Detection of antibody to equine infectious anemia virus (EIA) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This testing is performed by the WVDL, which is an APHIS-approved lab for import and export. An Official Federal EIA Report form is required with all submissions. To avoid errors in testing due to hemolysis, please remove serum from the clot and transfer this serum to another tube prior to shipping. Hemolysis affects serologic testing and may cause samples to be rejected. Samples should be kept cold during transport. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Section Chief: Dr. Nicole Aulik
Section Serology Supervisor: Lindsey Smith
Section E-mail: info@wvdl.wisc.edu
Resources
Test & Fees Information – Search EIA Antibody ELISA
Submission & Shipping Information
Additional Links
- https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/EquineInfectiousAnemia.aspx – (Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)
- https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/HorseOtherEquineMvmt.aspx – (Important information on Equine movement within and outside of the state of Wisconsin)
- https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/equine/eia/equine-infectious-anemia – (United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
- https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_diseases/eia/downloads/vsg-approval-of-labs.pdf – (APHIS – VS Guidance: Approval of Laboratories to Conduct Tests for EIA)
Recent Articles …
Recent information on EIA virus in Wisconsin reported by DATCP –
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/News_Media/2020ReminderEquineVaccinations.aspx
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/News_Media/20190814FirstEIACase.aspx