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

ADMINISTRATIVE

General notes: Supply orders can be made either through our web portal or with a supply order request form

DescriptionFeeService AreaSpeciesSpecimen DetailTest DaysTurnaround TimeAdditional Information
Accession Fee$5.00AdministrativeNANANANAApplied to all cases, except EIA submissions
STAT/Expedited Processing50% surchargeAdministrativeNANANANAApplied when expedited processing is requested and approved
Accession Organizational Fee (per hour)$75.00AdministrativeNANANANAApplied for samples not organized by the animal identifications listed on the submission form
After Hours Receiving$50.00AdministrativeNANANANAApplied when after hours receiving is requested and approved
After Hours Reporting$20.00AdministrativeNANANANAApplied when after hours reporting is requested and approved
Pathologist Time (per hour) (non routine cases)$200.00 + case testing feesAdministrativeNANANANAApplied in special circumstances, e.g., after hours, consultation, legal/insurance case, etc.
Referral Shipping and Handling$20.00AdministrativeNANANANAApplied when referral processing is requested

MVDL Submission Guide Fee Schedule Rev. 1, 04/27/2026

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