The Division of Animal and Food Industry Services operates a network of four state-of-the-art animal
health laboratories across the Commonwealth, offering regulatory and diagnostic testing services for
veterinarians, food manufacturers, agricultural producers, pet owners, and other government programs.
Our labs provide a comprehensive range of services, including bacteriology, serology, virology,
parasitology, pathology, and molecular testing. We conduct necropsies, bacteriological cultures,
identification and sensitivity testing, hematology, parasitology, and histopathological tissue
examinations. We also ensure consumer safety by testing raw milk, meat, cheese, ice cream, and water.
Each day, our laboratory staff works diligently to diagnose diseases affecting livestock and poultry.
Close collaboration with farmers, veterinarians, and both state and federal agencies is essential for
effective surveillance and control of infectious and contagious animal diseases.
24/7/365-day access to case information
The new Laboratory Information Management System is designed to provide clients with access outside of
regular business hours. To set up an account, please contact LabServices.VDACS@vdacs.virginia.gov. The laboratory account gives our clients
access to:
- Create Accessions
- Review Invoices and Reports
- Make Credit Card Payments
- View Test Results
DISCLAIMER: The Online Client Portal is managed by Trace First, Inc. VDACS is not
responsible for the external website operability. Visiting the Online Client Portal takes you to an
external website.
Visit Online Client Portal
The VDACS OLS Client Portal Training purpose is to assist our clients in navigating how to create
accessions, review invoices, access reports, or make payments.
Watch the VDACS OLS Client Training
Presentation
VDACS' Regional Animal Health Laboratory System (RAHLS) and the Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services
(ViTALS) are veterinary diagnostic laboratories located in the state of Virginia.
The Virginia Animal Diagnostics newsletter is a joint quarterly publication between the Virginia Regional
Animal Health Laboratory System (RAHLS) and the Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services (ViTALS).
Read
Virginia Animal Diagnostics Newsletters
The Regional Animal Health Laboratories are available to answer any questions that you may have. Get in
touch with the nearest Regional Animal
Health Laboratory. General inquires can be sent to LabServices.VDACS@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Dr. Jessica Walters, OLS Program Manager
540-830-7377
Jessica.Walters@vdacs.virginia.gov