Porcine disease test list

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PORCINE 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.
APP_APX	Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) Lith Hep (Green top)	Porcine	Up to 5D	$25.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
A_PLEU_PCR	Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae PCR*	Tissue	Porcine	Up to 10D	$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.
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.
AI_ABEL	Avian Influenza Antibody ELISA	LIVE BIRDS ONLY Clotted blood (Red top) At least 0.5ml of serum is required from blood collected into a plain red top tube. Sample both affected and unaffected birds. Submit chilled. Contact Lab for suitable samples for porcine submissions.	Avian, Porcine	Up to 7D Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.	$18.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batched tested weekly.
BOR_SP_PCR	Bordetella sp. PCR*	Tracheal swab From culture	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.
B_HYO_PCR	Brachyspira hyodysenteriae PCR*	Faeces Faecal samples can be submitted from live animals Submit chilled Intestinal contents, intestinal tissue Intestinal contents or a portion of small or large intestine Submit chilled Culture	Porcine	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
B_PILO_PCR	Brachyspira pilosicoli PCR*	Faeces Faecal samples can be submitted from live animals Submit chilled Intestinal contents, intestinal tissue Intestinal contents or a portion of small or large intestine Submit chilled Culture	Porcine	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
MUL_PE_PCR	B hyodysenteriae; B pilosicoli; L intracellularis - Pig Enteric Multiplex PCR Assay*	Faeces Faecal samples can be submitted from live animals Submit chilled Intestinal contents, intestinal tissue Intestinal contents or a portion of small or large intestine Submit chilled Culture	Porcine	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
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_RBP	Brucella abortus RBT (Rose Bengal)	Clotted blood/Serum (Red top) LARGE ANIMALS: 10ml of blood (incl at least 2 ml of serum) collected into a 10ml plain red top tube SMALL ANIMALS: 5ml of blood (incl at least 1 ml of serum) collected in a 5ml plain red top tube. Submit chilled	Bovine, Porcine, Canine, other species	Up to 5D	$9.35	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.
BUNG_PCR	Bungowannah Virus Real–time PCR	Clotted blood (Red top) Fresh tissue Semen	Porcine	3-5D	$109.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
BUNG_VN	Bungowannah VNT*	Clotted blood (Red top)	Porcine	1-2W	$55.15	* 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.
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)
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.
EMC_VN	Encephalomyocarditis Virus Neutralisation test (VNT)	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood from the dam of affected litters Collected into a plain red top tube Submit chilled	Porcine, other susceptible species	1-3W	$55.15	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Batch tested weekly according to demand
EMC_RTPCR	Encephalomyocarditis Virus Real Time PCR*	Fresh tissue Fresh heart, brain, lung and spleen tissue collected separately and aseptically from a recently deceased animal Submit chilled	Porcine, other susceptible species	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
E_RHUS_PCR	Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae PCR*	PCR performed from culture Joint fluid	Ovine, Porcine	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
ERY_SP_PCR	Erysipelothrix spp. PCR*	PCR performed from culture	Ovine, Porcine	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
ERYSIP_CLT	Erysipelothrix sp. – Selective culture	Swab Swab from affected joint synovium, collected aseptically Send without transport medium Submit chilled Fresh tissue or PM sample Whole affected joint, sections of skin, endocardium, liver, kidney, lung and spleen. Submit chilled.	Ovine, Porcine	7D	$82.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. ²Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.	Monday – Saturday²
OUTSOURCED TEST	E.coli – serotyping (outsourced)	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	Contact Customer Service	POA	This is an outsourced test.
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
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
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
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.
H_PARA_PCR	Haemophilus parasuis (Glaesserella parasuis) PCR*	Joint fluid, tissues	Porcine	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.
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.
LAW_ABEL	Lawsonia intracellularis Ab ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube Submit chilled	Porcine	Up to 5D	$30.30	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	Monday – Friday
L_INT_PCR	Lawsonia intracellularis PCR*	Faeces Faecal samples can be submitted from live animals Submit chilled Intestinal contents/intestinal tissue Intestinal contents or a portion of small or large intestine Submit chilled	Porcine	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
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
LEPTO_PCR	Leptospira sp. Real–time PCR*	Urine Aborted Foetus Whole aborted foetus with membranes Submit chilled Fresh Tissue Kidney and other tissues Embryo flush fluids PCR from culture	Bovine, Ovine, Porcine, Companion Animals	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
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.
MEN_VN	Menangle VNT*	Clotted blood (Red top) 10 ml of blood from farrowing sows with affected litters collected into a plain red top tube. Submit chilled.	Porcine	1-3W	$55.15	* 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
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.
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
M_HYO_ABEL	Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae Antibody ELISA	Clotted blood (Red top) 10ml clotted blood collected in a red top tube Submit chilled Lith Hep (Green top) 10ml Lith-Hep blood collected in a green top tube Submit chilled	Porcine	Up to 7D	$23.75	Please contact the Customer Service 1-2 weeks before submitting samples.	Thursday and Friday
M_HYO_PCR	Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae PCR*	Fresh Tissue Fresh lung Submitted chilled. Do not freeze. Swab Dry or PBGS swab (Tracheal or nasal swab)	Porcine	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
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
P_MULT_PCR	Pasteurella multocida PCR*	Swabs PCR from culture	Bovine, Porcine, Avian	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.
PMULTO_QPCR	Pasteurella multocida qPCR*	Swabs Tissue- Lung tissue PCR from culture	Bovine, Porcine, Avian	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.
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.
PCV2_RTPCR	Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) Real–time PCR	Clotted blood (Red top) Fresh tissue	Porcine	2-5D	$109.35	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
PCV3_RTPCR	Porcine Circovirus Type 3 (PCV3) Real–time PCR*	Contact Customer Service	Porcine	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.
PPV_RT_PCR	Porcine Parvovirus Real–time PCR*	Fresh tissue	Porcine	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.
Various	Post Mortem – click for further information	Whole animal	All species	See Post Mortem info	Various- see PM Page	See Post Mortem info
ROTA_PCR	Rotavirus Real–time PCR*	Faeces	Bovine, Porcine	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.
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
S_SUIS_PCR	Streptococcus suis PCR*	Culture, tissue, swab	Porcine	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.
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
YERS_CLT	Yersinia sp. culture	Tissue, PM sample, swab	Bovine, Ovine, Porcine	3-4D	$49.25	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
PM_PIG	Post Mortem Large Animal- Pig	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.	Porcine	Necropsy reports are issued up to 14D after completion of necropsy.	POA	1 pig 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_FPIG	Post Mortem Large Animal- Pig 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.	Porcine	Necropsy reports are issued up to 14D after completion of necropsy.	$41.05	1 pig 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
AFSV_PCR	African Swine Fever (ASF) Virus Real-Time PCR*	Clotted blood (red top) EDTA (Purple top) Fresh tissue Swab (PBGS)	Porcine	1-2D	$109.35	Please refer to the ASF disease page for further information * Denotes analyses not covered by the NATA scope of accreditation.
SF_2PCR	Swine Fever Real-Time PCR Panel*	Clotted blood (Red top) EDTA (Purple top) Fresh tissue	Porcine	1-3D	$128.65	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.
BRACHY_PCR	Brachyspira hyodysenteriae and pilosicoli multiplex*	Faeces Faecal samples can be submitted from live animals Submit chilled Intestinal contents, intestinal tissue Intestinal contents or a portion of small or large intestine Submit chilled Culture	Porcine	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
BSUIS_PCR	Brucella suis PCR*	Fresh tissues- submit chilled Reproductive tissues – testes / whole female reproductive tract Aborted pups and membranes Swabs- submit chilled Pus from abscesses in sterile container or dry swab. (Transport media can affect PCR) PCR from cultured isolate	Porcine, Companion Animals (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.
APPV_RTPCR	Atypical Porcine Pestivirus PCR*	Clotted blood (Red top) EDTA (Purple top) Fresh tissue Swab (PBGS)	Porcine	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.
CSFV_RTPCR	Classical Swine Fever Virus Real-Time PCR*	Clotted blood (Red top) EDTA (Purple top) Fresh tissue Swab (PBGS)	Porcine	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.
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
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
GEN_VI	Menangle virus isolation (3 passes)	Fresh tissue Whole mummified or stillborn piglets. Fresh tissues from aborted foetuses (brain, lung and heart) Submit chilled.	Porcine	3-4W	$174.10	D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.	According to demand
LARV_OTHER	Larval Differentiation (other animals- FEC charged separately)	Faeces 10g faeces per animal (Individual testing) Do not submit chilled	Porcine, Other	8-10D	$53.40	* This test is run parallel with FEC. FEC is charged separately. D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays. Please Note: As per our Terms and Conditions, the report for this testing will be provided to the Local Land Service in your region.	Monday - Friday
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

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

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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

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