Nm Dexter Fish Aquatic Animal Disease Testing

The laboratory will provide inspection and diagnostic testing services on aquatic animal samples submitted by the Service, including virology (cell culture for IPNV, IHNV, VHSV), bacteriology (Yersinia ruckeri, Aeromonas salmonicida, flavobacteria), parasitology (Myxobolus cerebralis by pepsin/trypsin digest and PCR), DFAT tests for Renibacterium salmoninarum, and diagnostic studies for disease outbreaks. The laboratory must also provide consultation by phone and email, custom IT support for accessioning and data exports, and annual reports. Testing must be conducted under ISO 17025 or AAVLD accreditation.