NVSL Diagnostic, Bioanalytical, and Reagent Laboratory

Last Modified: March 20, 2024

The Diagnostic Bioanalytical and Reagent Laboratory (DBRL) supports national and international livestock disease control programs though diagnostic testing, proficiency testing, and reagent supply within its five constituent sections (listed below).

For a complete list of available tests and products, view our catalogs at Diagnostic Testing and Reagents and Proficiency Tests.

Organization

The DBRL consists of four sections: Parasitology Chemistry and Analytical Services; Proficiency Testing and Reagents; Brucella, Mycobacterium, and Hemoparasite Reagents; and Serology.

Contact Information

NVSL-DBRL

Packages: 
1920 Dayton Ave. 
Ames, IA 50010

Letters: 
P.O. Box 844
Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-337-7266
Fax: 515-337-7397

DBRL Director: Vacant

Parasitology Chemistry and Analytical Services 

Supervisor: Dr. Gleeson Murphy
Phone: 515-337-7953
Email: gleeson.murphy@usda.gov

Proficiency Testing and Reagents

Supervisor: Terra Jenson
Phone: 515-337-7877
Email: terra.a.jenson@usda.gov

Brucella, Mycobacterium, and Hemoparasite Reagents

Supervisor: Teresa Sigafoose
Phone: 515-337-7317
Email: teresa.m.sigafoose@usda.gov

Serology

Supervisor: Vacant
Phone: 515-337-6235
Email: n/a

Program Assistant OA: Sara Steiskal
Phone: 515-337-7108
Email: sara.steiskal@usda.gov