Changes to the Reports and Report Layouts

While change can be uncomfortable, we are excited about the upcoming upgrades, including: Early Viewing of Individual Test Results: You can view individual test results in the Client Portal–even before the case is finalized. Finalized Report …

Section Preliminary Report Changes

Many WVDL testing sections have previously sent preliminary reports as a service to our clients to decrease the wait until the final necropsy report to be generated. With the new LIMS system, clients can access …

Changes to Bacterial Names

Recently, several bacterial name changes have occurred.  Mycoplasma and Clostridium species are the most significant name changes.  Several Mycoplasma were renamed to the genus Mycoplasmopsis including M. bovis, M. bovigenitalium, M. meleagridis and M. synoviae.  …

Specific PCR Reporting Changes

In the new LIMS, WVDL has made some changes regarding reporting of a few PCR assays that detect and differentiate 2 or more strains of the same organism. Previously, we reported one result and if …

Updates to serum neutralization assays

Serum neutralizations will be routinely screened and reported at the screening dilution listed in the chart below.  If an endpoint dilution is desired, that test code must specifically requested on the submission form. Assay Screening …

PCR Test Interpretation Changes

With the implementation of the new LIMS system (COFL) at WVDL, molecular results will be reported differently than our previous LIMS system. Currently we report results as either positive, weak positive,  negative, inconclusive or undetermined. …