Penn State Animal Diagnostic Lab

05/21/2026

The Animal Diagnostic Lab will be CLOSED on Monday May 25th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

As always, after hours drop off is available at the rear of the building. Please follow all posted signs and directions. Samples dropped off in the cooler after 5 p.m. Friday May 22nd will be collected and processed the morning of Tuesday May 26th.

Please call or email us with any questions or concerns 814-863-0837 adlhelp@psu.edu.

05/21/2026

The Animal Diagnostic Lab would like to congratulate Dr. Megan Lighty and Dr. Mathias Martins on their promotions.

Dr. Lighty has been promoted to Clinical Professor and Dr. Martins has been promoted to Associate Clinical Professor!!

Congratulations to you both!!!!

05/16/2026

Congratulations to Richelle Brown, Histotechnologist, Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, who is the 2026 recipient for the College of Agricultural Sciences Customer Service Staff Laureate Award!

“What truly distinguishes Richelle is her positive attitude and strong dedication to serving others. She understands that behind every specimen is a client awaiting answers, and this awareness is reflected in her work ethic and sense of responsibility. She consistently goes above and beyond to support pathologists, laboratory colleagues, and clients, ensuring timely and accurate results that directly impact diagnostic cases.

– Dr. Jason Brooks, Teaching Professor, Eberly College of Science and Adjunct Faculty, Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

State College of Agricultural Sciences Penn State Animal Diagnostic Lab

04/28/2026

https://www.psu.edu/news/agricultural-sciences/story/keystone-animal-diagnostic-center-penn-state-beaver-celebrates-opening?utm_audience=Combined&utm_source=newswire&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=agricultural%20sciences%20newswire&utm_content=04-27-2026-08-30&utm_term=featured

Leaders from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences joined University, state and local officials to mark the official opening of the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at the Penn State Beaver campus in Monaca.

04/24/2026

04/09/2026

Attention PA Veterinary Practitioners:

The 2026 Animal Diagnostic Lab Practitioners' Meeting will be held on April 29th 2026 at the Penn State Hotel and Conference Center in room 107.

To register please send your name, email, phone and mailing address to adlhelp@psu.edu or call 814-865-3907 by April 20th.

01/26/2026

Due to the extreme weather, the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory will be closed on Monday January 26th. All PADLS labs and HPAI drop off locations will be closed and there will be no same day testing of HPAI swabs. Samples can be left in the after hours cooler at the rear of the building and will be processed when the lab reopens. Please call or email us with any questions or concerns 814-863-0837 adlhelp@psu.edu messages will be answered as soon as possible.

01/13/2026

Attention Clients of the Animal Diagnostic Lab!

The Animal Diagnostic Lab will be closed Monday January 19th in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday. Please plan your sample collections accordingly.

As always, after hours drop off is available at the rear of the building. Please follow all posted signs and directions. Samples dropped off in the cooler after 5 p.m. Friday January 16th will be collected and processed the morning of Tuesday January 20th. Please call or email us with any questions or concerns 814-863-0837 adlhelp@psu.edu.

12/19/2025

Just a quick reminder to ALL clients of the Animal Diagnostic Lab.

PLEASE DO NOT SHIP TIME SENSITIVE SAMPLES TO THE ANIMAL DIAGOSTIC LAB BY THE US POSTAL SERVICE AFTER TODAY, FRIDAY DECEMBER 19TH, UNTIL MONDAY JANUARY 5TH.

THE PENN STATE MAILING SERVICE IS CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 24TH THROUGH FRIDAY JANUARY 2ND!

PLEASE SHIP ALL SAMPLES BY UPS OR FEDEX TO ASSURE DELIVERY TO THE LAB DURING THE HOLIDAY BREAK!!!!

If you have questions, please call us 814-863-0837 or email adlhelp@psu.edu

12/02/2025

Attention ADL Clients!!!

Tuesday December 2nd.

Due to inclement weather the Penn State University has issued a 4 hour delay.

Therefore the Animal Diagnostic Lab at Penn State will also be on a 4 hour delay and will open at 12 noon.

Avian Influenza swabs that are dropped off before the lab opens will be run and results will be released as soon as possible Tuesday afternoon/evening.

Samples can be dropped off before noon in the after hours drop off cooler at the rear of the building. Please follow all signs and instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns please call 814-863-0837 and leave a detailed voicemail or send an email to adlhelp@psu.edu.