LSU Diagnostics
Using diagnostics to protect animals and people
LSU Diagnostics (Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab) is a full-service AAVLD-accredited laboratory. Housed in the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, LSU Diagnostics services the people of Louisiana and surrounding states by providing animal disease diagnostic services to agricultural and general communities. LSU Diagnostics enhances research development and adaptation of diagnostic tests and protocols, researches and investigates livestock and companion animal diseases impacting the health and wellbeing of the animals and citizens of Louisiana, and researches selective diseases impacting the economics on the animal industries of Louisiana.
LSU Diagnostics operates in partnership with Louisiana State University, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana veterinarians, and livestock and poultry producers. LSU Diagnostics also provides support for the teaching and research programs of LSU Vet Med.
LDAF Intrastate HPAI Testing Requirements for Lactating Dairy Cattle for Fairs and Exhibitions
- Milk Samples: Collect a minimum of 3 mL in total, ensuring milk is taken from each of the four quarters. The milk samples must be collected by a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
- Container: Use a red top tube, conical tube, or similar tube with no additives.
- Timing: Samples must be collected within seven (7) days prior to arrival at the fair/show.
- Shipping: Ship overnight on ice.
- Fees: Testing fees are currently covered by the USDA.
For inquiries, please contact LSU Diagnostics at:
Phone: 225-578-9777 · LSUDX@lsu.edu
Contact Us
River Road, Room 1043
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Administration: 225-578-9777
Sample Receiving and Accessions: 225-578-9778
After hours emergency: 859-806-4775
Directions
LSU Diagnostics is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on River Road adjacent to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.
The entrance is on River Road near Skip Bertman Drive.
Hours of Operation
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday Hours
LSU Diagnostics will be closed on Friday, April 18 for the Good Friday holiday. VTH small animal hospital will accept diseased animals on our behalf as usual after hours and the days we are closed.
Weekend coverage
includes essential but limited services within the bacteriology laboratory.
Necropsy services
are available on Saturdays provided the animal arrives before 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Courier and Free Fed Ex Shipping In Louisiana
We offer free FedEx shipping in Louisiana and discounted shipping for out-of-state.
You will need to print the label from LADDL client portal address.
Call 225-578-9777 if you have not already set your account on the portal.
Support LSU Diagnostics
A general support fund for LSU Diagnostics will be used for new diagnostic assay development and validation, equipment, sending staff members to training programs, staff recognition awards, and educational opportunities for anatomic pathology residents.
You can donate to LSU Diagnostics by mailing a check to
LSU Foundation
3796 Nicholson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Checks should be made payable to the LSU Foundation with "LADDL" in the memo line.
If you have questions, please call LSU Diagnostics (LADDL) at 225-578-9777.
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