Testing Services
This site provides information about our services and also allows you to log submissions and other requests online. Some general information is available without logging in, but to access the full resources of the site, you will need to register for an account and sign in. Lodging diagnostic submissions through the site offers a number of advantages:
- The Specimen Advice Note (SAN) can be printed for inclusion with the shipment.
- You will be notified when your submission arrives and can act if it does not arrive as expected.
- You are able to track the status of your submission online.
- Copies of current and past reports can be accessed as required.
- You are able to register (opt-in only) for email notifications of significant updates from the lab, including testing schedules around holidays.
Public Holiday Test Schedules
Friday before AFL Grand Final - Friday 26th September 2025
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Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT, Leptospira canicola MAT (No change)
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Tuesday, 23 September 2025
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Thursday, 25 September 2025
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Hendra ELISA
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Tuesday, 23 September 2025
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Thursday, 25 September 2025
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Hendra SNT and Nipah SNT - NO TEST 26-29th Sep; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 29 Sep
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Monday, 29 September 2025
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Friday, 3 October 2025
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Nipah ELISA (No change)
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Monday, 22 September 2025
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Thursday, 25 September 2025
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Rabies FAVN
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Friday, 19 September 2025
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Thursday, 25 September 2025
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Geelong Cup - Wednesday 22nd October 2025
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Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT, Leptospira canicola MAT
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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Friday, 26 September 2025
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Hendra ELISA (No change)
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
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Friday, 26 September 2025
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Hendra SNT & Nipah SNT (No change)
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
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Monday, 27 October 2025
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Nipah ELISA & Rabies FAVN (No change)
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Monday, 20 October 2025
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Friday, 26 September 2025
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Christmas & Boxing Day - 25th & 26th December 2025 (Week of 22nd-28th Dec)
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Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT
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Friday, 19 December 2025
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Tuesday, 23 December 2025
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Hendra ELISA - NO TEST
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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Friday, 9 January 2026
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Hendra SNT & Nipah SNT - NO TEST 26-29th Dec; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 5 Jan
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Monday, 5 January 2026
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Friday, 9 January 2026
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Leptospira canicola MAT - NO TEST
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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Thursday, 8 January 2026
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Nipah ELISA & Rabies FAVN - NO TEST
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Monday, 5 January 2026
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Friday, 9 January 2026
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New Years Day - 1st January 2026 (Week of 29th Dec - 5th Jan 2026)
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Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT, Leptospira canicola MAT - NO TEST
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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Thursday, 8 January 2026
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Hendra ELISA - NO TEST
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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Friday, 9 January 2026
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Hendra SNT & Nipah SNT - NO TEST 2-5th Jan; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 5 Jan
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Monday, 5 January 2026
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Friday, 9 January 2026
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Nipah ELISA & Rabies FAVN - NO TEST
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Monday, 5 January 2026
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Friday, 9 January 2026
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Beware altered courier schedules for public holidays! Let us know if you are planning to send a sample to arrive on a public holiday. For Victorian public holidays click here.