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Due to the potential health risk to TVMDL personnel,  we do not perform testing on any specimen derived from primate species, including lemurs. The only exception to this policy is that testing of formalin-fixed tissue may be performed. 

All samples and accompanying documentation submitted to TVMDL for testing become the property of the agency and may be tested as part of state/federal surveillance programs, utilized for research and educational purposes, and/or development of new assays. TVMDL is unable to return samples to the client unless prior arrangements are made and approved by the agency Director or designee.

An accession is defined as samples from the same animal / herd / flock, originating from a single animal owner, submitted for the same condition, collected at the same time. This allows clients to receive bulk testing of same species (from the same owner) under one accession. Poultry submissions requesting multiples tests (e.g., AI, Mg/Ms, culture, etc.) for a single flock are counted as one accession.

The Texas Veterinary Licensing Act prohibits TVMDL from releasing any case information to persons other than the TVMDL Client (Submitter) without prior approval from the Client.

Submitting Samples

Portal Submissions

The first step in submitting a sample to TVMDL is completing a submission form. There are two methods clients may choose from when it comes to completing a form. The first and easiest method is completing the submission form through the TVMDL online portal. This method ensures the submission form is completed accurately and thoroughly. Once the form is completed in the portal, print it out and include it in the specimen package before shipping it to TVMDL. If you’re a TVMDL client and would like to create a portal account, click on the Client Portal section of the menu at the top of the TVMDL website. Click “Forgot your password?” and follow the prompts to create a new portal account.

Paper Submissions

The second method of obtaining a TVMDL submission form is printing off one of the forms below. Forms are categorized by existing TVMDL account holders and those are who new to TVMDL or currently hold a pre-pay account. TVMDL does not recommend printing off multiple forms for future use as submission forms are updated periodically. If you have any questions during the sample submission process, please contact TVMDL.

 

 

 

Please note: Samples submitted without an existing TVMDL account number or New Client Form will be listed as a pre-pay submission. Payment is required before a finalized report is sent. Preliminary reports are not sent on pre-pay submissions. To avoid delays, TVMDL recommends completing the New Client Form. Payment is required with submission. You may utilize the Pre-Pay Credit Card Form or send a check.

Regulatory Testing Forms

• Brucellosis Test Record – VS Form 4-33 (USDA)
• Brucellosis Test Record – Continuation Sheet – VS Form 4-33A (USDA)
• Brucellosis Test Record – Market Cattle Testing Program – VS Form 4-54 (USDA)
• Swine Test Record (Texas Animal Health Commission)
• Swine Test Record – Continuation Sheet (Texas Animal Health Commission)
• Trichomoniasis Test Record (Texas Animal Health Commission)
• Equine Piroplasmosis Laboratory Test Record (Texas Animal Health Commission)
• Equine Piroplasmosis Laboratory Test Record (Texas Animal Health Commission) – Image Import Form
  • Instructions on how to import image to Equine Piroplasmosis Laboratory Test Record

Special Testing Forms

Clients with existing TVMDL accounts may choose to submit digital toxicology and digital cytology using the TVMDL Mobile phone app. Learn more about how to download the TVMDL Mobile app for your phone by clicking here.

• Digital Toxicology Form
• Digital Cytology Form
• Dermatopathology Specialty Form
• Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Form
• TVMDL accepts samples taken from animals suspected to be infected with rabies. Samples will be forwarded to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for testing. Submitters should be prepared to follow the TDHS shipping and processing information.
  • TDSHS Rabies information

Additional Forms

• Specimen Import List (spreadsheet) – Use for large number of specimens
• Submission Form Supplement
• SVA Shipping Sign Up Sheet
• Client Account Reactivation Form
• Crematorium Carcass Release Form

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