Structure and Locations of PADLS
PADLS has a unique structure in that it is a tripartite laboratory system. Each laboratory is able to provide expertise according to its resources. The three parts are Pennsylvania State University's Animal Diagnostic Laboratory , University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center and Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory.
Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University
The Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (ADL) is located at:
The intersection of Wiley Lane and Farm Services Road, University Park, PA 16802
GPS Coordinates: 40.822533,-77.857543
This facility is on the Pennsylvania State University – University Park Campus. The ADL provides PADLS with state-of-the-art virology diagnostics as well as a BL/3 bio containment unit in which research can be done to develop better diagnostic testing on highly pathogenic agents. The ADL also provides bacteriology, serology, parasitology and avian and mammalian pathology services (gross and microscopic).
Directions
From the East:
Take I-80 West to Exit 161 for US 220 South/PA Route 26 toward Bellefonte. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto 26 South/ I-99 South and travel approximately 11 miles. Take exit 74 toward Innovation Park/Penn State University, and continue onto East Park Avenue. Proceed through the Mount Nittany Medical Center /traffic light to the next intersection, and turn right onto Orchard Road. Follow Orchard Road to the top of the hill and around the bend to the left. Turn right onto Wiley Lane and travel straight ahead to the Wiley Laboratory. Turn right to the visitor parking area in the front of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
From the West:
Take I-80 East to Exit 161 for US 220 South/PA Route 26 toward Bellefonte. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto 26 South/ I-99 South and travel approximately 11 miles. Take exit 74 toward Innovation Park/Penn State University, and continue onto East Park Avenue. Proceed through the Mount Nittany Medical Center /traffic light to the next intersection, and turn right onto Orchard Road. Follow Orchard Road to the top of the hill and around the bend to the left. Turn right onto Wiley Lane and travel straight ahead to the Wiley Laboratory. Turn right to the visitor parking area in the front of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
From Lewistown and points Southeast:
Take US-322 West toward State College. Take the exit toward Innovation Park/Penn State University/Beaver Stadium/Bryce Jordan Center. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Park Avenue. Proceed through the Mount Nittany Medical Center/traffic light to the next intersection, and turn right onto Orchard Road. Follow Orchard Road to the top of the hill and around the bend to the left. Turn right onto Wiley Lane and travel straight ahead to the Wiley Laboratory. Turn right to the visitor parking area in the front of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
From Altoona and points Southwest:
Take I-99 North to State College. Take the exit toward Innovation Park/Penn State University/Beaver Stadium/Bryce Jordan Center. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Park Avenue. Proceed through the Mount Nittany Medical Center /traffic light to the next intersection, and turn right onto Orchard Road. Follow Orchard Road to the top of the hill and around the bend to the left. Turn right onto Wiley Lane and travel straight ahead to the Wiley Laboratory. Turn right to the visitor parking area in the front of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory.
New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania
New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania is located at:
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA, 19348-1692
This facility provides pathology (gross and microscopic), toxicology, microbiology and poultry diagnostic services. These facilities are located on the New Bolton Center campus of the School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania. This provides an excellent additional educational experience for the veterinary students.
Other Lab contact info:
Avian Medicine and Pathology
• General Information: (610)925-6710 or (610)444-4282
• Avian Serology: (610)925-6721
• Virus Isolation/PCR: (610)925-6475
Large Animal Pathology
• General Information: (610)925-6232
• IHC: (610)925-6391
Microbiology
• Salmonella Reference Center: (610)925-6337
• Clinical Laboratory: (610)925-6156
• PEQAP: (610)925-6154
Toxicology
• General Information: (610)925-6244
Directions
From the intersections of rts 30 and 41:
Route 41 south to Route 926. Go 5 miles to stop sign. Turn right and then immediately left. Continue on Route 926 another mile to New Bolton Center's entrance on the right. When you enter the center, bear to the right at the fork, Check in at the admissions desk of the Widener Hospital.
From the Downingtown interchange of the PA turnpike:
Route 100 south toward West Chester. Approximately 2 miles after you cross Route 30, you will connect with Route 202. Take Route 202 south to Route 1 (you will pass an intersection of 926 and 202, but stay on 202 to Rt. 1). Turn right onto Rt. 1 south to Rt. 82 at Kennett Square (approximately 12 miles). Turn right onto Route 82 and go 1.5 miles to the traffic light at Rt. 926. Turn left onto 926. New Bolton Center is 2 miles down on the left. When you enter the center, bear to the right at the fork, Check in at the admissions desk of the Widener Hospital.
From Eastern PA, Northern NJ and NY:
PA turnpike west to exit 24-Valley Forge. Take Rt. 202 south (toward West Chester) to Rt. 1 (approximately 20 miles). (You will pass an intersection of 926 and 202, but stay on 202 to Rt. 1) Turn right onto Rt. 1 south to Rt. 82 at Kennett Square (approximately 10 miles). Turn right onto Route 82 and go 1.5 miles to the traffic light at Rt. 926. Turn left onto 926. New Bolton Center is 2 miles down on the left. When you enter the center, bear to the right at the fork, Check in at the admissions desk of the Widener Hospital.
From Southern NJ:
Commodore Barry Bridge to Rt. 322 and I-95 south are the same for a few miles. Exit onto 322 west toward West Chester. Go to Route 1. Turn left onto Route 1 south. Follow Rt. 1 south approximately 12 miles to Route 82 at Kennett Square. Turn right onto route 82 and go 1.5 miles to the traffic light at Rt. 926. Turn left onto 926. New Bolton Center is 2 miles down on the left. When you enter the center, bear to the right at the fork, Check in at the admissions desk of the Widener Hospital.
From the south:
I-95 north to exit for Rt. 222- Perryville/Port Deposit, MD (this exit is immediately after paying toll at Susquehanna River, therefore pay toll in far right lane.) Route 222/275 to Rt. 276 (approximately 3 miles). Turn right. Go to Route 1 North (approximately 6 miles). Follow Route 1 to Toughkenamon exit (approximately 22 miles). Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Newark Road. Follow Newark Road to Route 926E. Turn right and go one mile to New Bolton Center on the right. When you enter the center, bear to the right at the fork, Check in at the admissions desk of the Widener Hospital.
Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory, Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory is located at:
2305 North Cameron Street (approximate map location)
Harrisburg, PA, 17110
GPS Coordinates:40.281605,-77.879878
This facility opened September 30, 1996. It is a state-of-the-art facility which provides PADLS with testing to support regulatory programs, export testing, a variety of pathology (gross and microscopic), microbiology, parasitology, mycotoxicology and serology.
Directions
Take PA Interstate-81 to Exit 67 (Cameron Street). Travel south on Cameron Street. At the second stop light, turn left onto Azalea Drive. Turn left into the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture parking lot. Follow the signs to the Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory. The laboratory is located on the north side of the Department of Agriculture building (across the street from the Farm Show Complex.)