyphosate is one of the active ingredients in commercial herbicides. Using Gas Chromatography – Mass … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate
TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) molecular diagnostics section in College Station is pleased to announce the addition of Clostridium colinum real-time PCR to the test catalog. This new PCR test is a … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species
Panel with heat-treated heartworm test added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Dirofilaria immitis Antigen – Pre and Post Heat Treatment Panel (ELISA) to the test catalog. This panel includes a routine Dirofilaria … [Read more...] about Panel with heat-treated heartworm test added to TVMDL catalog
Necropsy offering for companion animal neonates added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Necropsy – Companion Animal Neonate to the test catalog. This addition is for post-mortem examination and dissection of neonatal companion … [Read more...] about Necropsy offering for companion animal neonates added to TVMDL test catalog
Drug screen for cannabinoids now offered at TVMDL’s College Station laboratory
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory’s (TVMDL) analytical chemistry section is pleased to announce the addition of Drug Screen – Cannabinoids (LC-MS/MS) to the test catalog. This new drug screen is a cost-effective offering … [Read more...] about Drug screen for cannabinoids now offered at TVMDL’s College Station laboratory
Equine Pregnancy Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
The clinical pathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station now offers an Equine Pregnancy Panel. This panel combines progesterone and estrone sulfate at a discounted price to aid in the … [Read more...] about Equine Pregnancy Panel added to TVMDL test catalog
