University of Kentucky - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

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Shipping address:
University of Kentucky
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
1490 Bull Lea Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511

Mailing address:
University of Kentucky
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
P.O. Box 14125
Lexington, KY 40512-4125

Phone Numbers:
(859) 257-8283 - Voice
(859) 255-1624 - Fax

Diagnostic Services Coordinator:
Deborah Maples Williams, DVM
(859) 257-7112

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Receiving Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours:
Holiday Hours Memorandum

Please note our new phone number 859-257-8283

The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is a full service animal health diagnostic facility. The Lab is charged with the diagnosis of animal diseases, and the performance of tests which safeguard the health of the animal population in Kentucky. The Lab helps identify infectious diseases, identify regulatory diseases, provides the means to meet export sales requirements, and provides an early warning system for impending epidemics.

Animal Health Bulletin!

Equine Health Bulletin 2012

Notice:

Piroplasmosis Testing Update: Effective immediately (February 27, 2012), the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory can perform cELISA testing for export provided that the country receiving the animal accepts cELISA methodology for piroplasmosis testing. To be sure what methodology is needed for individual countries, contact the Area Veterinarian in Charge (AVIC). For the state of Kentucky, the phone number is: 502-848-2040. For all other states contact information can be found at this link:http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/downloads/vsavic.pdf

Notice:

We encourage all EIA forms submitted for testing to include the 6 digit National Accreditation Number of the submitting veterinarian.

Notice:

VDL does not perform euthanasia, and does not provide carcass disposal services. Click here for more information

Please submit a separate red top tube for each of the following tests: EIA, EVA, and piroplasmosis testing.

The VDL runs EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) tests by the ELISA method. AGID method is done only if specifically requested. This must be done by contacting either Dr. Deborah Williams or Meg Steinman at 859-257-8283 prior to sending in the specimen and paperwork for testing.

New Test Offerings:

Reducing the cost of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) testing: A new real-time PCR assay for quick and sensitive diagnosis of EHV-1. Click here for more information

VDL is now offering Real-Time PCRs for Leptospirosis, Rhodococcus equi, Salmonella, Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG), Mycoplasma synovium (MS), Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT), Avian Influenza, and Exotic Newcastle Disease (END). Please check our Test Offerings area for details on each test — click on “Test and Fee Schedule” for pricing and “Test Information and Specimen Requirements” for testing and specimen details.

Please watch for our new web site which will provide a much better way to view information on our diagnostic test offerings.