The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Canine distemper virus neutralization (VN) test. Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious pathogen that causes systemic disease in … [Read more...] about Virus neutralization test for canine distemper virus added to TVMDL test catalog
Test Catalog Updates
TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to offer two new ELISA tests to detect antibodies against Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in multiple species. Both tests offer improvements over the existing … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds new testing for Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii
Reminder: TVMDL no longer accepts hay and forage samples for nitrate and cyanide testing
As Texas hits the middle of summer, many animal owners may be interested in testing for nitrates or cyanide. The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) accepts biological samples such as ocular fluid, serum, or urine for … [Read more...] about Reminder: TVMDL no longer accepts hay and forage samples for nitrate and cyanide testing
TVMDL retires Bunyavirus and Cache Valley Virus PCR
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has retired the Bunyavirus and Cache Valley Virus PCR due to a decline in test requests. Clients interested in an alternative test option may consider TVMDL's Cache Valley … [Read more...] about TVMDL retires Bunyavirus and Cache Valley Virus PCR
TVMDL adds three heavy metal panels to test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) has added three panel options for clients interested in testing for heavy metals. Previously, TVMDL offered one heavy metal panel for avian, mammalian, and non-animal samples. … [Read more...] about TVMDL adds three heavy metal panels to test catalog
TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) to its testing catalog. AMH concentrations aid in the classification of reproductive status of animals. At this … [Read more...] about TVMDL to offer in-house test for Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in dogs
TVMDL adds panel to test catalog to aid in the detection of strangles
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
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