Export testing

Clotted blood (Red top)

EDTA (Purple top)

Fresh tissue

Semen

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Clotted blood (Red top)

1-2W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Clotted blood (Red top tube)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) from the dam or neonate that has not suckled collected in a plain red top tube.
• Submit chilled

Foetal fluid

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly. Contact Customer Service to confirm the day of test set-up.

Clotted blood (Red top tube)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube.

1-2W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

This test is predominantly used for regulatory testing

Batch tested on Thursday

EDTA (Purple top)

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

LIVE BIRDS ONLY

Clotted blood (Red top)

• At least 0.5ml of serum is required from blood collected into a plain red top tube.
• Sample both affected and unaffected birds.
• Submit chilled.

Contact Lab for suitable samples for porcine submissions.

Up to 7D

Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batched tested weekly.

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested on Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a purple top tube
  • Submit chilled
  • Ensure blood samples are not in direct contact with ice blocks as this might cause freezing and inactivation of the virus

Fresh tissue

• Spleen and lymph nodes from all post-mortem cases
• Submit chilled

Semen

5-6W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a red top tube
• Submit chilled

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a purple top tube
• Submit chilled
• Ensure blood samples are not in direct contact with ice blocks as this might cause freezing and inactivation of the virus

Fresh tissue

• Spleen and lymph nodes from all post-mortem cases
• Submit chilled

Semen

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
• Collect paired sera 2-3 weeks apart for ELISA or VNT testing
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Further information on Bovine Ephemeral Fever can be found at:

• Primefact: Bovine ephemeral fever: Three Day Sickness
• LLS: Bovine Ephemeral Fever (Three Day Sickness)

Batch tested weekly

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a purple top tube.
• For PCR testing the sample should be collected within three days of onset of clinical signs for optimal chance of virus detection
• Submit chilled

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Further information on Bovine Ephemeral Fever can be found at:

• Primefact: Bovine ephemeral fever: Three Day Sickness
• LLS: Bovine Ephemeral Fever (Three Day Sickness)

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
• Collect paired sera 2-3 weeks apart for ELISA or VNT testing
• Submit chilled

1-2W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Further information on Bovine Ephemeral Fever can be found at:

• Primefact: Bovine ephemeral fever: Three Day Sickness
• LLS: Bovine Ephemeral Fever (Three Day Sickness)

Batch tested on Thursday

Clotted blood/Serum (Red top) 

• LARGE ANIMALS: 10ml of blood (incl ≥2ml of serum) collected into a 10ml plain red top tube
• SMALL ANIMALS: 5ml of blood (incl ≥1ml of serum) collected in a 5ml plain red top tube. 
  Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood/Serum (Red top) 

• LARGE ANIMALS: 10ml of blood (incl ≥2ml of serum) collected into a 10ml plain red top tube
• SMALL ANIMALS: 5ml of blood (incl ≥1ml of serum) collected in a 5ml plain red top tube. 
  Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)/Serum (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Thursday and Friday

Clotted blood/Serum (Red top) 

• LARGE ANIMALS: 10ml of blood (incl at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a 10ml plain red top tube
• SMALL ANIMALS: 5ml of blood (incl at least 1 ml of serum) collected in a 5ml plain red top tube.
  Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood/Serum (Red top) or Lith Hep blood/plasma (Green top)

• LARGE ANIMALS: 10ml of blood (incl ≥ 2 ml of serum) collected into a 10ml tube
• SMALL ANIMALS: 5ml of blood (incl ≥1 ml of serum) collected in a 5ml plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Fresh tissues

Swabs

PCR from culture

2D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Clotted blood (Red top)/Serum (Red top)

• At least 2ml of serum collected in a red top tube, submitted chilled
• Clearly record the date of collection on the Veterinary Specimen Advice Form as samples must arrive at the laboratory and be tested within 48 hours from collection.
• Blood samples collected in vacutainer containing separation gel are not suitable for Complement Fixation Test (CFT). Plain tubes are recommended for blood collection.

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)/Serum (Red top)

• At least 2 ml of serum collected in a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Lith Hep blood (Green top tube)

• At least 2 ml of serum collected in a green top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday - Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)/Serum (Red top)

• At least 2 ml of serum collected in a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Lith Hep blood (Green top tube)

• At least 2 ml of serum collected in a green top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday - Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)/Serum (Red top)

• At least 2 ml of serum collected in a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Lith Hep blood (Green top tube)

• At least 2 ml of serum collected in a green top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday - Friday

Culture

Fresh tissues

• Testes, epididymis and accessory sex glands, including ampullae and seminal vesicles.
  • Submit chilled.

Swabs

5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday – Friday

Fresh tissue

• Testes, epididymis and accessory sex glands, including ampullae and seminal vesicles.
  • Submit chilled.

Semen

Swab

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday – Saturday²

² Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.

Tissue from reproductive tract

Semen

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday – Friday

Fresh tissue

Body fluids (e.g. joint fluid, semen, abscess material)

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Related Disease Pages:

Brucellosis (In Cattle)

Brucellosis (In Sheep)

Brucellosis (In Dogs)

Monday to Saturday²

² Note: Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.

Preputial scraping or vaginal samples in CETM transport medium**

Mucosal washings/scrapings or swabs**

PCR from culture

** Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guide for Cows and Bulls

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Vaginal swab in PBST

• Vaginal mucus collected from affected cows and submitted chilled in transport media (PBST).
• PBST is available from the laboratory upon request.
• IMPORTANT – Unlike other sampling options, vaginal mucus in PBST should be submitted chilled.

COLLECTING, PACKAGING AND SHIPPING- SWAB SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

• Label the inoculated containers clearly with the Animal IDs. If you are sampling large numbers of animals, it is best to label the specimens sequentially starting at 1 and use a keylist to identify the animals.
• Submit in an esky with ice brick/s, complying with IATA biological substances transport requirements. Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat. Samples should be maintained at 4^oc while in transit
• Schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive the samples within 72 hours after collection (delivery of samples within 24 hours of collection is preferred) Include the date of collection on the submission form.
• Please refer to the Diagnosis of Bovine Venereal Campylobacteriosis (Vibriosis) by ELISA guide for further information.

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In a herd situation, demonstration of antibody in vaginal mucus is the preferred method of diagnosis as it can be difficult to recover the organism from the prepuce. Collect at least ten samples from infertile heifers or cows for representative sampling of a herd.

It is best to sample when pregnancy testing reveals infertility. Testing for antibodies after calving may be unreliable, due to the extended interval from the time of infection.

Cows which have aborted can be sampled for Campylobacter ELISA from one week to three months after abortion.

Thursday and Friday

Foetal stomach contents*

C. fetus subsp. venerealis is most successfully isolated from aborted foetuses submitted to the laboratory, because the organism is not exposed to normal atmospheric conditions, and where samples can be collected without contamination and then directly cultured under microaerophilic conditions.

• Foetal stomach contents, collected in a sterile container, must be delivered within 6 hours of collection, otherwise it must be transported in Campylobacter Enrichment Transport Medium (CETM).
• CETM is available from the laboratory upon request*.
• IMPORTANT - Do not submit chilled as organisms are sensitive to the cold.

COLLECTING, PACKAGING & SHIPPING

• Label all samples with the date of collection and official animal identification, making sure the key-list is also included.
• Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat and cold and maintained at room temperature (18 – 37^oc) while in transit.
• Please submit in an esky with NO ice bricks or gel packs. Please contact the laboratory to discuss the best way to submit samples during hot weather conditions.
• Packing should comply with IATA biological substances transport requirements.
• Samples of ‘export animals for breeding’ should be received by the laboratory within 24 hours of sampling
• Schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive all other samples within 24 to 48 hours after collection.
• If it is suspected that samples have been exposed to temperatures outside of the optimal range of 5^oc to 37^oc, target pathogen viability could have been affected. The laboratory reserves the right not to test these samples (refer to terms and conditions).

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

*For sample collection, refer to the Campylobacter and Tritrichomonas sample collection guide pdf

Monday to Friday

Preputial wash or scraping or vaginal swab (in CETM)

• Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls or vaginal samples from cows submitted at room temperature in Campylobacter Enrichment Transport Medium (CETM).
• Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guideline for Bulls and Cows
• CETM and phosphate buffered saline (PBS) is available from the laboratory upon request*.
• IMPORTANT - Do not submit chilled as organisms are sensitive to the cold

COLLECTING, PACKAGING AND SHIPPING

• Label all samples with the date of collection and official animal identification, making sure the keylist is also included.
• Media must be removed from the fridge and left for 30 minutes at room temperature or until it reaches ambient temperature (20-35°C) prior to use.
• Collected samples in CETM should be stored and forwarded to the laboratory at room temperature (20-35°C) while in transit.
• Please submit in an esky with NO frozen / cooled ice brick or gel packs, complying with IATA biological substances transport requirements. Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat and cold.
• Schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive the samples within 24 (export animals for breeding) to 48 hours after collection.
• If it is suspected that samples have been exposed to temperatures outside of the optimal range of 20^oc to 35^oc, then it is likely that the target pathogen is no longer viable, and therefore the integrity of the test results are compromised. The laboratory reserves the right not to test these samples (link to T&Cs)

7D²

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

*For sample collection, refer to the Campylobacter and Tritrichomonas sample collection guide pdf

² 7 days for cultures with no C. fetus-like colonies

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Milk

• Submitted in Milk Preservative (bronopol)-  You can order Bronopol vials (10 per order minimum) here
• Keep Chilled DO NOT Freeze

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10ml of blood collected into an EDTA (purple top)
• Submit chilled

Preserved milk

2-3D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Fresh tissue

Swabs

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Clotted blood (Red top)

Serum (Red top)

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday – Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

Serum (Red top)

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Testing completed at this dilution is not NATA accredited due to the non-standard dilution factor. This is for export requests only.

Monday – Friday

Dry or PBGS swab

Joint Fluid

Fresh spleen, fresh lung, fresh brain, fresh liver or abortion tissues

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

As required

Fresh Tissue

Swab (PBGS or dry)

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

As required

Dry or PBGS swab

Joint fluid

Fresh Tissues- spleen, lung, brain, liver, abortion tissues

From Real-time PCR

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

As required

Dry or PBGS swab

Joint fluid

Fresh Tissues- spleen, lung, brain, liver, abortion tissues

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

As required

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected in a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Milk

• Preserved milk
  • Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected in a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Contact Customer Service to discuss pooling/export requirements.

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

This test is for export purposes only. Please contact Customer Service before submitting samples.

According to demand

N/A

N/A

This is a pooling fee that applies to pooling of samples only.

N/A

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10ml collected in a purple top, submitted chilled

Fresh tissue

• Spleen, lung, lymph node, submitted chilled

Semen

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml collected in a red top tube (without anti-coagulant)
• Submitted chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch Tested Friday

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10ml collected in a purple top tube submitted chilled

Fresh tissue

• Spleen, lung, lymph node
• Submitted chilled

Semen

4W

Note: Please contact Customer Service to discuss requirements before submitting samples for testing

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand²

Equine Herpes Abortion Investigation:

Fresh tissue

• Liver, lung, spleen, thymus and placenta
  • Submit chilled

Equine Rhinopneumonitis Respiratory/Neurological Investigation:

Swab in PBGS (preferred)

• Nasal/nasopharyngeal swabs are the preferred sample type for the diagnosis of equine rhinopneumonitis
  • Send in viral transport media (PGBS)

Horse Export Testing

EDTA blood (purple top)-

• 10 ml of EDTA blood collected into a purple top tube.
  • Submit chilled

2-3D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Equine Rhinopneumonitis Respiratory/Neurological Investigation:

Swab in PBGS (preferred)

• Nasal/nasopharyngeal swabs are the preferred sample type for the diagnosis of equine rhinopneumonitis
  • Send in viral transport media (PGBS)

EDTA blood (purple top)

• 10 ml of EDTA blood collected into a purple top tube.
  • Submit chilled

2-3D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube submitted chilled.

1-2W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested on Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 mL of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube (red top)
  • Do not use serum separator tubes.
  • Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube submitted chilled

Up to 7D

Note: Confirmatory testing may affect turnaround time.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

³ With the exception of Public Holidays- Please contact Customer Service to confirm submission and reporting dates around public holidays.

Wednesday & Friday³

³ Note: With the exception of Public Holidays- Please contact Customer Service to confirm submission and reporting dates around public holidays.

Semen

• 15-20 ml of sperm rich fraction of ejaculate
  • Submit chilled

Fresh tissue

• Lung, liver, spleen, thymus, lymph node, placenta and foetal fluid from aborted foetus
  • Submit chilled

2-3W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

This test is for export purposes only. Please contact Customer Service before submitting samples.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

3-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested Tuesday & Friday

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10 ml of EDTA blood collected in a purple top tube
  • Submit chilled

Fresh tissue

• Lung, liver, spleen, thymus, lymph node, placenta and foetal fluid from aborted foetus
  • Submit chilled

Swab (PBGS)

• Nasal / nasopharyngeal and conjunctival swabs collected into PBGS
  • Submit chilled

Semen

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Faeces:

• 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing)
• Order a Worm Test Kit
• Submit chilled for FEC only. If larval diff is requested also, please do not chill.

2D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Please Note: As per our Terms and Conditions, the report for this testing will be provided to the Local Land Service in your region.

Monday- Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• LIVE HORSES
  • 10 ml of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube (red top)
    • Submit chilled
    • Do not use serum separator tubes
• DEAD HORSES
  • 10 ml of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube.
    • The jugular vein usually provides the simplest means for collecting this blood however if blood cannot be collected into an evacuated tube because of clotting, collect the blood into 2 x 5 ml screw-topped tubes.
    • Wipe blood off the thread on the tubes before replacing the lid.
    • Submit chilled
• CATS & DOGS (Testing referred to ACDP, not completed at DPIRD Lab)
  • Collect samples as for horses except that 5 ml blood tubes may be used. Tubes should be filled.
  • Blood collected into a plain evacuated tube
    • Submit chilled.
    • Do not use serum separator tubes.

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Note: Cat & Dog submissions are referred to ACDP for testing.

Batch tested weekly

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Weekly

Fresh tissue

• Fresh lung collected at post mortem
• Submit chilled

Swab in PBGS

• Nasal or genital swab from acutely affected animals
• Send in viral transport media (PBGS)

Semen

• Semen straws or raw semen
• Please contact Customer Service prior to submission.
• For regulatory testing samples must be shipped at specified temperatures)

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

3-4W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube
• Submit chilled

1-2W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested on Thursday

14-16W

Sample processing begins on Monday

14-16W

Sample processing begins on Monday for faeces or Tuesday for tissues

Faeces Pooled testing:

• Cattle only - Collect half (minimum) to two-thirds (maximum) of a 70 ml yellow top sterile specimen container and pooling will be completed in the laboratory (5 animals per pool)
• Sheep - collect one pellet from each animal (up to 50 per pool)
• Goats - collect one pellet from each animal (25 animals per pool)- Culture testing ONLY

General requirements:

• Store samples chilled (4°C) prior to transit and submit chilled (4°C).
• Samples should be sent to the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.

14-16W

• D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
• JD Culture requires several consecutive processes; therefore, new cultures are not set up over the Christmas/ New Year period. Samples received during this time will be held at -80°C for processing in the New Year and will have an extended turnaround time.

Sample processing begins on Monday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml clotted blood (minimum of 2ml of serum) collected in a red top tube
• Submit chilled

See notes for further information**

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

** Please Note the Johnes CFT is not routinely offered. Please contact Customer Service to discuss your testing requirements.

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml clotted blood (minimum of 2ml of serum) collected in a red top tube
• Submit chilled

Lith hep (Green top)

• 10ml of Lith-Hep blood collected in a green top tube
• Submit chilled

Milk

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml clotted blood (minimum of 2ml of serum) collected in a red top tube
• Submit chilled

Lith-hep (Green top)

• 10ml Lith-Hep blood collected in a green top tube
• Submit chilled

Up to 5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

From culture

10W

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

As required

From culture

10W

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

As required

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube
  • Submit chilled

Aborted foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday and Thursday

Urine

Aborted Foetus

• Whole aborted foetus with membranes
  • Submit chilled

Fresh Tissue

• Kidney and other tissues

Embryo flush fluids

PCR from culture

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 0.5 ml serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Swab (PBGS)

• Separate cloacal and tracheal swabs (not pharyngeal) should be submitted in viral transport media (PBGS) and with clear labels to identify bird and tissue sampled.
  • Use sterile swabs.
  • Paediatric swabs can be used for small birds.
  • Submit chilled.
• Dead birds securely packed (i.e. double bagged and in a rigid container that is clearly labelled as suspect Newcastle disease) can be submitted and swabbed at the laboratory. The carcass will be put on hold for further testing pending results.
  • Live birds should not be submitted.
  • If not considered a genuine case of exotic disease exclusion, the submitter may be charged for a more detailed necropsy.

Fresh tissue

• Spleen, lung, kidney, heart, liver and bone marrow
  • Submit chilled.
  • Fresh tissues should be in separate containers and labelled to identify bird and tissue sampled.
  • Portions should be about 1 cm cubes.

1-3D

Turnaround time depends on urgency.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube submitted chilled

Foetal fluid

• Pericardial, pleural or peritoneal (in order of preference).
• Submit chilled
• Please note on the submission form if colostrum was given to a neonate

3-5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Tuesday & Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled
• The pestivirus antibody AGID is usually preferred to the ELISA for disease investigations, as the time of infection may be inferred from the results

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly

Bulk milk

• Submit chilled, ideally in milk preservative.
• If milk preservative is unavailable samples may be frozen prior to submission

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood into a plain red top tube (animals >2months)
  • Do not use serum separator tubes.
  • Submit chilled

Ear Notch- - Dead animals and foetuses

• Ear notch (skin) can be used for animals of any age
  • Submit chilled in sterile container or in Pestivirus ear notch media
  • When sampling groups of >10 animals, ear notch samples should be submitted in ear notch media (media can be requested online)

Fresh Tissues- - Dead animals and foetuses

• Spleen, lung or lymph node
  • Submit chilled

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood into a plain red top tube (animals >2months)
  • Do not use serum separator tubes.
  • Submit chilled

Ear Notch- - Dead animals and foetuses

• Ear notch (skin) can be used for animals of any age
  • Submit chilled in sterile container or in Pestivirus ear notch media
  • When sampling groups of >10 animals, ear notch samples should be submitted in ear notch media (media can be requested online)

Fresh Tissues- - Dead animals and foetuses

• Spleen, lung or lymph node
  • Submit chilled

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood into a plain red top tube (animals >2months)
  • Do not use serum separator tubes.
  • Submit chilled

Ear Notch- - Dead animals and foetuses

• Ear notch (skin) can be used for animals of any age
  • Submit chilled in sterile container or in Pestivirus ear notch media
  • When sampling groups of >10 animals, ear notch samples should be submitted in ear notch media (media can be requested online)

Fresh Tissues- - Dead animals and foetuses

• Spleen, lung or lymph node
  • Submit chilled

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Blood (Red top tube)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube
• Submitted chilled

Swab in PBGS

• Nasal swab collected from affected animal
• Send in viral transport media (PBGS)
• PBGS can be requested online
• Used in cases of respiratory disease, to detect acute infections rather than PI animals.

Semen

• Semen straws or raw semen (please contact Customer Service prior to submission. For regulatory testing samples must be shipped at specified temperatures)

Fresh Tissues

• Spleen, lung or lymph node
• Submit chilled

3-4W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

NOTE:

For export and/or regulatory related submissions, please contact Customer Service or send through the submission details via our Quotation Request Form before submitting samples.

According to demand

Hair

• 20-30 tail hairs (Bulb must be included and submitted using the PI-Test® hair sample collection kit)
• Hair samples must be submitted to the laboratory promptly and within 2 weeks of collection
• Collection kits can be ordered free of charge by ordering online
• The kits contain detailed notes on hair collection. The PI Hair collection guide is also available online.

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Hair

• 20-30 tail hairs (Bulb must be included and submitted using the PI-Test® hair sample collection kit)
• Hair samples must be submitted to the laboratory promptly and within 2 weeks of collection
• Collection kits can be ordered free of charge by ordering online
• The kits contain detailed notes on hair collection. The PI Hair collection guide is also available online.

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Hair

• 20-30 tail hairs (Bulb must be included and submitted using the PI-Test® hair sample collection kit)
• Hair samples must be submitted to the laboratory promptly and within 2 weeks of collection
• Collection kits can be ordered free of charge by ordering online
• The kits contain detailed notes on hair collection. The PI Hair collection guide is also available online.

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Clotted Blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube
  • Do not use serum separator tubes.
  • Submit chilled

EDTA blood (Purple top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into an EDTA purple tube
  • Submitted chilled

Milk

• Bulk milk
  • Submit chilled, ideally in milk preservative.
  • If milk preservative is unavailable samples may be frozen prior to submission.

Swab in PBGS

• Nasal swab collected from affected animal sent in viral transport media (PBGS)
  • PBGS can be requested online
  • Used in cases of respiratory disease, to detect acute infections rather than PI animals.

Fresh Tissue- Dead animals and foetuses

• Spleen, lung or lymph node
  • Submit chilled in an insulated container

Semen

• Semen straws or raw semen (please contact Customer Service prior to submission. For regulatory testing samples must be shipped at specified temperatures.

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

• 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube
• Submit chilled

1-2W

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested on Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Lith Hep (Green top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a lithium heparin treated tube.
  • Submitted chilled.

Up to 5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Lith Hep (Green top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a lithium heparin treated tube.
  • Submitted chilled.

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Thursday and Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Tissue

• Foetus and/or placenta.
  • Submit chilled.

Semen

Faeces

Up to 5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday to Friday

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected from live animals into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday & Thursday

Faeces, environmental swabs, and eggs

2D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Intestinal, cloacal content, cecal tonsil, liver, gall bladder, spleen and strains/vaccines

2D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected from live animals into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D**

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

**1-2 weeks notice is required before submitting samples

Monday to Friday

Faeces, environmental swabs, and eggs

2D - Outbreak Response

5-7D - Surveillance

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Intestinal, cloacal content, cecal tonsil, liver, gall bladder, spleen and strains/vaccines

2D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Faeces, environmental swabs, and eggs

2D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Faeces, environmental swabs, and eggs

2D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Fresh tissue

• Portions of liver, kidney, lung, bile, spleen, mesenteric lymph nodes and small intestinal contents collected from dead animals.
  • Submit chilled.

Faeces

• Faecal samples can be submitted from live animals.
  • Submit chilled.
  • MINIMUM of 20 grams required per animal (ruminants) for export of health testing.

Environmental samples

3-7D¹

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

¹4 - 7 working days for export, health testing or environmental samples

Monday to Saturday¹

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected from live animals into a plain red top tube.
  • Submit chilled.

Up to 5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Wednesday & Thursday

Pus, swab in Amies transport media

• Swab collected from lesions and/or upper respiratory tract.
  • Submit chilled in transport media (Amies gel) for culture.
  • N.B Swabs submitted in Amies transport media cannot be used for PCR.

Within 48 hours (Monday-Thursday submissions)

Within 96 hours (Friday submissions)

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday – Saturday

• Note: Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.

Culture, swabs and guttural pouch wash

• Swab collected from lesions and/or upper respiratory tract.
  • Submit chilled dry swab for PCR.
  • N.B Swabs submitted in Amies transport media cannot be used for PCR.

5D

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Monday – Friday

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into an EDTA purple top tube.
• Submit chilled.

Lith Hep (Green top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a lithium heparin green top tube.
• Submit chilled.

Fresh spleen

Clotted blood (Red top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube.
• Submit chilled.

5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

On demand

EDTA (Purple top)

• 10 ml of blood collected into an EDTA purple top tube
• Submit chilled

Fresh spleen (Call Customer Service to discuss)

2D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

• Tick Fever Primefact

Monday- Friday

Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls or Vaginal Mucus from cows in TFETM or PBS*

• Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls or vaginal samples from cows are to be submitted at room temperature in Trichomonas Foetus Enrichment Transport Medium (TFETM).
• Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guideline for Bulls and Cows
• TFETM and phosphate buffered saline (PBS) are available from the laboratory upon request*.
• IMPORTANT - Do not submit chilled as organisms are sensitive to the cold

Collecting, Packaging and Shipping

• Label all samples with the date of collection and official animal identification, making sure the keylist is also included.
• Media must be removed from the fridge and left for 30 minutes at room temperature or until it reaches ambient temperature (20-35°C) prior to use.
• Collected samples in TFETM should be stored and forwarded to the laboratory at room temperature (20-35°C) while in transit.
• Please submit in an esky with NO frozen / cooled ice brick or gel packs, complying with IATA biological substances transport requirements. Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat and cold.
• Schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive the samples within 24 (export animals for breeding) to 48 hours after collection.

If it is suspected that samples have been exposed to temperatures outside of the optimal range of 20^oc to 35^oc, then it is likely that the target pathogen is no longer viable, and therefore the integrity of the test results are compromised. The laboratory reserves the right not to test these samples (link to T&Cs)

Foetal Stomach Contents in TFETM or neat

• Foetal stomach contents, collected in a sterile container, must be delivered within 6 hours of collection, otherwise it must be transported in Tritrichomonas foetus Enrichment Medium (TFEM) or neat. TFEM is available from the laboratory upon request*.
• IMPORTANT - Do not submit chilled as organisms are sensitive to the cold.
  • Please submit in an esky with NO frozen or cooled ice bricks or gel packs.
  • Samples should be packaged so they are protected from extreme heat and cold and maintained at room temperature (18-37^oC) while in transit.
  • Packing should comply with IATA biological substances transport requirements (see Additional Information).
  • Clients should schedule shipments to avoid weekend and holiday delivery of samples to the laboratory. The laboratory should receive the samples within 48 hours of collection (delivery of samples within 24 hours of collection is preferred). Include the date of collection on the submission form.
  • If it is suspected that samples have been exposed to temperatures outside of 5-37^oC, target pathogen viability could have been affected. The laboratory reserves the right not to test these samples (refer to terms and conditions).

7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

*For sample collection, refer to the Campylobacter and Tritrichomonas sample collection guide pdf

Monday – Friday

Tissue

Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls in PBS**

Vaginal samples from cows in PBS**

** Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guide for Cows and Bulls

5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

Monday - Friday

Tissue

Preputial wash or scrapings from bulls in PBS**

Vaginal samples from cows in PBS**

** Collect samples as per the Sample Collection Guide for Cows and Bulls

5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

Monday - Friday

Faeces (70ml yellow top container)-

1. Individual testing: Collect half (minimum) to two-thirds (maximum)

2. Pooled testing:

• Cattle only - collect as per individual and pooling will be completed in the laboratory (5 animals per pool)
• Sheep - collect one pellet from each animal (up to 50 per pool)

General requirements

• Store samples chilled (4°C) prior to transit and submit chilled (4°C).
• Testing will not proceed if samples are not received chilled.
• Samples should be received at the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
• A pooling charge will apply for HTJ testing.

6W**

^** Express testing available. Additional fees apply.  Contact Customer Services.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Note: If this testing is required for EXPORT PURPOSES, please provide the export protocol/dispensation documentation and provide the number of samples arriving, the date of arrival, the testing required (Individual or pooled) and when you require the results back by.

As required

Faeces (70ml yellow top container)-

1. Individual testing: Collect half (minimum) to two-thirds (maximum)

2. Pooled testing:

• Cattle only - collect as per individual and pooling will be completed in the laboratory (5 animals per pool)
• Sheep - collect one pellet from each animal (up to 50 per pool)

General requirements

• Store samples chilled (4°C) prior to transit and submit chilled (4°C).
• Testing will not proceed if samples are not received chilled.
• Samples should be received at the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
• A pooling charge will apply for HTJ testing.

6W**

^** Express testing available. Additional fees apply.  Contact Customer Services.

* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Note: If this testing is required for EXPORT PURPOSES, please provide the export protocol/dispensation documentation and provide the number of samples arriving, the date of arrival, the testing required (Individual or pooled) and when you require the results back by.

As required

N/A

N/A

This is the pooling fee associated with Johne's High Throughput PCR pooled testing (charge per pool)

N/A

Serum (Red top)

• 2mL (minimum) of serum collected into a red top tube
• Submit chilled

Plasma (Green or Purple top)

• 2mL (minimum) of plasma collected into a green/purple top tube
• Submit chilled

See notes for further information**

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

** Please Note the Johnes AGID is not routinely offered. Please contact Customer Service to discuss your testing requirements.

Clotted blood (Red top tube)

• 10 ml of blood collected in a red top tube
• DO NOT use a serum separator tube
• Submit chilled

EDTA (Purple top tube)

• 10ml EDTA blood collected in a purple top tube
• Submit chilled

Fresh tissue

• Fresh brain submitted from the aborted foetus
• Submit chilled

Semen

2-3D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

According to demand

3-5D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Tuesday & Friday

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

5-7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested 2-3 times weekly

Bulk tank milk

• Submitted in Milk Preservative (bronopol)-  You can order Bronopol vials (10 per order minimum) here
• Keep Chilled DO NOT Freeze

Up to 7D

D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.

Batch tested weekly