Research Associates Laboratory


Research Associates Laboratory (R.A.L., Inc.) is a veterinary molecular diagnostic laboratory established in 1992, specializing in accurate, affordable, and efficient DNA testing for various animal and environmental health issues. They offer next-day results, advanced Real-Time PCR technology, and a wide range of testing services for different species and environmental samples, with a focus on providing reliable diagnostics to veterinarians, zoos, universities, and pet industries.

Industries

biotechnology
life-science
pet
veterinary

Research Associates Laboratory

Allen, Texas, United States, North America


Products

Sample collection kits and supplies

Collection kits and consumables for specimen types including swabs, culturettes, fecal kits, fecal/rectal kits, ringworm kits, feather/egg shell submission kits and species-specific test kits (avian, equine, koi, reptile, small mammal).

Species-specific test kits (catalog listing)

Cataloged test kits and submittal forms for multiple species and domains including avian/poultry, equine, canine, feline, aquatic, apiary, pest control and zoo/wildlife.


Services

Molecular diagnostic testing (qPCR-based)

Laboratory testing service for clinical, environmental and post-mortem specimens using PCR/qPCR for pathogen detection and quantification across veterinary, aquatic, apiary, pest control and wildlife domains.

Environmental DNA screening service

Swab-based environmental screening for presence of organism DNA to support pest identification, contamination mapping and cleanup verification.

Assay development and validation

Design, evaluation and validation of PCR primers and assay workflows for new or improved diagnostics, including methods for DNA sexing and organism-specific detection.

Expertise Areas

  • Veterinary molecular diagnostics
  • Environmental DNA screening and surveillance
  • qPCR assay development and validation
  • Sample collection and specimen handling
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Key Technologies

  • Real-time PCR (qPCR)
  • Conventional PCR
  • DNA primer design
  • Swab-based environmental sampling
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