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

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT, Leptospira canicola MAT (No change) Tuesday, 23 September 2025 Thursday, 25 September 2025
Hendra ELISA Tuesday, 23 September 2025 Thursday, 25 September 2025
Hendra SNT and Nipah SNT - NO TEST 26-29th Sep; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 29 Sep Monday, 29 September 2025 Friday, 3 October 2025
Nipah ELISA (No change) Monday, 22 September 2025 Thursday, 25 September 2025
Rabies FAVN Friday, 19 September 2025 Thursday, 25 September 2025

Geelong Cup - Wednesday 22nd October 2025

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT, Leptospira canicola MAT Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Friday, 26 September 2025
Hendra ELISA (No change) Wednesday, 22 October 2025 Friday, 26 September 2025
Hendra SNT & Nipah SNT (No change) Thursday, 23 October 2025 Monday, 27 October 2025
Nipah ELISA & Rabies FAVN (No change) Monday, 20 October 2025 Friday, 26 September 2025

Christmas & Boxing Day - 25th & 26th December 2025 (Week of 22nd-28th Dec)

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT Friday, 19 December 2025 Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Hendra ELISA - NO TEST Tuesday, 6 January 2026 Friday, 9 January 2026
Hendra SNT & Nipah SNT - NO TEST 26-29th Dec; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 5 Jan Monday, 5 January 2026 Friday, 9 January 2026
Leptospira canicola MAT - NO TEST Tuesday, 6 January 2026 Thursday, 8 January 2026
Nipah ELISA & Rabies FAVN - NO TEST Monday, 5 January 2026 Friday, 9 January 2026

New Years Day - 1st January 2026 (Week of 29th Dec - 5th Jan 2026)

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, Leishmania infantum IFAT, Leptospira canicola MAT - NO TEST Tuesday, 6 January 2026 Thursday, 8 January 2026
Hendra ELISA - NO TEST Tuesday, 6 January 2026 Friday, 9 January 2026
Hendra SNT & Nipah SNT - NO TEST 2-5th Jan; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 5 Jan Monday, 5 January 2026 Friday, 9 January 2026
Nipah ELISA & Rabies FAVN - NO TEST Monday, 5 January 2026 Friday, 9 January 2026

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.