Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

Safeguarding Animal and Human Health and Facilitating Animal Agriculture

  • Full-service animal health diagnostic laboratory and research center
  • Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS) member
  • AAVLD accredited
  • Certified NAHLN member
  • Dog and cat necropsy service now available

If you are experiencing an animal health emergency, please contact us by phone. Do not use email for emergencies. For emergency assistance outside of laboratory working hours, please call the PA Department of Agriculture hotline at 717-772-2852.

Attention Clients

Mammalian Necropsy Notice

Due to anticipated staffing shortages in mammalian pathology for the months of June-August, 2022, turn-around time on these cases may be delayed. Please get in touch with ADL before submitting a case to facilitate the submission and ensure that we can best meet your needs. Providing a complete case history and completed submission forms will help expedite your submission. Thank you for your understanding!

Rabies Update

Changes have occurred pertaining to the policy of shipping rabies samples to the Department of Health.  Please see the Rabies page before bringing any samples for rabies testing to the Animal Diagnostic Lab or shipping any samples to the Department of Health.

Latest News

June 6, 2022

The Animal Diagnostic Lab Would Like to Welcome Dr. Kayla Niel to Our Team of Avian Pathologists

Dr. Kayla Niel will be joining the Penn State Animal Diagnostic Laboratory on July 1, 2022 as an Avian Diagnostic and Outreach Veterinarian.

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April 28, 2022

PA HPAI Hotline

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has created a hotline that poultry owners can call if you suspect your poultry is infected with avian influenza.

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March 24, 2022

2022 Practitioners’ Meeting

2022 Practitioners’ Meeting Hosted by the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory at Penn State University Emphasis on Diseases of Small-Scale Swine Production Tuesday April 26, 2022, 8:30a – 4:30p

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February 24, 2022

Secretary Of Agriculture Advises Vigilance To Pennsylvania Poultry Owners To Protect Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

​Harrisburg, PA – The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal Health and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds within the United States. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reminds Pennsylvanians to stay vigilant and review biosecurity practices.

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Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

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Wiley Lane
University Park, PA 16802
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After-hours submission available daily.