The molecular section at the Animal Diagnostic Lab provides testing using state of the art equipment.  We offer several platforms of testing including real-time PCR, end-time PCR and next-generation sequencing. 

Routine Diagnostic PCR

Mammalian Tests Offered
  • BRSV
  • BVD
  • Bovine Herpes Virus Type 1 (IBR)
  • Chlamydophila spp.
  • Coronavirus (Bovine/Porcine)
  • Leptospirosis spp.
  • Mycoplasma (spp., bovis, hyopneumoniae)
  • Neospora
  • PRRS
  • Parainfluenza Virus 3 (bovine)
  • Porcine Circovirus Type 2
  • Porcine Parvovirus
  • Swine Influenza
  • TGEV
Avian Tests Offered
  • MG/MS Multiplex
  • IBV spp.
  • Coryza (Avibacterium paragallinarum)
  • BA (Bordetella avium) pending approval
  • ORT (Ornitho bacterium rhinotracheale) pending approval

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Section Supervisor

Dr. Maurice Byukusenge (interim)

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Laboratory Technicians

Rhiannon Barry
Email:
rms347@psu.edu
Office:
814-863-5300

Michele Yon
Email:
mly104@psu.edu
Office:
814-863-0837

Jessica Betts
Email:
jyb5628@psu.edu
Office:

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Genomic Sequencing

             

Section Supervisor

Maurice ByukusengePhD
Email:
mpb5554@psu.edu
Office:
814-863-0837

Laboratory Technicians

Manoj Kumar
Email:
mmk6053@psu.edu
Office:
814-863-0837

                                       

Current Fee Schedule

Test Look-up Form and User Guide

Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

Address

Wiley Lane
University Park, PA 16802
Directions

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After-hours submission available daily.

2023 Holiday Hours

  • Nov 23-24, 2023: Closed
  • Dec 22, 2023: Open 8am-12pm
  • Dec 25, 2023: Closed
  • Dec 26-29, 2023: Open 8am-12pm
  • Jan 1, 2024: Closed