PATHOGEN
DETECTION
LABORATORY

Road 98 & Hutchison
CNPRC – UC Davis
Davis, CA 95616

530-752-8242

We would like to introduce you to the unique laboratory services available through the Pathogen Detection Laboratory (PDL) at the University of California, Davis.

Since 1986, PDL has provided over 10,000 virological and serological analyses of non-human primate specimens annually. We provide services to more than 50 clinicians, researchers, and colony managers. Research efforts to develop, validate, and improve diagnostic assays are continuously on-going. PDL routinely offers antibody, antigen, virus, and DNA detection for a number of infectious agents. Our staff welcomes the opportunity to provide consultation and laboratory testing appropriate for your specific situation. Please contact us to discuss testing possibilities. Custom testing to meet your specific needs is available.

PRIMAGAM TESTING FOR TB - December 2011 Update: A new lot of Primagam reagents was received on October 26. The IFNg ELISA Detection Phase of the Assay has been validated. However, we cannot validate the stimulation phase (PPD antigens) until we test blood from a known TB infected monkey. We do not have a time line on finding such a control. For now, we are willing to offer Primagam testing and provide you with the raw data as long as you understand and agree to this limitation. We would be especially interested in testing a highly suspect or known positive sample. Please contact us.

2010 Serology Testing Update

2011 Holiday Schedule

We cannot accept/receive samples
November 24-26th and Dec 21st - Jan 3rd

There may be delays in the 14 day turn around time during holiday weeks.

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So, why choose PDL?

We offer…

•	Specialty lab testing and expert consultation services to both the public and private sector. This includes local, regional, national and international research colonies; zoological collections; veterinary laboratories; and practices of all sizes.
•	Methods and reagents validated, standardized, and controlled by in-laboratory studies and proficiency testing.
•	Maintenance of reference banks of characterized specimens.
•	All serological test results reviewed by personnel who are fully accredited by American Society for Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Field Services of the State of California.
•	Resource for development and maintenance of Specific Pathogen-free (SPF) colonies
•	Resource for field or epidemiological studies
•	Resource for laboratory baseline and monitoring of animals on research studies.
•	Resource for unusual or atypical diagnostic cases.
•	Staff committed to quality and client-oriented service.
	Our purpose is to facilitate laboratory needs of nonhuman primate clinicians and researchers.