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

Grand Final (AFL) Day 29th September 2023

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella Canis SAT Tuesday, 26 September 2023 Thursday, 28 September 2023
E.Canis IFA, Hendra ELISA, Leishmania infantum IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT Wednesday, 27 September 2023 Thursday, 28 September 2023
Hendra VNT and Nipah VNT - No test 29th-2nd; Extra test: Arrive by COB Fri 29th Friday, 29 September 2023 Thursday, 5 October 2023
Nipah ELISA Monday, 25 September 2023 Thursday, 28 September 2023
Rabies FAVN Monday, 25 September 2023 Thursday, 28 September 2023

Christmas 2023 (25th - 31st December)

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
No routine testing

New Year 2024 (1st January -5th January)

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Hendra and Nipah VNT (Extra test) Monday, 1 January 2024 Friday, 5 January 2024
Nipah ELISA (No change) Monday, 1 January 2024 Friday, 5 January 2024
Brucella canis SAT, E.Canis IFA, Hendra ELISA, Leishmania infantum IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT (No change) Wednesday, 3 January 2024 Friday, 5 January 2024
Rabies FAVN (No change) Monday, 1 January 2024 Friday, 5 January 2024

Australia Day Friday 26th January 2024

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella Canis SAT Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Thursday, 25 January 2024
E.Canis IFA, Hendra ELISA, Leishmania infantum IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT Wednesday, 24 January 2024 Thursday, 25 January 2024
Hendra VNT and Nipah VNT - No test 26th-29th; Extra test: Arrive by COB Fri 26th Friday, 26 January 2024 Thursday, 1 February 2024
Nipah ELISA Monday, 22 January 2024 Thursday, 25 January 2024
Rabies FAVN Monday, 22 January 2024 Thursday, 25 January 2024

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.