Caprine disease test list

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CAPRINE TEST LIST A-Z

Click on + in the tables below for the list of tests, and for further information, either click on the hyperlinks to their respective disease pages or the link in pricing to the A-Z List

Code	Name	Samples required	Species	Turnaround time	Price (excl. GST)	Notes	Test days
Various	Abortion Investigation	Various	Bovine, Equine, Porcine, Ovine and Caprine (etc)	Various	Contact Customer Service	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. Refer to Abortion Investigation Page for further information.
16SRNA_PCR	16sRNA gene sequencing PCR	Culture	All species	5D	$109.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
FUNG_ID	Fungi – Culture identification	From culture	All species	Up to 7D	$64.05	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
FUNG_CLT	Fungi – Selective culture	Tissue PM sample Swab	All species	7D	$82.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
URINE_EXAM	Urine Analysis (Medi-Test Combi 9 Dipstick) *	Fresh urine	All species	1D	$17.10	* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.
AER_CLT	Aerobic routine culture	Tissue, PM sample, swab	All species	3-5D	$55.20	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
AER_CLT_ID	Aerobic bacterial Identification	From culture	All species	Up to 7D	$17.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
AINO_VN	Aino VNT	Clotted blood (Red top)	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	1-2W	$55.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
AKA_ABEL	Akabane Virus Antibody ELISA	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 2 mL pericardial, pleural or peritoneal (in order of preference) submitted chilled Test for IgG initially (cattle only) and if levels are elevated test for Akabane virus antibodies if appropriate Please note on the submission form if colostrum was given to a neonate	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	Up to 7D	$15.55	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.
AKA_VN	Akabane VNT	Clotted blood (Red top tube) 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	1-2W	$55.15	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
ANAER_CLT	Anaerobic bacteria – Selective culture	Tissue, PM sample, swab	All species	7D	$82.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
BA_ANT_PCR	Anthrax PCR	Lith Hep (Green top) 10ml of blood collected into a lithium heparin tube Submit chilled Fresh tissue/Ear Notch A 2cm square portion of the ear (Bacillus anthracis DNA can be extracted from the tissue for PCR when no blood or fluid can be collected.) Submit chilled Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube Submit chilled EDTA blood (Purple top) 10ml of blood collected into an EDTA tube Submit chilled Isolates grown in culture. Refer to Anthrax Page for further information on how to send samples	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine and Equine	1D	$154.20	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ² Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.	Monday – Saturday²
BA_ANT_SS	Anthrax - microscopy	Blood smear Blood smears from peripheral blood vessels (e.g. those in the ear) Smears should be sent from more than one animal Blood smears should be thin and air-dried, for Polychrome methylene blue (PMB) stain Do not fix smears by heat or other agents One end of the slide must be left clean Fresh tissue A 2cm square portion of the ear (Bacillus anthracis DNA can be extracted from the tissue for PCR when no blood or fluid can be collected.) Submit chilled Refer to Anthrax Page for further information on how to send samples	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	1D	$34.25	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ² Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.	Monday – Saturday²
SEN_N_GEN	Antibiotic Sensitivity - Gram Negative Organisms - General	From culture	All species	3D	$24.45	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
SEN_P_GEN	Antibiotic Sensitivity - Gram Positive Organisms - General	From culture	All species	3D	$24.45	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
BLU_AGID	Bluetongue Virus Antibody AGID	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	Up to 7D	$25.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested on Friday
BLU_ABEL	Bluetongue Virus Antibody ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	Up to 7D	$15.55	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested weekly
BLU_VI	Bluetongue Virus Isolation	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 Please contact Customer Service to discuss testing requirements before submitting samples for testing. Regulatory testing samples must be shipped at specified temperatures	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	5-6W	$265.70	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
BLU_PCR	Bluetongue Virus Real–time PCR	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 Please contact Customer Service to discuss testing requirements before submitting samples for testing. Regulatory testing samples must be shipped at specified temperatures)	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	2-3D	$109.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
BR_ABO_CF	Brucella abortus CFT	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	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Porcine, Companion Animals (Canine), other species	Up to 5D	$16.45	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
B_AB_CF_IU	Brucella abortus CFT (in International Units)	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	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Porcine, Companion Animals (Canine), other species	Up to 5D	$16.45	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
BR_ABO_SA	Brucella abortus SAT	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Porcine	Up to 5D	$21.85	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
BR_AB_SA_15	Brucella abortus SAT (<15 International Units)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Porcine	Up to 5D	$21.85	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
B_AB_SA_EX	Brucella abortus SAT (Export)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml of blood (including at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine, Porcine	Up to 5D	$21.85	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
BR_SUI_ABE	Brucella ELISA- SVANOVIR® -Brucella antibody C-ELISA Kit* (B.abortus, B melitensis & B.suis antibody detection)	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	Bovine, Caprine, Porcine, Canine	Up to 7D	$23.85	* 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. Related Disease Pages: Brucellosis (In Cattle) Brucellosis (In Dogs)
BRUCEL_PCR	Brucella ladder PCR (Speciates Brucella spp)	Fresh tissues Swabs PCR from culture	Various	2D	$154.20	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
CAE_ABEL	CAE Virus Antibody ELISA	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	Caprine	Up to 7D	$15.55	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested weekly
CAE_RTPCR	CAE Virus PCR*	EDTA (Purple top) 10ml of blood collected into an EDTA (purple top) Submit chilled Preserved milk	Caprine	2-3D	$109.35	* 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.
CHLAM_CF	Chlamydia CFT	Clotted blood (Red top) Serum (Red top)	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, other species	Up to 5D	$20.30	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Monday – Friday
CHLAM_4CF	Chlamydia CFT 1:4 Export*	Clotted blood (Red top) Serum (Red top)	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	Up to 5D	$23.45	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
OUTSOURCED TEST	Clostridium botulinum toxin	Frozen serum Liver Pooled upper GI contents For ruminants - all forestomachs Birds - crop, proventriculus, ventriculus Pooled lower GI contents Suspect feed A range of fixed tissues exclusion of other differentials often required to reach a presumptive diagnosis) DO NOT pool samples from different animals, as it could dilute toxin to undetectable levels.	Various	POA	POA	This is an outsourced test.
CL_D_CIEP	Clostridium perfringens Toxin Assay (CIEP)	Small intestinal content	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine	7D	$95.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
CL_PER_MIC	Clostridium sp. - microscopy	Gut, intestinal content, muscle	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine	1-2D	$34.25	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
OUTSOURCED TEST	Copper	SERUM 1ml serum collected in a red top tube submitted chilled PLASMA 1ml plasma collected in a Lith-hep Green top tube submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	POA	** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
CYT_EXAM	Cytology Examination*	Fluids or smears	All species	Call Customer Service	$73.30	* 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.
DE_CON_CLT	Dermatophilus species – Selective culture	Fresh tissue Scab, scrapings or impression smears Scabs with underlying tissue scrapings or impression smears made by pressing the ventral, moist surface of a thick scab directly onto a slide. Submit chilled in a sealed container	All species	7D	$82.10	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.
ID_MATCH, DNA_PRO_1	DNA Identity Analysis*	Ear Notch (Preferred Sample Type) Only the Allflex© Tissue Sampling Unit (TSU) is accepted without additional charge. Submit samples chilled. Hair Samples (Preferred Sample Type) Collect 30–40 tail hairs (ensure bulbs/roots are included). Place hairs in paper envelopes (not plastic). For detailed instructions, refer to our Genetic Hair Sample Collection Guide Other Sample Types We can accept other sample types (e.g. blood or semen), but a DNA extraction fee may apply. For advice on non-standard samples, please contact Customer Service.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	6-8 weeks	$48.85	* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.	Monday- Friday (Business days)
PARENTAGE, DNA_PRO_1	DNA Parentage Analysis*	Ear Notch (Preferred Sample Type) Only the Allflex© Tissue Sampling Unit (TSU) is accepted without additional charge. Submit samples chilled. Hair Samples (Preferred Sample Type) Collect 30–40 tail hairs (ensure bulbs/roots are included). Place hairs in paper envelopes (not plastic). For detailed instructions, refer to our Genetic Hair Sample Collection Guide Other Sample Types We can accept other sample types (e.g. blood or semen), but a DNA extraction fee may apply. For advice on non-standard samples, please contact Customer Service.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	6-8 weeks	$48.85	* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.	Monday- Friday (Business days)
SPECIES_ID	DNA Phylogenetic Analysis*	N/A- subsequent analysis	All species	POA	$159.40	* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.	Monday- Friday (Business 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.
EM_IMMUNO	Electron Microscopy (EM) – Immunoelectron Microscopy*	Contact Customer Service	All species	Contact Customer Service	$179.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
EM_NSTAIN	Electron Microscopy (EM) – Negative Stain	Contact Customer Service	All species	Contact Customer Service	$179.10	* 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.
EM_SECT_ID	Electron Microscopy (EM) – Section and Identification*	Contact Customer Service	All species	Contact Customer Service	$346.20	* 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.
EHD_AGID	Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Virus Antibody AGID	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml collected in a red top tube (without anti-coagulant) Submitted chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	Up to 7D	$25.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch Tested Friday
EHD_VI	Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) Virus Isolation	EDTA (Purple top) 10ml collected in a purple top tube submitted chilled Fresh tissue Spleen, lung, lymph node Submitted chilled Semen	Bovine, Ovine and Caprine	4W	$174.10	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
Various	Export testing	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	POA
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
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
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
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
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
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
FMD_RTPCR	Foot and Mouth (FMD) Disease Virus RT PCR*	Clotted blood (Red top) 8-10ml collected in a red top tube. Submit chilled Be sure to avoid contamination of the container and stopper and remove all blood and faecal matter prior to packing and dispatch. Use a separate sterile needle for each animal to avoid mechanically transmitting infectious agents from one animal to another. EDTA (Purple top) 8-10ml EDTA blood collected in a purple top tube. Submit chilled Be sure to avoid contamination of the container and stopper and remove all blood and faecal matter prior to packing and dispatch. Use a separate sterile needle for each animal to avoid mechanically transmitting infectious agents from one animal to another. Vesicular fluid Withdraw up to 5ml of vesicular fluid with a narrow-gauge needle. Place in a plain sterile specimen tube. Ensure that the vial is proportionate in size to the volume of the sample to allow recovery of the sample, but total vial volume should not exceed 5mL. Vesicular Swab Swab vesicular lesions and place in phosphate buffered gelatin saline (PBGS) for transport. If no PBGS is available, place swabs in 2-3 mL of sterile saline in a screw topped vial. Swabs (oral & lesion) in PBGS Vigorously swab the inside of the cheeks with sterile cotton swabs, as far into the mouth as practical and place in PBGS. If it is impractical to collect swabs from the mouth, collect nasal swabs by vigorously rubbing the swab on the lining well inside the nose. Tissue Up to 2cm2 or 1g of epithelium is ideal. If enough lesion is not available, collect as much as possible. Samples from fresh lesions may rub off or alternatively, gently grasp the epithelium with forceps before cutting a section away. Epithelium can be transported in dry sterile screw topped vials. Do not mistake a large fibrin clot for epithelium - test the texture before submitting it. Fibrin crumbles more easily than epithelium and fibrin will be less likely to contain virus Refer to the Foot and Mouth Disease FMD Field Investigation	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, other susceptible species	1-2D	$109.35	Please refer to the FMD disease page for further information
OUTSOURCED TEST	Glutathione Peroxidase	Whole blood EDTA (purple top) 0.5ml whole blood EDTA (Purple top) submitted chilled Whole blood Lith- hep (Green top) 0.5ml whole blood Lith-Hep (Green top) submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	POA	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
GRAM_MIC	Gram stain examination	All tissue	All species	1-2D	$34.25	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
HIST_HE1	Histopathology – Preparation & Examination	Fixed Tissues- General Fresh tissues immediately placed in formalin Tissue pieces should not be greater than 1cm cubed to ensure proper fixation Submit fixed in neutral buffered formalin at a 10:1 ratio of formalin: tissue Fixed Tissues- Nervous tissues Submission of whole brain is required to ensure preservation of TSE target sites submit fixed in neutral buffered formalin at a ratio of 10:1 formalin: tissue Brains submitted for Nervous tissues are processed once a week, separate to general tissues to ensure consistent and reliable results. Urgent cases can be processed out of cycle if clearly marked on the Submission Form however this may reduce the quality of the brain histology results, so should only be requested in extremely urgent cases. Fresh Tissues Fresh tissues can be submitted following necropsy The quality of the tissues will be reduced due to the effects of autolysis so ideally fixed tissue should be submitted in neutral buffered formalin at a ratio of 10:1 formalin: tissue	All species	Up to 10D	$84.95	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Monday - Friday
Various	Histopathology – Special Stain	On Request	All species	Up to 5D	$54.20	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. A variety of special stains are maintained and can be performed on request. Refer to our Histology Special Stain Page for further information.	Monday - Friday
JD_CLT_LIQ	Johne's Disease Individual Faecal & Tissue Culture plus Indicator	FAECES or FRESH TISSUE Faeces: Collect half (minimum) to two-thirds (maximum) of a 70 ml yellow top sterile specimen container. Fresh Tissue: Obvious lesions (gut thickening and lymph node enlargement) collected in separate sterile containers. Below are ideal sites, typical of those required for MAP certification, for different animal types. Cattle: Intestinal portions of 5 cm x 10 cm Proximal ileum (30-45 cm anterior to ICV) Terminal ileum (11-20 cm anterior to ICV) Ileocaecal valve (ICV) and attached segment of ileum Proximal colon Ileal lymph node Ileocaecal lymph node Goats and alpaca: Intestinal portions of 5 cm in length Jejunum Proximal and terminal ileum Ileocaecal valve and attached segment of ileum Proximal colon Ileal lymph node Ileocaecal lymph node Sheep: Entire ileocaecal valve (ICV) Ileocaecal lymph nodes Ileal (caudal jejunal) lymph nodes Two 10 cm pieces of ileum (one proximal and one distal (terminal) One 10cm piece of proximal colon One 10cm piece of caecum (for histopathology 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.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	14-16W	$125.95	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 for faeces or Tuesday for tissues
JD_CLT_LP	Johne's Disease Pooled Faecal Culture plus Indicator	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.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	14-16W	$147.15	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
JD_CF	Johne's Disease CFT	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml clotted blood (minimum of 2ml of serum) collected in a red top tube Submit chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	See notes for further information**	POA- 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.
Various	Johne's Disease ELISA	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	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine and Deer	Up to 5D	$15.60	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Monday to Friday
JD_SUB_LIQ	Johne's Disease Subculture*	From culture	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	10W	$45.05	* 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
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
OUTSOURCED TEST	Lead	Lith-Hep (Green top) 0.5ml whole blood collected in a Lith-Hep tube (Green top tube) submitted chilled EDTA (Purple top) 0.5ml whole blood collected in a EDTA tube (Purple top tube) submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	Contact Customer Service	** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
L_GRI_MA	Leptospira Grippotyphosa MAT	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	Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Feline	Up to 5D	POA- Outsourced Currently	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Wednesday and Thursday
L_ICT_MA	Leptospira Icterohaemorrhagiae MAT	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	Canine, Caprine	Up to 5D	POA- Outsourced Currently	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Wednesday and Thursday
L_POM_MA	Leptospira Pomona MAT	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	Bovine, Caprine, Equine, Porcine, Ovine	Up to 5D	POA- Outsourced Currently	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Wednesday and Thursday
L_IVAN_PCR	Listeria ivanovii PCR*	Culture	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	5D	$109.35	* 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
LIST_CULT	Listeria sp. - Selective culture	Fresh tissue Fresh brain, liver, spleen, and kidney Collect aseptically. Submit chilled. Fluid Cerebrospinal fluid collected aseptically from neurologically affected animals. Submit chilled. Aborted foetus Whole foetus and membranes Submit chilled.	All species	7D	$82.10	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.
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
MHAEM_QPCR	Mannheimia haemolytica qPCR*	Swabs, Lung tissue	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	5D	$109.35	* 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.
Various	Microscopy Smear – Prepare and examine	All tissue	All species	1-2D	$34.25	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
MCCP_QPCR	Mycoplasma capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae qPCR*	Fresh Tissue: Fresh lung Mediastinal lymph nodes Submitted chilled. Do not freeze. Swabs Dry or PBGS swab (Nasal swab) Fluids: Pleural fluid Bronchoalveolar washings	Caprine & Ovine	5D	$109.35	* 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
MYCO_DIR	Mycoplasma – Direct culture (Diagnostic samples only)	Fresh tissue Fresh tissues of affected heads to allow sampling of infra-orbital sinuses, conjunctiva and choana. Fresh trachea, lung, joint and tendon sheaths. Submit chilled. Do not freeze. Swab Nasal, choanal, joint swabs. Submit chilled in Amie’s bacterial transport media.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Avian	7D	$67.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Monday- Friday
MYCO_RTPCR	Mycoplasma sp. qPCR*	Swab- Dry or PBGS swab of affected area Fresh Tissues- Fresh tissue of affected area. Submitted chilled. Do not freeze. Fluids- Joint fluid, Milk	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	5D	$109.35	* 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.
MOVIP_QPCR	Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae qPCR*	Swab Dry or PBGS swab (Tracheal or nasal swab) Fresh Tissue Fresh lung. Submitted chilled. Do not freeze.	Ovine & Caprine	5D	$109.35	* 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.
NEO_ABEL	Neospora caninum Antibody ELISA*	Serum (Red top) At least 2mL of serum collected into a plan red top tube. Submit chilled. Plasma (Green or Purple top) At least 2mL of plasma collected into a plain Lith-Hep (Green top tube) or EDTA (purple top tube) Submit chilled Milk Preserved milk Submit chilled.	Bovine, Ovine and Caprine	Up to 5D	$19.40	* 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
NO3_NO2_AQ	Nitrate/Nitrite Strip Test (Aqueous Humour)*	Aqueous humour	All species	1D	$23.75	* 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.
PCV_TPP	Packed cell Volume (Haematocrit Test) /Total Plasma protein Blood Test (Clinical refractometer)	EDTA blood (Purple top tube)	All species	1D	$19.95	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
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
PH_FLUIDS	pH at 25° Celsius (Fluids)*	Stomach content Water	All species	1D	$15.25	* 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.
Various	Post Mortem – click for further information	Whole animal	All species	See Post Mortem info	Various- see PM Page	See Post Mortem info
Q_FEV_CF	Q-Fever (Coxiella burnetii) Complement Fixation test (CFT)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube. Submit chilled.	Caprine, Canine, other species	Up to 5D	$30.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Monday to Friday
Q_FEV_ABEL	Q-Fever (Coxiella burnetii) Antibody ELISA	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.	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	Up to 5D	$32.65	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Thursday and Friday
QFEV_QPCR	Q-Fever (Coxiella burnetii) PCR*	Tissue Foetus and/or placenta. Submit chilled. Semen Faeces	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine	Up to 5D	$109.35	* 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
OUTSOURCED TEST	Ruminant General Profile (GGT, GLDH, AST, Bil, Alb, Prot, Glob, A/G Ratio, Urea, Creat, CK, Urea/Creat Ratio, Ca, Mg, P, BHB, Haptoglobin)	Serum (Red top) 0.5ml serum collected in a red top tube submitted chilled Plasma Lith-Hep (Green top) 0.5ml plasma collected in a green top tube submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	POA*	* Contact Customer Service D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
OUTSOURCED TEST	Ruminant Liver Enzymes Profile (GGT, GLDH, AST, CK, Bil, Bile Acids, Alb, Prot, Glob, A/G Ratio, Haptoglobin)	Serum (Red top) 0.5ml serum collected in a red top tube submitted chilled Plasma Lith-Hep (Green top) 0.5ml plasma collected in a green top tube submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	POA*	* Contact Customer Service D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
OUTSOURCED TEST	Ruminant Downer Profile (Ca, Mg, P, BHB, CK, Prot, Alb, Glob, A/G Ratio, Haptoglobin)	Serum (Red top) 0.5ml serum collected in a red top tube submitted chilled Plasma Lith-Hep (Green top) 0.5ml plasma collected in a green top tube submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	POA*	* Contact Customer Service D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
OUTSOURCED TEST	Ruminant Mineral Plus Profile (Cu, Zn, Glutathione Peroxidase, Vit B12, Ca, Mg, P, SO4 , BHB, GGT, GLDH, AST, CK, Prot, Alb, Glob, A/G Ratio, Pepsinogen, Urea, Creatinine, Haptoglobin)	Serum/plasma (red top) AND Lith-Hep red cells (Green top) 1.5ml of serum/plasma to be collected in a red top tube submitted chilled Lith-Hep red cells to be collected in a green top tube submitted chilled	Various	1-3D**	POA*	* Contact Customer Service D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ** Working days exclude weekends, public holidays, as well as the duration required for courier services to transport samples to EMAI and subsequently to the external laboratory. All external lab TATs are estimates only and are outside of the departments control.
SALM_CLT	Salmonella – Selective culture	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	All species	3-7D¹	$82.10	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
SER_PROT	Serum protein (Clinical refractometer)*	Lith-Hep (Green top)	All species	1D	$2.85	* 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.	Monday- Friday
SPEC_GRAV	Specific Gravity (Urine) (clinical refractometer)*	Urine Collect in a clean container	All species	1D	$2.85	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
A_PYO_PCR	Trueperella pyogenes PCR*	From Culture	Bovine, Ovine, Porcine, Caprine, Equine	5D	$109.35	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.
GEN_VI	Virus Isolation (3 passes)	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	$174.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
GEN_4P_VI	Virus Isolation (4 passes)	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	$265.70	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
GEN_5P_VI	Virus Isolation (5 passes)	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	$357.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
N/A	Virus Isolation – Cell Culture (Additional Passes)	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	$91.50	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
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
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
PM_GOAT	Post Mortem Large Animal- Goat	Please Note: Post mortems for companion animals and equines are only performed with prior approval by veterinary pathology services, and additional fees may be relevant for complex cases. For large animals, please contact the laboratory to discuss logistics of carcase receival and delivery. Whole Animal Animals must be recently euthanised or freshly dead. Submit chilled in an insulated container. Freezing animals for post mortem is not recommended, as it interferes with diagnostic testing (e.g. bacterial culture and histology). Animals may be frozen if the interval between euthanasia and post mortem will be greater than 24 hours, however further diagnostic testing will be limited.	Caprine	Necropsy reports are issued up to 14D after completion of necropsy.	POA	1 goat Final selection of the appropriate post mortem type is at the discretion of the pathologist performing the necropsy. Post mortem charges do not include additional diagnostic testing (e.g. bacterial culture, or histopathology). Animals for post mortem examination must be packaged and labelled appropriately, and accompanied by a completed submission form. Contact the laboratory to ensure the correct samples are collected, and further testing is performed as requested. Please contact Customer Service to discuss a diagnostic plan. D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
PM_FGOAT	Post Mortem Large Animal- Goat Foetus	Whole Animal Animals must be recently euthanised or freshly dead. Submit chilled in an insulated container. Freezing animals for post mortem is not recommended, as it interferes with diagnostic testing (e.g. bacterial culture and histology). Animals may be frozen if the interval between euthanasia and post mortem will be greater than 24 hours, however further diagnostic testing will be limited.	Caprine	Necropsy reports are issued up to 14D after completion of necropsy.	$76.95	1 goat foetus Final selection of the appropriate post mortem type is at the discretion of the pathologist performing the necropsy. Post mortem charges do not include additional diagnostic testing (e.g. bacterial culture, or histopathology). Animals for post mortem examination must be packaged and labelled appropriately, and accompanied by a completed submission form. Contact the laboratory to ensure the correct samples are collected, and further testing is performed as requested. Please contact Customer Service to discuss a diagnostic plan. D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
CL_PER_MIC	Gram stain and examination for Clostridium-like organisms	Gut, intestinal content, muscle	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Equine	1-2D	$34.25	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
JD_AGID	Johnes Disease AGID	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	Ovine, Caprine, Camelid	See notes for further information**	POA- 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.
CAPPOX_PCR	Capripoxvirus Real-Time PCR*	Scabs Skin Swabs (PBGS) EDTA (Purple top) Clotted Blood (Red top)	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	1-2D	$109.35	* 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. More information can be found on our Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Emergency Animal Disease Page
TOX_ABE_ID	Toxoplasma gondii Indirect ELISA*	Clotted Blood/Serum (Red top) 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) from aborting animals and 5-10 in-contact animals. Submit chilled. Collected into a plain red top tube. Clearly document on the specimen submission form of each animal samples and clearly identify which animal aborted.	Caprine, Ovine, Companion	Up to 5D	$16.60	* 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
OUTSOURCED TEST	Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease Virus Neutralisation Test (All Serotypes)	Clotted Blood 10ml Clotted blood collected in a red top tube Chilled	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine	This test is referred to ACDP.	POA	This test is referred to ACDP.	N/A
BANTH_QPCR	Anthrax qPCR	Lith Hep (Green top) 10ml of blood collected into a lithium heparin tube Submit chilled Fresh tissue/Ear Notch A 2cm square portion of the ear (Bacillus anthracis DNA can be extracted from the tissue for PCR when no blood or fluid can be collected.) Submit chilled Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube Submit chilled EDTA blood (Purple top) 10ml of blood collected into an EDTA tube Submit chilled Isolates grown in culture. Refer to Anthrax Page for further information on how to send samples	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine and Equine	1D	$154.20	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ² Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.	Monday – Saturday²
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
SLIDE_SCAN	Histopathology Slide Digital Scanning	POA*	All species	Up to 10 days	POA	(*) This process can be requested following processing of fixed tissues and routine H&E staining on submitted glass slides. Details on inquiry.	Monday- Friday
PEST_SK_SE	Pestivirus (BDV) Antigen ELISA (PACE) – Serum (PRICE TIER A: 1–9 samples)	Clotted blood (red top tube) Collect 10 ml of blood into a plain red top tube (For animals >2 months) Do not use serum separator tubes. Submit chilled Fresh Tissue- Dead animals and foetuses Fresh lung, spleen and mesenteric lymph node - collect aseptically Whole lamb or foetus (and foetal membranes) Submit chilled in an insulated container Note: Unlike cattle, ear notches from sheep and goats are not a suitable sample for this test	Ovine and Caprine	5-7D	$20.05	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
PEST_SK_SE	Pestivirus (BDV) Antigen ELISA (PACE) – Serum (PRICE TIER B: 10–19 samples)	Clotted blood (red top tube) Collect 10 ml of blood into a plain red top tube (For animals >2 months) Do not use serum separator tubes. Submit chilled Fresh Tissue- Dead animals and foetuses Fresh lung, spleen and mesenteric lymph node - collect aseptically Whole lamb or foetus (and foetal membranes) Submit chilled in an insulated container Note: Unlike cattle, ear notches from sheep and goats are not a suitable sample for this test	Ovine and Caprine	5-7D	$14.75	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
PEST_SK_SE	Pestivirus (BDV) Antigen ELISA (PACE) – Serum (PRICE TIER C: >20 samples)	Clotted blood (red top tube) Collect 10 ml of blood into a plain red top tube (For animals >2 months) Do not use serum separator tubes. Submit chilled Fresh Tissue- Dead animals and foetuses Fresh lung, spleen and mesenteric lymph node - collect aseptically Whole lamb or foetus (and foetal membranes) Submit chilled in an insulated container Note: Unlike cattle, ear notches from sheep and goats are not a suitable sample for this test	Ovine and Caprine	5-7D	$12.60	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
CAE_ABEL_M	CAE Virus Antibody ELISA for bulk tank milk	Bulk tank milk Submitted in Milk Preservative (bronopol)- You can order Bronopol vials (10 per order minimum) here Keep Chilled DO NOT Freeze	Caprine	Up to 7D	$15.55	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested weekly
NEOC_QPCR	Neospora canium qPCR*	Foetal Tissues Brain Faeces	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Equine, Canine	5D	$109.35	* 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
TOXOG_QPCR	Toxoplasma gondii qPCR*	Placental tissue Brain Tissue Heart/muscle tissue Liver	Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Equine, Bovine, Feline, Canine	5D	$109.35	* 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
TOXNE_MULT	Toxoplasma gondii & Neospora Multiplex qPCR*	Placental tissue Brain Tissue	Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Equine, Bovine, Feline, Canine	5D	$137.80	* 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
BRUGEN_PCR	Brucella genus qPCR*	Fresh tissues Swabs PCR from culture	Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Canine and Aquatic (Marine Mammals)	5D	$101.25	* 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

Additional Information

Customer Service

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

NSW DPIRD's laboratories are committed to continual improvement of services. If you would like to provide feedback, please fill in and submit the online feedback form.

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

Submission Forms

Veterinary 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 APHL 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