Equine disease test list

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EQUINE VETERINARY TEST LIST A-Z

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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.
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.
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.
BABCA_QPCR	Babesia caballi qPCR*	Clotted blood/Serum (Red top) Fresh Tissue- Liver, Spleen and Kidneys Ticks Strains/vaccines- Contact Customer Service to discuss	Various	2D	$307.80	* 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.
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
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.
C_ABOR_RT	Chlamydia abortus qPCR*	Fresh tissue Swabs	Ovine, Caprine, various	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.
CHLAME_MLT	Chlamydia abortion multiplex - Equine PCR panel (Includes C.abortus, C.genus, and C.psittaci)*	Fresh Tissue- Placenta and Lung Placenta and lung collected from post mortem Submit chilled	Equine	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.	As required
C_PSIT_RT	Chlamydia psittaci PCR (Real-time PCR)*	Fresh Tissue Swab (PBGS or dry)	Equine, Avian (Poultry & Non-Poultry)	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.	As required
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.
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.
EHV1_PCR	Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV1) Real–time PCR*	Equine Herpes Abortion Investigation: Fresh tissue Liver, lung, spleen, thymus and placenta Submit chilled Equine Rhinopneumonitis Respiratory/Neurological Investigation: Swab in PBGS (preferred) Nasal/nasopharyngeal swabs are the preferred sample type for the diagnosis of equine rhinopneumonitis Send in viral transport media (PGBS) Horse Export Testing EDTA blood (purple top)- 10 ml of EDTA blood collected into a purple top tube. Submit chilled	Equine	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.	According to demand
EHV4_PCR	Equine Herpes Virus 4 (EHV4) Real–time PCR*	Equine Rhinopneumonitis Respiratory/Neurological Investigation: Swab in PBGS (preferred) Nasal/nasopharyngeal swabs are the preferred sample type for the diagnosis of equine rhinopneumonitis Send in viral transport media (PGBS) EDTA blood (purple top) 10 ml of EDTA blood collected into a purple top tube. Submit chilled	Equine	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.	According to demand
EHV1_VNT	Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV1) Virus Neutralisation test (VNT)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube submitted chilled.	Equine	1-2W	$55.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested on Thursday
EI_HI	Equine Influenza Virus Antibody HI Test	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 mL of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube (red top) Do not use serum separator tubes. Submit chilled	Equine	Up to 7D	$15.00	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
EIA_AGID	Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA) Virus Antibody AGID	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood (including at least 2ml of serum) collected into a plain red top tube submitted chilled	Equine	Up to 7D Note: Confirmatory testing may affect turnaround time.	$25.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ³ With the exception of Public Holidays- Please contact Customer Service to confirm submission and reporting dates around public holidays.	Wednesday & Friday³ ³ Note: With the exception of Public Holidays- Please contact Customer Service to confirm submission and reporting dates around public holidays.
EVA_VI	Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) Virus Isolation (VI) 3 passes	Semen 15-20 ml of sperm rich fraction of ejaculate Submit chilled Fresh tissue Lung, liver, spleen, thymus, lymph node, placenta and foetal fluid from aborted foetus Submit chilled	Equine	2-3W	$174.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. This test is for export purposes only. Please contact Customer Service before submitting samples.	According to demand
EVA_VN	Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) Virus Neutralisation test (VNT)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood collected in a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Equine	3-7D	$55.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested Tuesday & Friday
EVA_RT_PCR	Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) Real–time PCR	EDTA (Purple top) 10 ml of EDTA blood collected in a purple top tube Submit chilled Fresh tissue Lung, liver, spleen, thymus, lymph node, placenta and foetal fluid from aborted foetus Submit chilled Swab (PBGS) Nasal / nasopharyngeal and conjunctival swabs collected into PBGS Submit chilled Semen	Equine	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
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_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
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
OUTSOURCED TEST	Full Haemogram (FBC)- (PCV, RBC, Hb, MCH, MCV, MCHC, WBC, WBC Differential (from blood smear), Smear evaluation, Protein, Fibrinogen (Bovines, Equines))	Whole blood EDTA (Purple top) 2 -7ml whole blood EDTA (Purple top) submitted chilled Whole blood Lith-Hep (Green top) 2-7ml 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.	N/A
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.
HEND_GABEL	Hendra Virus (G antigen) Antibody ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) LIVE HORSES 10 ml of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube (red top) Submit chilled Do not use serum separator tubes DEAD HORSES 10 ml of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube. The jugular vein usually provides the simplest means for collecting this blood however if blood cannot be collected into an evacuated tube because of clotting, collect the blood into 2 x 5 ml screw-topped tubes. Wipe blood off the thread on the tubes before replacing the lid. Submit chilled CATS & DOGS (Testing referred to ACDP, not completed at DPIRD Lab) Collect samples as for horses except that 5 ml blood tubes may be used. Tubes should be filled. Blood collected into a plain evacuated tube Submit chilled. Do not use serum separator tubes.	Equine	7D	$15.55	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. Note: Cat & Dog submissions are referred to ACDP for testing.	Batch tested weekly
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
FLU_MATPCR	Influenza A matrix Real–time PCR	Swab (PBGS)- Nasal swabs Swab mucosal surface of each nostril, collected separately into viral transport media (PBGS) Submitted chilled. Do not use commercially prepared swabs with plastic sleeves that contain transport medium. Tubes containing PBGS can be ordered via the online media request form. If PBGS is not available, swabs should be placed in 2 mL sterile saline.	Equine, Porcine	1-2D	$109.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
JEV_ABEL	Japanese encephalitis (JEV) Virus Antibody ELISA*	LIVE PIGS Clotted Blood (Red top tube) 10mL of clotted blood (Red Top) from the dam of affected litters. 10mL of clotted blood (red top) from up to 10 animals in the same unit that the affected litters are in Submitted chilled Live Horses Clotted Blood (Red top tube) 10mL of clotted blood (red top) per animal. Submitted chilled A convalescent sample should be taken 2-4 weeks apart. A single positive sample will only confirm pervious exposure. A convalescent sample may provide an indication of the time of infection. Post Mortem from deceased (12hrs) and euthanised animals Due to the similarity in clinical signs to Hendra virus, equids showing these signs should not have a post mortem or CSF collection performed until Hendra virus has been excluded as the cause of disease. CFS CSF and any other fluid available. Submit chilled	Porcine, Equine	7-10D	$15.55	* 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.
JEV_PCR	Japanese encephalitis (JEV) Virus Real-Time PCR*	Swabs (PBGS) Fresh tissue and CSF Fresh brain, spleen, thoracic fluid, liver, CSF and any other fluid available. Whole aborted, stillborn or mummified foetuses are also able to be submitted. These foetuses should be placed in a sealed plastic bag and stored at 4oC until submission. Post Mortem from deceased (12hrs) and euthanised animals Due to the similarity in clinical signs to Hendra virus, equids showing these signs should not have a post mortem or CSF collection performed until Hendra virus has been excluded as the cause of disease.	Porcine, Equine	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.
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_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
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_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_TAR_MA	Leptospira Tarassovi 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, Equine, Porcine	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
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.
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.
MVE_PCR	Murray Valley Encephalitis qRT Real–time PCR*	Fresh brain stem, CSF	Equine	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.
MVE_ABEL	Murray Valley Encephalitis Virus Antibody ELISA*	Clotted blood (Red top)	Equine, other susceptible species	7-10D	$15.55	* 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.
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.
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
Various	Post Mortem – click for further information	Whole animal	All species	See Post Mortem info	Various- see PM Page	See Post Mortem info
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
RR_VN	Ross River Virus Neutralisation test (VNT)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood collected into a plain red top tube. Acute and convalescent samples collected 3-4 weeks apart are required for confirmation of recent infection. (Acute samples should ideally be collected within the first 3-4 days of observable disease). Submit chilled	Equine	1-2W	$55.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested on Thursday
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
SEQUI_CULT	Streptococcus equi subsp. equi – Selective culture	Pus, swab in Amies transport media Swab collected from lesions and/or upper respiratory tract. Submit chilled in transport media (Amies gel) for culture. N.B Swabs submitted in Amies transport media cannot be used for PCR.	Equine	Within 48 hours (Monday-Thursday submissions) Within 96 hours (Friday submissions)	$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.
S_EQUI_PCR	Streptococcus equi subsp. equi PCR*	Culture, swabs and guttural pouch wash Swab collected from lesions and/or upper respiratory tract. Submit chilled dry swab for PCR. N.B Swabs submitted in Amies transport media cannot be used for PCR.	Equine	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
TAYEQ_QPCR	Taylorella equigenitalis qPCR (Contagious Equine Metritis)*	Reproductive swabs Swabs should be taken from each of the following sites and submitted without refrigeration in Amies charcoal transport medium for bacteriology: Stallions - Three swabs per animal from The prepuce and base of penis (smegma), terminal urethra, and urethral fossa and urethral sinus. Non-pregnant mares - Three swabs per animal from cervix, clitoral sinus, and clitoral fossa. Pregnant mares - Two swabs per animal from clitoral sinus, and clitoral fossa. Note: Exposure of swabs to high temperatures should be avoided. Submitters should provide the time and date of collection. Swabs should arrive at the laboratory and be plated out within 48 hours of collection. Strains/vaccines	Equine	2D	$307.80	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.
TEQUI_QPCR	Theileria equi qPCR*	Individual or pooled specimens (up to five) such as blood/serum (Red top), liver, spleen, kidney, ticks and strains/vaccines	Equine	2D	$307.80	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.
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.
WNV_B_ABEL	West Nile Virus Blocking ELISA*	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube Submit chilled Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 5ml sterile vial or 10ml red top tube. Submitted chilled	Equine, other susceptible species	7-10D	$15.55	* Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation. D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. NOTE: Collection of paired clotted blood samples in the acute and convalescent phases of the illness (approximately 3-4 weeks apart) is recommended to confirm recent infection in mammalian non-equine species.	According to demand
WNV_ABEL_M	West Nile Virus IgM ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube Submit chilled Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 5ml sterile vial or 10ml red top tube. Submitted chilled.	Equine	7-10D	$30.65	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. Note: The WNV IgM ELISA is only suitable for equine samples only and is the preferred test for blood samples collected from horses within 2 weeks of the onset of clinical signs. The first sample should be collected as soon as possible after clinical signs have been observed.	According to demand
WNV_PCR	West Nile Virus Real–time PCR*	Fresh Tissue: Brain stem Submit brain cut in half longitudinally to ensure that all representative areas are available for virus detection. Submitted chilled Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) 5ml sterile vial or 10ml red top tube. Submitted chilled.	Equine	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.	According to demand
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
PM_HORSE	Post Mortem Large Animal- Horse	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.	Equine	Necropsy reports are issued up to 14D after completion of necropsy.	POA	1 horse 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_FHORSE	Post Mortem Large Animal- Horse 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.	Equine	Necropsy reports are issued up to 14D after completion of necropsy.	$76.95	1 horse 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
EI_ABEL	Equine Influenza Antibody ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 mL of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube (red top) Do not use serum separator tubes. Submit chilled	Equine	Up to 7D²	$18.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ²Confirmation testing of positives may affect turnaround time.	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.
AI_ABEL, EI_ABEL	Influenza Antibody ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube Submit chilled	Avian, Equine	Up to 7D	$18.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
HEND_2PCR	Hendra Virus RT-PCR Panel	LIVE HORSES (Samples in order of priority for collection are EDTA blood, clotted blood, nasal swab in PBGS, other swabs in PBGS) Clotted Blood (red top) 10 ml of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube Submit chilled Do not use serum separator tubes EDTA (purple top) 10 ml of blood collected into an EDTA treated evacuated tube Submit chilled Swab (in PGBS- Refer to notes) Nasal swabs - Mucosal surface of each nostril, collected separately into viral transport media (PBGS) Submitted chilled Swabs from other mucosal surfaces - Oral cavity, rectum (rectal mucosa not faeces), conjunctiva, and vagina. Collect separately into PBGS and submit chilled. DEAD HORSES Clotted Blood (red top) 10 ml of blood collected into a plain evacuated tube. The jugular vein usually provides the simplest means for collecting this blood however if blood cannot be collected into an evacuated tube because of clotting, collect the blood into 2 x 5 ml screw-topped tubes. Wipe blood off the thread on the tubes before replacing the lid. Submit chilled Swab (in PGBS- Refer to notes) Nasal swabs - Mucosal surface of each nostril, collected separately into viral transport media (PBGS) Submitted chilled Swabs from other mucosal surfaces - Oral cavity, rectum (rectal mucosa not faeces), conjunctiva, and vagina. Collect separately into PBGS and submit chilled. COMPANION ANIMALS- CATS & DOGS Clotted Blood (red top) Collect samples as for horses except that 5 ml blood tubes may be used. Tubes should be filled. Blood collected into a plain evacuated tube Submit chilled. Do not use serum separator tubes. EDTA (purple top) Collect samples as for horses except that 5 ml blood tubes may be used. Tubes should be filled. Blood collected into an EDTA treated evacuated tube. Submit chilled. Swab (in PGBS- Refer to notes) Oral swabs should be collected from the posterior pharynx and tonsillar region. Sedation may be required to collect adequate diagnostic samples.	Equine	1-2D Note: Turnaround time is dependent on urgency.	$128.65	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. Note: DO NOT use commercially prepared swabs with plastic sleeves that contain transport medium. Tubes containing PBGS can be supplied by the laboratory. If PBGS is not available, swabs should be placed in 2 ml sterile saline.	According to demand Note: Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.
AHSV_PCR	African Horse Sickness Virus Real-Time PCR*	Clotted blood (Red top) EDTA (Purple top) Fresh tissues	Equine	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. Information for Vets: African Horse Sickness Emergency Animal Disease Bulletin No. 122 African Horse Sickness
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
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
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

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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).

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Animal (including aquatic animals)	NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL)	EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568

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