Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL)
Storrs
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) provides veterinary diagnostic laboratory services and professional expertise, and collaborates with state and federal agencies to detect and monitor diseases important to animal and human health and detect newly emerging diseases. CVMDL strives to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and to contribute to the education of graduate, undergraduate, and post-doctoral students (including veterinarians) seeking advanced training in disease related studies.
Facility HomepageContacts
Facility Phone Number: 860-486-3738
Campus Address
Wilbur O. Atwater Laboratory
Client parking spaces are available between Torrey Life Science Building and Atwater Laboratory and between the Chemistry building/Atwater building. Once parked in one of the CVMDL client spaces follow the sidewalk to the rear entrance of the Atwater Laboratory Building (small red double doors). The CVMDL Client Reception Area is just inside.
Mailing Address
61 North Eagleville Rd., Unit 3089
Storrs, CT 06269-3089
Resources
Tick Testing
We are pleased to offer PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tick testing for the following pathogens:
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Babesia microti
Borrelia burgdorferi
Borrelia lonestari
Borrelia miyamotoi
Ehrlichia species
Francisella tularensis
Rickettsia rickettsii
Ticks received at the CVMDL are first examined and identified using a microscope. This process determines the species of tick, life stage, and degree of blood engorgement, all of which are factors that may impact transmission of pathogens to the person or animal (the host). Ticks may then be tested for the DNA of pathogens that are known to be transmitted by that tick species.
Results are reported within 3-5 business days of receiving the sample. Two business days RUSH testing is available for an additional fee.
Rabies Viral FA Testing
Rabies Viral FA testing is performed by the CVMDL only when there has been NO significant human exposure.