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 Friday 27th September 2024

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, E. canis IFA, Leishmania IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT (No change) Tuesday, 24 September 2024 Thursday, 26 September 2024
Hendra ELISA Wednesday, 25 September 2024 Thursday, 26 September 2024
Hendra VNT and Nipah VNT - NO TEST 27th-30th; Extra test: Arrive by COB Fri 27th Sept Friday, 27 September 2024 Thursday, 3 October 2024
Nipah ELISA Monday, 23 September 2024 Thursday, 26 September 2024
Rabies FAVN Friday, 20 September 2024 Thursday, 26 September 2024

Geelong Cup Wednesday 23rd October 2024

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, E.Canis IFA, Leishmania infantum IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Friday, 25 October 2024
Hendra ELISA (No change) Wednesday, 23 October 2024 Friday, 25 October 2024
Hendra VNT and Nipah VNT (No change) Thursday, 24 October 2024 Monday, 28 October 2024
Nipah ELISA (No change) Monday, 21 October 2024 Friday, 25 October 2024
Rabies FAVN (No change) Monday, 21 October 2024 Friday, 25 October 2024

Christmas 2024 (23rd - 30th December)

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
No routine testing

New Year 2025 (31st December -5th January)

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, E.Canis IFA, Leishmania infantum IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT, Hendra ELISA, Nipah ELISA Wednesday, 1 January 2025 Friday, 3 January 2025
Hendra VNT and Nipah VNT (No change) Thursday, 2 January 2025 Monday, 6 January 2025
Rabies FAVN (No test)

Australia Day Monday 26th January 2025

TestSamples Arrive by COBResults Available by COB
Brucella canis SAT, E.Canis IFA, Leishmania infantum IFA, Leptospira canicola MAT (No change) Tuesday, 28 January 2025 Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Hendra ELISA (No change) Wednesday, 29 January 2025 Friday, 31 January 2025
Hendra VNT and Nipah VNT - NO TEST 24th-27th; Extra test: Arrive by COB Mon 27th Jan Monday, 27 January 2025 Friday, 31 January 2025
Nipah ELISA (No change) Monday, 27 January 2025 Friday, 31 January 2025
Rabies FAVN (No change) Monday, 27 January 2025 Friday, 31 January 2025

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.