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Reagents and Proficiency Testing |
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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.
Quick Links |
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Questions about ordering? First-time customer? Visit our Ordering page
Reagents |
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Click here for the 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.
Information about shipping and permits can be found on the Ordering Reagents and Proficiency Tests page. Contact the laboratory at nvsl.concerns@aphis.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? Click here for definitions (PDF, 20K)
Material Safety Data Sheets for Sample Media Provided by the NVSL
Proficiency Testing |
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Information about proficiency tests offered by the NVSL can be found here.
Click here for available proficiency test worksheets and results.
Quality Assurance |
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Reference materials and proficiency tests produced at the NVSL are accredited to ISO 17043 and ISO Guide 34. Click here to learn more about the NVSL Quality Management System and the scope of accredited materials.
APHIS-Approved Laboratories |
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Ordering reagents for certain diseases requires that the laboratory be approved to perform that testing. Click to see the list of APHIS-approved facilities.
