mAbDx and Oregon State University have agreed to jointly develop rapid tests and reagents for diagnosis of vibriosis in marine shellfish hatcheries. Vibrio tubiashii (Vt) is a bacterial shellfish pathogen that causes serious disruptions in hatchery production and is currently difficult to detect and manage. The novel diagnostic test is a simple “dipstick” immunoassay that will allow hatchery operators to perform regular on-site monitoring for Vt contamination and enact interventions early, when they are most effective. The test will be a major improvement over current Vt detection protocols that take several days and require extensive, expensive off-site laboratory analysis. Additional information can be found at: