Serology-Virology
Holiday Operational Changes
December 22 – 24, 2025: Normal Operations
December 25, 2025: Closed
December 26, 2025: Normal Operations
December 29 – 31, 2025: Normal Operations
January 1, 2026: Closed
January 2, 2026: Normal Operations
Samples received on December 25, 2025 and January 1, 2026 will be processed the next business day. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Serology-Virology Lab directly at 334-844-2659.
Renovation Notice
From December 12, 2025, through January 23, 2026, the Serology–Virology Laboratory will be undergoing scheduled renovations to enhance our facility and support continued high-quality service.
Due to current laboratory renovations, Expedited FAVN and FAVN tests cannot be requested through the portal. We anticipate that these tests will be available again in our request catalog on January 5, 2026. FAVN tests can still be sent in without using the online portal, but Expedited FAVN tests will be suspended for the next two weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have additional questions, please email us at rabies@auburn.edu.
The Serology-Virology Lab at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine conducts a variety of diagnostic tests for the evidence of viral, rickettsial and selected protozoan infection of companion animals. We also offer serological assays for the evidence of immune response after vaccination. Our tests are thoroughly validated and the accuracy of our results is assured by participation in the Veterinary Laboratory Association™ Quality Assurance Program.
The Serology-Virology Lab at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to carry out FAVN Rabies Antibody Titer testing for export for pet travel. The Serology-Virology lab at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is an EU approved laboratory (and on the CDC approved list) and will accept a serum sample for the FAVN rabies antibody test from a licensed veterinarian. For more information, please refer to the Rabies Serology information page.
FAVN turnaround time is approximately 3-4 weeks from the date the sample arrives. We offer expedited FAVN testing.
The turnaround time for diagnostic serologies and vaccine titers is 2-3 business days.
The turnaround time for the RFFIT is 1-2 weeks. The RFFIT is no longer offered for pet travel.