Wild animals are frequently submitted for evaluation at the Animal Diagnostic Lab. All wildlife submissions must be arranged through the PA Game Commission with the exception of samples submitted for rabies testing. The PA Game Commission can be contacted at:

Pennsylvania Game Commission
2001 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797
717-787-4250

Or visit www.pgc.state.pa.us to locate your regional PA Game Commission office.

Rabies suspects from all species will be accepted without need for prior approval from the PA Game Commission. See our rabies submission guidelines for further instructions.

Information regarding Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing can be found in the CWD/BSE laboratory section of ADL.

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