Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - MVDL Tests, Fees, Submission Guide
1911 West Lincoln
Bozeman, Montana 59718-4132
MVDL is an AAVLD accredited laboratory and a member of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).
Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except for major state and federal holidays.
Diagnostic testing not performed at MVDL (referral) will be charged based on the current fee schedule of the provider, MVDL handling (see below), and mailing costs incurred.
If routine MVDL testing cannot be completed at MVDL, the client (e.g., veterinarian, owner) will be notified.
Some test fees differ between livestock and non-livestock species.
Turnaround times listed below are based on normal operating conditions, and may be subject to change.
Properly collected, identified, packaged, and shipped specimens promote timely, quality results.
Certain regulatory samples must be collected by an authorized sampler.
Allowed pooling and additional specimen detail is listed below.
Please use biohazard-labeled leak proof primary containers, leak proof secondary containers, sufficient absorbent materials, and adequate ice packs/dry ice/hot packs.
All submitted specimens become the property of MVDL and may be subject to additional testing as determined by animal health officials or surveillance mandates, or retained for internal research and/or validation purposes.
Discounted, flat rate UPS shipping is encouraged and available through our web portal; COD shipments are not accepted.
MVDL does not return cardboard and/or styrofoam mailers for reuse; Non-porous shipping materials (e.g., hard sided coolers) may be disinfected and returned for a service fee, if approved.
Specimens must be accompanied by a completed submission form or online web portal requisition confirmation, which should be sealed in a protective bag and placed above packaging inside the shipping container.
Completed submission forms, web portal requisitions, or other accepted means of submission create a contractual agreement of services between the client and the MVDL.
We strongly encourage submitters to complete forms electronically and submit them via email.
Official animal identification numbers not received electronically will not be included on reports.
access MVDL portal: https://mudl.mt.gov
submission/order forms: https://liv.mt.gov/Diagnostic-Lab/index
email MVDL: mudl@mt.gov
telephone MVDL: 406.994.4885
General notes: Supply orders can be made either through our web portal or with a supply order request form
| Description | Fee | Service Area | Species | Specimen Detail | Test Days | Turnaround Time | Additional Information |
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| Accession Fee | $5.00 | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied to all cases, except EIA submissions |
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| STAT/Expedited Processing | 50% surcharge | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied when expedited processing is requested and approved |
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| Accession Organizational Fee (per hour) | $75.00 | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied for samples not organized by the animal identifications listed on the submission form |
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| After Hours Receiving | $50.00 | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied when after hours receiving is requested and approved |
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| After Hours Reporting | $20.00 | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied when after hours reporting is requested and approved |
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| Pathologist Time (per hour) (non routine cases) | $200.00 + case testing fees | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied in special circumstances, e.g., after hours, consultation, legal/insurance case, etc. |
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| Referral Shipping and Handling | $20.00 | Administrative | NA | NA | NA | NA | Applied when referral processing is requested |
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