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State & Federal Diagnostics Laboratory
The laboratory provides proficient and accurate surveillance and diagnostic testing to maintain high quality, disease free livestock and poultry industries in the State of Maine. The laboratory performs serological testing on all species of livestock for brucellosis monitoring, for interstate and international exportation requirements, for diagnostic purposes and for breeding purposes. These requirements are in compliance with the State Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, and the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Specific diseases (Bovine Leucosis, Bluetongue, Brucellosis, Salmonella enteritidis, Pseudorabies) are targeted.
Summary of Lab Tests
| PLATE TESTS | AGAR GEL IMMUNO DIFFUSION TESTS |
ELISA TESTS | OTHER TESTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brucellosis | Bovine Leukosis | Equine Infectious Anemia | S. pullorum Microtiter Test |
| Blue Tongue | Pseudorabies | ||
| Equine Infectious Anemia | Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis | ||
| Avian Influenza | Ovine Progressive Pneumonia |
Forms
- State and Federal Diagnostic Lab Submission Form (Fillable PDF)
- Brucellosis Test Record (PDF) / Brucellosis Test Record Continuation (PDF)
- Tuberculosis Test Record (PDF) / Tuberculosis Test Record Continuation (PDF)
For Testing Fees or Results
Email renee.blais@maine.gov or call the SFDL at (207) 287-7624.