A range of testing services is provided by PADLS laboratories for the detection and identification of microscopic parasite eggs or larvae and protozoal organisms.  In order to provide an accurate and timely identification of internal parasites, provide fresh (not frozen) feces collected within 24 hours prior to submission.  Keep samples refrigerated and ship with ice packs.  Most analyses can be completed within 48 hours of submission.

Tests Provided

  • Cryptosporidium ELISA
  • Centrifugation/fecal flotation, quantitative
  • Fecal parasite direct smear
  • Modified double fecal centrifugation
  • Modified McMaster's fecal flotation
  • Parasite identification

Section Supervisor

Dr. Dane Rahoi
Email: dmr6597@psu.edu
Office: 
814-863-0837

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Laboratory Technicians

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Current Fee Schedule

Test Look-up Form and User Guide

Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

Address

131 Pastureview Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Directions

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

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

Address

131 Pastureview Rd.
University Park, PA 16802
Directions

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

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