The Solo Select Diagnostics laboratory in Gainesville, Texas, with lab benches, microscopes, and black cabinetry

Precision at the Speed of the Industry.

Lab Diagnostics

Achieve your breeding goals with confidence.

Achieve your breeding goals with total confidence. At Solo Select, we believe that elite performance starts with elite biosecurity. To provide our clients with unmatched efficiency and peace of mind, we have expanded our Gainesville, Texas facility to include Solo Select Diagnostics—a fully USDA-approved, in-house laboratory.

By bringing advanced testing under our own roof, we’ve eliminated the wait times and variables of third-party labs. Whether it’s an official USDA Coggins test (including 1-hour rapid results), advanced PCR testing for disease surveillance, or reproductive health screening, we provide the fast, accurate data you need to make informed decisions for your program.

From the horses that reside on-site to the embryos we manage from across the country, our lab ensures every animal in the Solo Select system is protected by the highest standards of modern veterinary science. We don’t just hope for health; we verify it in real-time.

A microscope and monitor station in the Solo Select Diagnostics lab
Microscopy and imaging
A technician running samples at the bench in the Solo Select Diagnostics lab
Running samples at the bench
A Coggins (EIA) test being run on a slide at Solo Select Diagnostics
In-house Coggins testing

Our Services

Infectious Disease Testing

  • Coggins Test (EIA) – AGID & ELISA (USDA-approved)
  • Rapid PCR for Streptococcus equi ssp. equi
  • Rapid PCR for Salmonella
  • SAA (Serum Amyloid A) – Early infection detection

Reproductive Health Testing

  • Serum Progesterone Levels (chemiluminescent immunoassay) – Cycle & pregnancy monitoring

General Health Testing

  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) – Evaluates overall health, infection, anemia
  • Chemistry Panel – Assesses organ systems including hepatobiliary (liver), renal (kidney), muscular health, serum protein, and glucose
  • Serum Electrolyte Panel – Monitors hydration and electrolyte balance
  • Glucose Testing – Evaluates metabolic function and insulin regulation
  • Fibrinogen – Measures inflammation and clotting function
  • Serum Amyloid A (SAA) – Early infection detection

We are proud to be USDA-approved to freeze and export semen globally while now delivering cutting-edge diagnostics through Solo Select Diagnostics. With USDA-approved Coggins testing, rapid PCR for Streptococcus equi and salmonella, progesterone tests, CBCs, chemistries, and advanced reproductive screening, we’re ensuring fast, accurate care for our horses. Our goal is to build a full-service diagnostic lab, eventually open to the public, setting new standards for biosecurity and equine health.

— Melanie Smith, owner & founder

A Step Toward a Full-Service Diagnostic Facility

The lab’s USDA approval enables Solo Select to process official Coggins tests, a critical service for horse owners requiring proof of EIA-free status for travel, sales, and competition. This includes the rapid 1-hour rapid Coggins tests.

Beyond Coggins testing, Solo Select Diagnostics is building a comprehensive diagnostic lab that will eventually provide a range of veterinary tests to support breeding, performance, and general equine health management.

“This is just the beginning,” said Smith. “Our vision is to continue growing this facility and, in the future, likely open it to the public, ensuring more horse owners and breeders have access to quick and accurate diagnostics.”

Expanding Diagnostic Capabilities with Cutting-Edge Technology

Solo Select Diagnostics continues to push the boundaries of on-site equine healthcare with advanced testing capabilities. The addition of the Fluxergy machine allows for rapid PCR testing for strangles and salmonella, reinforcing Solo Select’s commitment to disease surveillance and prevention.

Additionally, Solo Select Diagnostics now offers in-house endometrial cytologies alongside uterine cultures, elevating the quality and speed of reproductive diagnostics.

Contact

Contact

For additional information concerning our lab, contact our office via call/text +1-903-436-7021 or email office@soloselect.com.

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