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Diagnostic Reagents

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Diagnostic reagents are produced by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) as needed when a commercial source of reagent is not available or when commercial sources are not fulfilling diagnostic needs.

Catalog of Available Reagents ( 162K, PDF)
Learn more about Proficiency Test Panels

Note: New user fee rates became effective October 1, 2008.

Text in the PDF-format catalog is fully searchable. When the catalog displays, click the Search feature (binoculars icon) in the Adobe Acrobat toolbar to type in a keyword.

Still can't find the reagent you want? Click here for a cross-referenced list (PDF, 18K) of diseases and pathogens.

Unfamiliar with an abbreviation or acronym in the catalog? Click here for definitions (PDF, 20K)

Ordering Reagents

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Submit VS Form 4-9 (Request for Reagents) (PDF, 36K), following the instructions included with the form:

By fax: (515) 663-7402

By mail:
National Veterinary Services Laboratories
Reagents Office
P.O. Box 844
Ames, IA 50010

By Email: Email your completed VS Form 4-9 (Request for Reagents) to: NVSL_concerns@aphis.usda.gov

Note: Orders cannot be submitted by telephone.

Payment

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When ordering reagents subject to a fee, payment must be included with the order unless an account is already established with the USDA. Click here for more details.

Shipping Details and Fees

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Reagents are shipped within 10 working days. Some reagents must be propagated, which may extend the shipping date beyond 10 working days.

Standard shipping fees apply for all non-program reagents:

  • $10.00 for reagents shipped within the United States
  • $50.00 for reagents shipped to Canada
  • $150.00 for reagents shipped outside the United States or Canada
  • $50.00 additional for rush shipping (shipment within three days from receipt of order). Clients must call (515) 633-7571 to confirm rush orders.
  • Additional shipping fees may apply if ordering a quantity requiring more than one shipping container.
  • Additional fees may apply for certain check test panels or shipments with special requirements.

Upon receipt of reagents, check the contents of the shipment against the original order and information on the packing list. If discrepancies occur, immediately call the User Fee Help Line at (515) 663-7550 or (515) 663-7725.

Questions
For questions regarding the reagent ordering process, please call (515) 663-7550 or (515)663-7725 or send an e-mail.

Last Modified: October 1, 2008