
Tests Offered
- Avian Encephalomyelitis (AE) - ELISA*
- Avian influenza AGID serum
- Avian influenza-AGID eggs
- Avian HI
- Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV)-ELISA*
- Infectious bursal disease (IBD) Gumboro-ELISA*
- Mycoplasma–plate
- Paramyxovirus Type 1 : Newcastle Disease (NDV) - ELISA*
- Salmonella pullorum–plate
*All ELISAs are IDEXX brand
Note
Avian serology testing requires appropriate amounts of uncontaminated, non-hemolyzed sera. Sample collection technique and timely submission significantly impact laboratory results. Poor quality sera may be reported as non-testable. The following outline is provided to assist poultry servicemen/veterinarians in proper blood collection/serum submission. Contact the laboratory for proper submission forms and blood collection tubes.
- Collect 2 to 3 ml of blood aseptically from wing vein.
- Transfer blood to a clean, dust-free tube (most blood tubes equal 5 ml.).
- Stopper or seal the tube with tape and place in a horizontal position for several hours, either in a 37 C incubator or in a warm place.
- Leave the samples in an upright position at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight.
- Submit these samples to the laboratory as soon as possible, or pour the serum into a clean, sealed vial.
- Submit a minimum of 1.0 ml of serum when requesting multiple tests.
- Fill out the proper specimen submission form, include all requested information.
- If possible, the samples should be sent refrigerated, using an overnight courier service.
- Contact the laboratory to make special test arrangements for export or sale samples or when holidays interrupt the normal test schedule.
- The laboratory reserves the right to determine the suitability of a specimen for testing.
*If shipping to Penn State, do not use the US Postal Service
Section Supervisor
Dr. Megan Lighty
Email: mul132@psu.edu
Office: 814-863-2007
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Laboratory Technicians
Nate Webb
Email: npw5248@psu.edu
Office:814-863-0839
Tyler Lantiegne
Email: thl5122@psu.edu
Office:814-863-0837
Allison Causey
Email: acc5306@psu.edu
Office:814-863-0837
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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