The microbiology laboratory at the Animal Diagnostic Lab comprises state of the art laboratory equipment and facilities. The Bacteriology section offers isolation identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing of bacteria and fungi using traditional as well as cutting edge molecular methods. The Salmonella Enteritidis section offers testing of a range of samples including poultry environmental samples for the presence of salmonella. We accommodate testing for PEQAP as well as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) procedures.
- PADLS User Guide Includes a list of tests available at each of the three PADLS labs.
- Current Fee Schedule
Animal Diagnostic Laboratory
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After-hours submission available daily.
- Email adlhelp@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0837
- Fax 814-865-3907
2025 Holiday Hours
- Memorial Day: May 26, CLOSED
- Juneteenth: June 19, CLOSED
- Independence Day: July 4, CLOSED
- Labor Day: September 1, CLOSED
- Thanksgiving Holiday: November 27-28, CLOSED
- Christmas Eve: December 24, OPEN 8 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
- Christmas Day: December 25, CLOSED
- Holiday Break: December 26, 29-31, OPEN 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- New Years Day: January 1, 2026 CLOSED
Animal Diagnostic Laboratory
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After-hours submission available daily.
- Email adlhelp@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0837
- Fax 814-865-3907
2025 Holiday Hours
- Memorial Day: May 26, CLOSED
- Juneteenth: June 19, CLOSED
- Independence Day: July 4, CLOSED
- Labor Day: September 1, CLOSED
- Thanksgiving Holiday: November 27-28, CLOSED
- Christmas Eve: December 24, OPEN 8 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
- Christmas Day: December 25, CLOSED
- Holiday Break: December 26, 29-31, OPEN 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- New Years Day: January 1, 2026 CLOSED
