Due to ongoing supply chain disruptions, we are currently experiencing a shortage of key Coxiella burnetii (Q Fever) Complement Fixation (CF) reagents. Our manufacturer estimates that new reagent supplies will ship by May 04, 2026. Until …
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Shipping Diagnostic Specimens to WVDL During Extreme Cold Weather
Severe winter temperatures can pose a significant risk to diagnostic specimens during transit. Exposure to extreme cold may cause specimens to freeze, compromising sample integrity and potentially delaying or preventing testing. To ensure specimens arrive …
Winter 2026
Scientific American: Bird Flu Is Back. Here’s What to Know
Spectrum News: UW-Madison researchers testing dairy milk for avian flu
NYT: Bird Flu is Back
Fall 2025
Salmonella Dublin ELISA Test Now Available Again
We are pleased to inform you that the Salmonella Dublin ELISA test is once again available at WVDL. The test was temporarily unavailable due to a customs-related delay in the procurement of diagnostic kits. We …
Salmonella Dublin ELISA test is temporarily unavailable
We would like to inform you that the Salmonella Dublin ELISA test is temporarily unavailable at WVDL due to customs delay in procurement of the diagnostic kits. We want to assure you that we are …