APHA laboratory test submissions and price lists

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) provides 3 services for the laboratory testing of animal samples – for disease surveillance, for export and captive avian import tests, and through APHA Scientific.

There is a price list for each service which includes information about the tests including:

• type of tests available
• turnaround time
• which animal species the test is for
• type and quantity of sample required
• test set-up days
• accreditation status

For some tests, there is also more detailed scientific data provided.

To find out which service applies to you, please read the information below and use the link to the relevant price list.

Disease surveillance

Access the disease surveillance tests price list – updated 9 September 2021

Further details about our diagnostic service are also available.

Prices quoted apply to tests on samples from farmed animals in England and Wales submitted by private veterinary surgeons to APHA Veterinary Investigation Centres for diagnostic purposes. Some of the tests and services in this price list are subsidised by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Export, captive avian import and animal breeding control tests

Access the export test price list (ODS, 53.753.6 KB) – updated 522 September 2022

Prices quoted apply to:

• tests on animals for export purposes
• import of captive avians – statutory tests required under EU directives
• tests for some artificial insemination purposes

For enquiries, contact:

Telephone: 020 8415 2280
Fax: 01932 357 838
Email: lab.services@apha.gov.uk

APHA offers a fast track testing service for some tests. For further information, contact the general enquiry point on 020 8415 2280.

There is an additional charge of £68.20 per sample per test for using the fast track service (excluding VAT). Please indicate on the APHA submission form where this service is required.

Customers should note that a request does not guarantee the fast track service. Although we will try to meet all requirements for fast tracking of tests, this may not always be possible. You should always refer to our published turnaround times when making dependent arrangements.

Test results will be emailed, so please include the appropriate email address on the submission form.

APHA Scientific

Access the APHA Scientific tests price list – updated 1 July 2021

APHA also offers a range of tests for purposes outside those listed above. These include:

• submissions not appropriate for England and Wales disease surveillance purposes
• tests on samples from companion animals
• animals outside England and Wales at the time of sampling

For further information, see the APHA Scientific website.

General terms and conditions

Submission forms

Submissions forms are available on the APHA Vet Gateway.

APHA test report validity

If you would like to confirm the validity of an APHA test report, please contact us. We would need a scan or photograph of the report in order to confirm that APHA issued it.

Contact

If you have any queries about our diagnostic tests, see further information on our diagnostic tests page or contact your relevant APHA testing centre.

For all other enquiries, contact:

Telephone: 020 8415 2280
Fax: 01932 357 838
Email: lab.services@apha.gov.uk