105 West Central Avenue
San Bernardino CA 92408-2113
909-383-4287
909-884-5980 (f)
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The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) Laboratory operates in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the University of California, veterinarians, and livestock and poultry producers. Among other things, the State of California is known for its strict animal regulatory policies. Part of their mission is safeguarding the public health with rapid and reliable diagnoses for animal diseases including those affecting humans.
So, for those expecting a comprehensive set of equine testing and online resources from the animal health lab connected to the University of California-Davis, you won’t be disappointed. Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the San Bernardino laboratory provides equine necropsy, serology and mammalian virus detection testing, and many other lab results. They make specific tests easy to find through this search directory of lab tests and fees. Their Coggins Test Code is 4048.
Expect turnaround times of 2-5 days. Here is the standard submission form you can use along with the APHIS VS Form 10-11 to comply with Coggins testing requirements. You can find easy-to-follow guidelines for packaging and specimen delivery. You’ll be able to see why the lab recommends FedEx when shipping your specimen, and instructions for ensuring the specimen is received cold or frozen. Horse owners and vet practitioners in California and adjoining states can take advantage of this first-rate animal health and testing laboratory.