Parasitology testing

Description

The Parasitology laboratory provides diagnostic testing on production, performance, native, exotic and companion animals. Parasitological techniques used by this laboratory include:

Parasite identification
Wet prep exam
Baermann for lungworm
Quantitative faecal examination
Total worm counts of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) or GI washings
Strongyloides using a modified McMaster worm egg count technique
Worm typing (larval differentiation)
Fluke sedimentation method
Liver Fluke Faecal antigen ELISA

Test Tables below:

1. Drench Tests

2. Faecal Egg Counts Tests

3. Fluke Tests (Non-Export)

4. Fluke Tests (Export to WA/International)

5. Larval Differentiation Tests

6. Lungworm Test

7. Parasite Identification Tests

8. Wet Preparation Test

9. Worm Count Tests

Parasitology Tests available

Drench Tests

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
FECRT_CALC	Drench Test - Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test - 4 groups (with culture)*	Faeces 10g faeces per animal MINIMUM	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine	8-10D	$648.85	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
FECRT_CALC	Drench Test - Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test - additional single group (with culture) *	Faeces 10g faeces per animal MINIMUM	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine	8-10D	$157.25	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.
DRENCH_IND	Drench Check- Faecal Egg Count- Individual samples	Faeces 10g faeces per animal MINIMUM	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine and Camelids	1-2D	$24.55	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
DRENCH_WT	Drench Check- Faecal Egg Count- Up to 10 samples (Group)	Faeces 10g faeces per animal MINIMUM	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine and Camelids	1-2D	$90.00	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

Faecal Egg Count Tests

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
FEC_WM_40F	Faecal Egg Count (Worm Test)	Faeces: Larger Animals: 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing). Smaller Animals: 5g per animal (Individual testing) Order a Worm Test Kit Submit chilled for FEC only. If larval diff is requested also, please do not chill.	Larger Animals: Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine Camelid & Larger Native Species* Smaller Animals: Rodents, Reptiles, Avian (Birds & Poultry)* & Smaller Native Species*	1-2D	$19.85	* 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. 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
ADD_WT_BSC	Faecal Egg Count (2 pools of up to 10 samples) (Worm test)	Faeces: 5g faeces per animal (submitted individually, pooled testing in the lab) Order a Worm Test Kit Submit chilled for FEC only. If larval diff is requested also, please do not chill.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid	1-2D	$44.85	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
ADD_WT_GLD	Faecal Egg Count (Up to 10 individual samples) (Worm test)	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.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Camelid	1-2D	$72.60	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
PIN_HORSE	Pinworm – Horse*	Tape⁴	Equine	3-5D	$24.50	* 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. ⁴ Contact Customer Service to speak to the lab regarding collection tape samples for this test. 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
FEC_GE_C	Faecal Egg Count- Zoo Animals (Herbivores & some Omnivores)	Larger Animals: 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Smaller Animals: 5g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Order a Worm Test Kit	Zoo Animals (Herbivores & some Omnivores)	1-2D	$23.45	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
FEC_PRED_C	Faecal Egg Count- Zoo Animals (Predators)	10g faeces per animal (Individual testing)- Order a Worm Test Kit	Zoo Animals (Predators)	1-2D	$32.75	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
FEC_WM_20C	Faecal Egg Count- Companion Animals (Dogs, Cats, Exotics) & Horses	5g faeces per animal (Individual testing)- Order a Worm Test Kit	Companion Animals- (Cats, Dogs & Exotics) Horses	1-2D	$22.75	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
ADD_WT_ZOO	Faecal Egg Count (Up to 10 Individual samples)- Zoo Animals	10g faeces per animal (Individual testing)- Order a Worm Test Kit	Zoo Animals (Not predator)	1-2D	$92.70	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

Fluke Tests (Non-export)

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
FLUKE_QUAL, F_QUAL_INC	Fluke (Liver/Stomach) Detection- Individual testing (Not export) (presence/absence)	Faeces: 20g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Clearly label samples individually to identify animal ID's. Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine	3-5D	$40.50	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. This test is not to be used for export purposes. 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
FLU_2_FLAG	Fluke (Liver/Stomach) Detection- 2 pools of 5 samples (presence/absence)	Faeces: 20g faeces per animal (Individual samples, pooled testing completed in the lab) Clearly label samples individually to identify animal ID's. Any requested pooling will occur (If suitable) in the lab if requested. Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid	3-5D	$63.20	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
FLU_5_FLAG	Fluke (Liver/Stomach) Detection- 5 pools of 2 samples (presence/absence)	Faeces: 20g faeces per animal (Individual samples, pooled testing completed in the lab) Clearly label samples individually to identify animal ID's. Any requested pooling will occur (If suitable) in the lab if requested. Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine and Camelid	3-5D	$104.50	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
FEC_FLUKE, F_QUAN_INC	Fluke Egg Count (Liver/Stomach)- Individual testing- (Not export)	Faeces: 20g faeces per animal (submitted individually) Individual testing- Clearly label samples individually to identify animal ID's. Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine	3-5D	$52.70	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. This test is not to be used for export purposes. 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
WT_FLUKE_2	Fluke Egg Count (Liver/Stomach)- 2 pools of 5 samples	Faeces: 20g faeces per animal submitted individually, (pooled testing in the lab) Clearly label samples individually to identify animal ID's. Any requested pooling will occur (If suitable) in the lab if requested. Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine	3-5D	$101.75	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
WT_FLUKE_5	Fluke Egg Count (Liver/Stomach)- 5 pools of 2 samples	Faeces: 20g faeces per animal submitted individually, (pooled testing in the lab) Clearly label samples individually to identify animal ID's. Any requested pooling will occur (If suitable) in the lab if requested. Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine	3-5D	$181.40	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
FASC_AGEL	Liver Fluke Antigen ELISA - individual	Faeces: 10-20g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine	3-5D	$42.40	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
FASC_EL_2	Liver Fluke Antigen ELISA - pooled (2 pools of 5 samples)	Faeces: 10-20g faeces per animal (Submitted Individually, pooled testing in the lab) Submit chilled	Ovine ONLY	3-5D	$62.80	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
FASC_EL_5	Liver Fluke Antigen ELISA - pooled (5 pools of 2 samples)	Faeces: 10-20g faeces per animal (Submitted Individually, pooled testing in the lab) Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine	3-5D	$109.90	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

Fluke Tests (Export to WA/International)

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
EXPRESS_WA	Express Parasitology Testing	N/A	Various	Express TAT- Contact Customer Service to discuss	$55.00	Express Parasitology Testing- applies to each sample requiring express testing.
FEC_NZ_NP	Faecal Egg Count (Egwang & Slowcome method) for exports (Worm test)	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.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid, Equine	2D	$47.50	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
FEC_FLU_WA	Fluke (Liver) Egg Count (inter-state movement to WA)	Faeces: 20g Faeces for Cattle Submissions; 10g for Sheep, Goat & Alpaca/Llama Submissions MUST be submitted individually and labelled clearly. Provide individual (unique) ID for each animal (sample). I.e. chip number, ear tag, brand for identification at the border in the key list We will need the following CRITICAL information: number of samples, sample collection date, date samples will be submitted to the lab, border crossing date and the required reporting date. A Veterinarian or Authorised person must collect and submit samples for testing as per the WA DPIRD Guidelines- Importing livestock into Western Australia \| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine and Camelid	1-19 samples= 1-2W⁴ 20+ samples- Lab to confirm TAT If express testing is required, please call and discuss with Customer Service BEFORE samples arrive. Anything less than 5 days will incur express test charges.	$68.20	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. KEY-LIST INFORMATION: For submissions with > 10 samples an electronic Key List must be used – Contact Customer Service with your submission information via PHONE: 1800 675 623 EMAIL: laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au	Monday- Friday
FEC_FLU_IN	Fluke (Liver/Stomach) Egg Count (international exports)	Faeces: 20g Faeces for Horse & Cattle Submissions; 10g for Sheep, Goat & Alpaca/Llama Submissions MUST be submitted individually and labelled clearly. Provide individual (unique) ID for each animal (sample). I.e. chip number, ear tag, brand for identification at the border in the key list We will need the following CRITICAL information: number of samples, sample collection date, date samples will be submitted to the lab, border crossing date and the required reporting date. A Veterinarian must collect and submit samples for export testing to comply with International Quarantine Standards.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine	1-19 samples= 1-2W⁴ 20+ samples- Lab to confirm TAT If express testing is required, please call and discuss with Customer Service BEFORE samples arrive. Anything less than 5 days will incur express test charges.	$78.00	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. KEY-LIST INFORMATION: For INTERNATIONAL LIVE ANIMAL EXPORTS or submissions with > 10 samples an electronic Key List must be used – Contact Customer Service with your submission information via PHONE: 1800 675 623 EMAIL: laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au Reported as positive or negative for export purposes.	Monday- Friday
FLUKE_WA_H	Fluke (Liver) Egg Count for HORSES (inter-state movement to WA)	Faeces: 2 x individual 20g Faecal samples per horse and submitted in the same submission Note: MUST be submitted individually and samples MUST be labelled clearly with ID (Horse name + Microchip number/Unique identifier + Gender) We will need the following CRITICAL information: number of samples, sample collection date, date samples will be submitted to the lab, border crossing date and the required reporting date. A Veterinarian or Authorised person must collect and submit samples for testing as per the WA DPIRD Guidelines- Importing livestock into Western Australia \| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development	Equine	2-3 working days	$127.30	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. KEY-LIST INFORMATION: For submissions with > 10 samples an electronic Key List must be used – Contact Customer Service with your submission information via PHONE: 1800 675 623 EMAIL: laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au	Monday - Friday

Larval Differentiation Tests

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
LARVAL_DO or LARV_HO	Larval Differentiation Only (Worm typing)	Faeces 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Do not submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Camelid	8-10D (General submissions) 10-12D (Horse submissions)	$54.55	* This test is for larval differentiation ONLY, it does not include faecal egg count. 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
LARVAL_DIF	Larval Differentiation -In parallel with FEC (FEC charged separately) (Worm typing)	Faeces 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Do not submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid	8-10D	$40.45	* This test is run parallel with FEC. FEC is charged separately. 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
LARVAL_DIF_H	Larval Differentiation for Horse Worm Test (Horse FEC charged separately) (Worm typing)	Faeces 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Do not submit chilled	Equine	10-12D	$40.45	* This test is run parallel with FEC. FEC is charged separately. 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
LARV_OTHER	Larval Differentiation (other animals- FEC charged separately)	Faeces 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Do not submit chilled	Porcine, Other	8-10D	$53.40	* This test is run parallel with FEC. FEC is charged separately. 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

Lungworm Test

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	Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
	F_LUNGWORM	Lungworm Test (Baermann)	Faeces: 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) MUST be submitted fresh <48 hours from collection. DO NOT CHILL.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Feline and Canine	2D	$42.00	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

Code

Name

Samples required

Species

Turnaround time

Price (excl. GST)

Notes

Test days

F_LUNGWORM

Lungworm Test (Baermann)

Faeces:

10g faeces per animal (Individual testing)
MUST be submitted fresh <48 hours from collection.
DO NOT CHILL.

Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Feline and Canine

$42.00

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

Parasite Identification Tests

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
ID_SIMP	Parasite Identification (simple single)	Whole parasite- Liver Fluke Snail, Tick, Other samples- contact Customer Service	All species	Up to 5D	$82.00	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
ID_COMP	Parasite Identification (complex single)	Whole parasite- Liver Fluke Snail, Tick, Other samples- contact Customer Service	All species	Up to 10D	$96.00	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
ID_5	Parasite Identification (up to 5 organisms)	Whole parasite- Liver Fluke Snail, Tick, Other samples- contact Customer Service	All species	Up to 10D	$120.00	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
ID_10	Parasite Identification (up to 10 organisms)	Whole parasite- Liver Fluke Snail, Tick, Other samples- contact Customer Service	All species	Up to 10D	$160.00	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
ID_MAX	Parasite Identification (multiple organisms)	Whole parasite- Liver Fluke Snail, Tick, Other samples- contact Customer Service	All species	Up to 10D	$205.00	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

Wet Preparation Test

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	Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
	SIMP_FLOT, S_FLOT_C	Flotation concentration (alternative to wet prep)	Faeces Gastro-intestinal content Aliquot of gut scraping Submit chilled	All species	1-2D	$18.20	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
	WET_PREP	Wet preparation & microscopic examination (Parasitology)	Faeces Gastro-intestinal content Aliquot of gut scraping Submit chilled	All species	1-2D	$19.80	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

Code

Name

Samples required

Species

Turnaround time

Price (excl. GST)

Notes

Test days

SIMP_FLOT, S_FLOT_C

Flotation concentration (alternative to wet prep)

Faeces

Gastro-intestinal content

Aliquot of gut scraping
- Submit chilled

All species

1-2D

$18.20

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

WET_PREP

Wet preparation & microscopic examination (Parasitology)

Faeces

Gastro-intestinal content

Aliquot of gut scraping
Submit chilled

All species

1-2D

$19.80

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

Worm Count Tests

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Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
N/A	Worm Count – Aliquot	Gastro-intestinal content Aliquot of gut scraping Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine	On Request- Contact Customer Service	POA- Contact Customer Service	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.	On request only
N/A	Worm Count – Total	Gastro-intestinal content Aliquot of gut scraping Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine	On Request- Contact Customer Service	POA- Contact Customer Service	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.	On request only
WC_ALQT_AB	Worm Count for Aliquot from Abomasum	GI Tract contents	Ovine, Caprine, Bovine, Camelid	1-2W	POA- Contact Customer Service	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 to Friday

Code

Name

Samples required

Species

Turnaround time

Price (excl. GST)

Notes

Test days

N/A

Worm Count – Aliquot

Gastro-intestinal content

Aliquot of gut scraping
Submit chilled

Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine

On Request- Contact Customer Service

POA- Contact Customer Service

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.

On request only

N/A

Worm Count – Total

Gastro-intestinal content

Aliquot of gut scraping
Submit chilled

Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Camelid and Equine

On Request- Contact Customer Service

POA- Contact Customer Service

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.

On request only

WC_ALQT_AB

Worm Count for Aliquot from Abomasum

GI Tract contents

Ovine, Caprine, Bovine, Camelid

1-2W

POA- Contact Customer Service

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 to Friday

Further information

Additional Test Information

Larval differentiation is performed if the faecal egg count is > 100 eggs per gram. Results are presented as % Trichostrongylus, Ostertagia and Haemonchus. This test must be specifically requested on the submission form if required.
Turnaround times are provided as a guide only. For specific information about your submission please contact Customer Service.

WormTest Kits

WormTest Kits provided by rural suppliers and from NSW DPIRD on request (Please note: Kits are to be returned to EMAI for testing and not used to submit to other laboratories). They can be used as a simple and quick way to monitor your worm control program by checking drench effectiveness through standard faecal egg counts and are available for horse and livestock. They contain an information sheet, collection instructions, prepaid postage to the laboratory, a mailing container, a glove and ten sample containers. Two options are available:

Worm test (faecal egg count) – Pooled (2 pools of 5 samples)
- This test is offered for up to ten animals and samples are pooled in the lab into two worm tests. This is a cost effective way to monitor your herd’s health and drenching needs. A minimum of 5 grams of faeces per animal is required.
Worm test (faecal egg count) – Individual (10 individual samples)
- This test is offered for up to ten animals and each sample is tested and reported individually. Animals that are housed separately should be tested individually. Using this test you can benefit from the cost savings by submitting up to ten animals’ samples together from multiple sites. A minimum of 10 grams of faeces per animal is required.

Contact Customer Service or complete the online form to request a Worm Test kit.

Customer Service

Contact Customer Service for enquiries relating to testing and results, quotations and pricing, couriers, sample submission and invoicing.

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CONTACT DETAILS
Phone	1800 675 623
Email	laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au
Operating Hours	8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30am-12:00pm Saturday (for deliveries only)
Postal Address	Private Bag 4008, Narellan NSW 2567

Quotations

For Animal export, Plant health or Veterinary quotations, please complete the online quotation request

Submission Forms

Veterinary Specimen Advice Form

Parasitology Worm Test (General) Specimen Advice Form

Parasitology Horse Worm Test Specimen Advice Form

Parasitology Export Fluke Specimen Advice Form

Please Note: These documents are not fully web accessible, please contact Customer Service (laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au) for more information.

Courier services and specimen delivery

For NSW submissions, please contact the relevant Customer Service team for courier account details and to order consignment notes.

For submitters outside of NSW, Couriers can be contacted directly to make bookings and arrange collection of packages at the submitters own cost.

Commercial couriers may use either road or air transport and specimens should therefore be packed in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements. Most submission sent by veterinarians to the AHPL for testing are defined as “Biological Substance Category B” and must be packed according to the IATA packing instructions 650 (Biological Substance Category B). As requirements for transport can change, customers should consult with their transport agent to obtain current requirements.

Samples may also be hand delivered to the site during normal business hours (8.30am - 4.30pm).

Sample Type	Laboratory	Street Address
Animal (including aquatic animals)	NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL)	EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568