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
Test Catalog Updates
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
TVMDL retires Bartonella heneslae IFA
Starting September 25, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will discontinue the Bartonella heneslae IFA. Requests for this test have remained consistently low since last year. In addition, supplies needed to perform … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Bartonella heneslae IFA
Improved Dexamethasone Suppression Profile for horses
The clinical pathology section at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is excited to announce an improved profile for dexamethasone suppression testing in horses, the Cortisol –Dexamethasone Suppression Profile – Equine. … [Read more...] about Improved Dexamethasone Suppression Profile for horses
Reference intervals updated for several caprine and ovine panels
In an effort to always provide optimum laboratory results, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) clinical pathology laboratories recently completed a large study to update the reference intervals in several panels for … [Read more...] about Reference intervals updated for several caprine and ovine panels
TVMDL retires Canine Distemper Virus (FA)
As of April 1, 2020, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Canine Distemper Virus (FA) testing on conjunctival scrapings. TVMDL recommends the Canine Distemper Virus (rtPCR) as an alternative test. … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Canine Distemper Virus (FA)
Drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of a drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species. Similar to retinal tissue, hair and wool have been shown to retain … [Read more...] about Drug screen for beta-agonists in hair and wool for livestock species added to TVMDL test catalog
New eACTH Test Added to TVMDL Catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the validation of a new endogenous adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) test for equines. Endogenous ACTH aids in the diagnosis of pituitary pars intermedia … [Read more...] about New eACTH Test Added to TVMDL Catalog
Test to detect avermectins added to TVMDL catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Avermectins (LC/MS) to our catalog of tests. This test serves to assist in the detection of avermectins, such as abamectin, doramectin, … [Read more...] about Test to detect avermectins added to TVMDL catalog
TVMDL adds three E.coli toxin typing tests to catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce three new additions to our test catalog. Due to recent improvements, the E.Coli (PCR) will be replaced by three, more targeted tests. These updated tests will … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds three E.coli toxin typing tests to catalog
Bovine Coronavirus (VN) retired from test catalog
On November 16, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) discontinued the Bovine Coronavirus (VN) test offering. With the upcoming development of improved tests, TVMDL has decided to no longer offer virus neutralization … [Read more...] about Bovine Coronavirus (VN) retired from test catalog
Bovine Influenza D Virus (qPCR) added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) recently added a qPCR for Bovine Influenza D Virus to its catalog of tests. As interest in this pathogen increases across the United States, TVMDL is pleased to offer this test to … [Read more...] about Bovine Influenza D Virus (qPCR) added to TVMDL test catalog
