Submission procedures

Please refer to this page for the submissions procedure. Vets can use this form to submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by APHA Scientific.

This includes samples from animals:

that are not livestock in England and Wales, for example companion animals
outside England and Wales at the time of sampling

You can use the same form for multiple types of tests.

For Rabies Serology tests for Pet travel schemes please see the Rabies Serology tests page

Our testing submission forms

Submitting Samples

Complete the form in full. Your results may be delayed if you do not provide all the required information.

Send this form and the samples to:

Sample Reception
APHA Weybridge
Woodham Lane
New Haw
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 3NB

You must follow the rules for packaging and sending pathological material.

Fast track service

You can select the APHA fast track service on the form.

With the APHA fast track service:

your sample testing is prioritised
samples are tested as soon as possible, either on the day of their arrival or the day after, depending on delivery time and test protocol
results are sent the same day as the test is complete

This service costs £75.30 for every sample in each test.

Some tests cannot be fast tracked. If this is the case you will be contacted and not charged.

Receiving your test results

Check the APHA Scientific price list for the maximum processing time for each test.

Test results are returned as soon as possible. If you need the findings urgently, you should include this on the form.

Reports are sent by email. You must pay an extra fee if you need the report to be sent by post or courier. You can also request that the report is sent to others.

Contact APHA lab services

General enquiries: 03000 600 022
Email: lab.services@apha.gov.uk

APHA testing submission forms

Submit samples for:

Diagnostic testing
Export, import and animal breeding control

Our testing submission forms