Reagents and Proficiency Tests From NVSL
Diagnostic reagents are produced by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) as needed for veterinary diagnostic use when a commercial source of reagent is not available or when commercial sources are not fulfilling diagnostic needs. Proficiency testing is offered for diagnostics associated with USDA program diseases, as well as other diseases requiring APHIS laboratory approval, and quality control purposes.
Items requested from the NVSL catalog may not be available or may be limited in quantity at any time due to domestic testing or production priorities.
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- Catalog of reagents. Text in the PDF-format reagent catalog is fully searchable. When the catalog displays, click the search feature (binoculars icon) in the Adobe Acrobat toolbar or CTRL+F to type in keywords.
- Special instructions on ordering USDA Swine Surveillance Influenza A virus isolates from the USDA repository
- Information about shipping and permits can be found at Ordering Reagents and Proficiency Tests. Contact the laboratory at nvslinfo@usda.gov or 515-337-7266 if you are unsure if the reagent you are ordering requires a permit.
- Unfamiliar with an abbreviation or acronym in the catalog? See definitions.
- Safety Data Sheets for Sample Media Provided by the NVSL
Proficiency Testing
Quality Assurance
Reference materials and proficiency tests produced at the NVSL are accredited to ISO 17043 and ISO Guide 34. Learn more about the NVSL Quality Management System and the scope of accredited materials.
APHIS-Approved Laboratories
Ordering reagents for certain diseases requires that the laboratory be approved to perform that testing. See the list of APHIS- approved facilities.