1850 Christensen Drive
Ames IA 50011
515-294-1950
515-294-3564 (f)
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The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is responsible for serving many agricultural and livestock stakeholders around the state with fast and accurate diagnostic services, including Equine Infectious Anemia/Coggins testing. Part of the Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine and part of the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, the VDL also supports other veterinary care including state-of-the-art medical services, surgical procedures, and reproductive technologies.
The mission of the Iowa State University VDL also includes detection and identification of emerging diseases including zoonotic public health threats, leading efforts to survey and eradicate diseases, provide educational opportunities consistent with the university’s values, and supporting research that increases our understanding of pathogenesis, transmission, epidemiology and control of infectious and toxicological diseases.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory offers both AGID and ELISA Coggins testing. You can find a full list of diagnostic tests and fees. There is a $10 submission fee and 1% hazardous fee is assessed on each case. The cost per test is between $5.40-$6.00 and is generally available with same-day results if received by 4:45pm. In addition to walk-in and after-hours drop-off, you can submit samples through the USPS or UPS. The lab is available to receive deliveries Monday through Saturday.
Horse owners must request Coggins testing through a licensed veterinarian. You must also include the relevant submission forms as well as Federal Form VS 10-11. Serum samples should be submitted in a leak-proof container with ice packs, sealed bag, and sturdy packaging. Find all the packaging and shipping guidelines from the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Pathogen: Equine infectious anemia – EIA
Species: Equine
Test: AGID
Standard Fee: $6.00
Best Practice Fee: $5.40
Turn-Around: next day
Days Tested: M-F
Specimen: serum
Pathogen: Equine infectious anemia – EIA
Species: Equine
Test: ELISA
Standard Fee: $6.00
Best Practice Fee: $5.40
Turn-Around: same day
Days Tested: M-F
Specimen: serum