• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Locations:
  • Canyon
  • Center
  • College Station
  • Gonzales
  • TVMDL Career Center
  • Contact Us

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Apple App

download on the Apple App Store
download the app on Google Play

Search

Translate:

  • Find a Form
  • Deliver a Sample
    • Specimen Collection Information
    • Packaging Samples for Shipment
    • Drop Off a Sample
    • Cremation
    • Order Supplies
  • Client Portal
    • Get Test Results
    • SVA Portal
    • Pay a Bill
  • Become a Client
  • Resources
    • TVMDL Bovine Testing Guidance and Reference Material
    • Diagnostic Plans
      • Bovine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
      • Equine Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
      • Small Ruminant Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
      • Small Animal Syndromic Diagnostic Plans
    • Education Library
    • Case Study Library
    • Electronic Reporting: QR Coding Process
    • CoreOne Resources
  • About Us
    • Locations and Hours
    • Agency Leadership
    • Speaker’s Bureau
    • Texas Pullorum-Typhoid Program
    • TVMDL Mobile app
    • Contact Us
  • Locations
    • College Station Laboratory
    • Canyon Laboratory
    • Center Laboratory
    • Gonzales Laboratory
  • Contact Us

Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles

January 9, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Chestnut horse in a pasture with golden back light.

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, canyon, college station, equine, horse, Molecular Diagnostics, strangles

Texas Animal Health Commission updates trichomoniasis testing requirements

January 5, 2023 by Mallory Pfeifer

Black Angus bull covered in mud, walking toward the camera with Angus and Charolais heifers behind him.

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, bovine, canyon, cattle, college station, cows, Molecular Diagnostics, trich, trichomoniasis

TVMDL to discontinue cyanide and nitrate testing for hay and forage samples

December 1, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Straw bales on farmland with blue cloudy sky

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, forage, hay, plants, toxicology

TVMDL retires Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (ELISA)

September 30, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

A closeup shot of a large plymouth rock chicken at a farm

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)

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: Avian, elisa, Gonzales, test

Collaborative project leads to improved diagnostic detection of strangles

September 21, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

brown horse with white stripe on nose in a pen at sunset

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bacteriology, college station, equine, horse, microbacteriology, Molecular Diagnostics, PCR, strangles, Virology

Babesia gibsoni (IFA) temporarily unavailable

May 5, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

Maroon and grey TVMDL logo with veterinary symbol between the letter V on a white background

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

Direct smegma samples now accepted for trichomonas testing at TVMDL’s Canyon lab

April 20, 2022 by Mallory Pfeifer

close up of black bull with green grass in background

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: bovine, bulls, cattle, cows, Molecular Diagnostics, trich, trichomonas, trichomonias, Virology

TVMDL retires Ammonia (Distilation)

December 29, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

woman with brown hair and safety glasses pouring liquid into tube in laboratory

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)

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, bovine, caprine, cervid, ovine, toxicology, TVMDL

Test for aflatoxin added to TVMDL catalog

October 27, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Bowls with dry pet food on floor

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, livestock feed, pet food, toxicology, toxins

Cytology-Urine test added to TVMDL catalog

October 15, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Several female lab technicians in white lab coats look through microscopes

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: clinical pathology, college station, cytology, TVMDL, urine

TVMDL retires Mycoplasma gallisepticum (HI) and Mycoplasma synoviae (HI) tests

June 30, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Indoors chicken farm, chicken feeding

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL retires Campylobacter fetus (Microagglutination)

June 10, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Red, blue, and yellow circular plates used to culture bacteria

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)

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL retires Cholinesterase test

April 29, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

man in white lab coat pour liquid into chemistry equipment

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL upgrades strychnine test; Testing now offered for serum samples

March 29, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Woman with brown hair and white lab coat standing in front out glass containers with clear liquid

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: analytical chemistry, bovine, canine, drug testing, equine, feline, toxicology

TVMDL retiring two equine-specific clinical pathology offerings

February 9, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Hand in white glove holding a red blood tube under a machine.

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL to retire ACTH – Endogenous (RIA)

February 2, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Man with black hair and beard inspecting a tube while wearing a white lab coat. A woman with brown hair sits in the foreground looking through an instrument to inspect a sample

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)

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: clinical pathology, test, test catalog, test retirment

TVMDL retires Crossmatch test

January 7, 2021 by Mallory Pfeifer

Hand in white glove holding a tube of blood up to machine

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL retires feline heartworm antibody test

November 25, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Gray cat swatting at mosquito in green grass

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: college station, feline, heartworm, serology, TVMDL

Updated Brucella canis panel offers decreased turnaround time

November 25, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Closeup photo of an adorable dog. Outdoor photo

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates Tagged With: brucellosis, canine, dog, serology, TVMDL

TVMDL adds test to detect glyphosate

November 24, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Spraying herbicide from the nozzle to Para Grass weeds

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

TVMDL adds test to detect causative agent of ulcerative enteritis in avian species

November 13, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Brown and white bobwhite quail standing on ground

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

Panel with heat-treated heartworm test added to TVMDL catalog

October 27, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

A black Newfoundland and Golden Retriever mixed breed dog surrounded by mosquitos

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

Necropsy offering for companion animal neonates added to TVMDL test catalog

October 16, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Little kitten with american staffordshire terrier dog laying in field of flowers

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

Drug screen for cannabinoids now offered at TVMDL’s College Station laboratory

October 16, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

Woman in white laboratory coat examines bottle of reagent

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

Equine Pregnancy Panel added to TVMDL test catalog

October 15, 2020 by Mallory Pfeifer

mare and foal in a field - realistic photomontage

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

Filed Under: News, Test Catalog Updates

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Latest News

  • Rare case of ocular onchocerciasis in a dog from south Texas January 25, 2023
  • Dimitrov contributes to literature over avian paramyxoviruses January 24, 2023
  • *Update 1/24 Canyon lab will be closed* January 23, 2023
  • Two professionals recognized with Texas A&M AgriLife Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence January 19, 2023
  • Lemburg honored with Vice Chancellor Award in Excellence January 19, 2023
  • Five employees honored with Director’s Excellence Awards January 19, 2023

Footer

For Employees

  • Employee Email
  • TVMDL Rules & Procedures
  • TVMDL Career Center
  • Emergency Alert Systems
  • AgriLife People Directory
  • AgriLife Administrative Services
  • TAMUS Single Sign On
  • Facebook

State of Texas

  • Texas.gov Portal
  • Texas Veterans Portal
  • Statewide Search
  • Texas Homeland Security
  • Risk, Fraud, & Misconduct Hotline

Policies

  • Privacy and Security Policy
  • Accessibility Policy

Sign up for our species-specific newsletters!

Sign up for our species-specific newsletters!
  • Texas A&M AgriLife
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory
  • Texas A&M Forest Service
  • Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
  • Texas A&M AgriLife Research

483 Agronomy Rd
College Station, TX 77843