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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Digital toxicology added to TVMDL test catalog
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is pleased to announce the addition of digital toxicology to our test catalog. This test allows clients to submit images of potentially hazardous materials for evaluation via email or … [Read more...]
Four thyroid panels added to TVMDL test catalog
Starting September 1, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) will no longer offer Thyroid Panels 1-10. As alternatives to these panels, TVMDL recommends clients order one of the four panels recently added to our … [Read more...]
Two porcine tests retired from TVMDL catalog
Starting this month, TVMDL will no longer offer the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus-ELISA or the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus-IFA. Significantly low submission numbers have been reported for both tests. Should TVMDL receive a request for either of … [Read more...]
Mycoplasma hemofelis qPCR test added to TVMDL catalog
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
