Birds: test for viruses for export, import or quarantine (APHA1)
Submit samples from birds to test for avian influenza, Newcastle disease and general virus isolation and serology for export, import or quarantine purposes.
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Vets can use this form to submit samples from birds for export, import or quarantine purposes to test for:
- avian influenza
- Newcastle disease
- general virus isolation and serology
You can provide additional samples or information with the ancillary submission form (APHA5).
Testing is carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
If you suspect bird flu (avian influenza) or Newcastle disease, you must report it immediately by calling:
- 03000 200 301 if you鈥檙e in England
- 03003 038 268 if you鈥檙e in Wales
- your local聽Field Services Office聽if you鈥檙e in Scotland
Bird flu is a聽notifiable disease聽in poultry and other captive birds. If you do not report it, you鈥檙e breaking the law.
Fees, test codes and turnaround times
Search for the fees, codes and maximum turnaround times for each test on the聽APHA export price list.
Submitting samples
You must follow the rules for聽packaging and sending pathological material.
Send this form and your sample to:
Sample Reception
APHA Weybridge
New Haw
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 3NB
How to pay
You enter into a contract with聽APHA聽when the Veterinary Investigation Centre receives your sample and submission form.
You will be sent an invoice with instructions on how to set up an account to make payment. You must pay within 28 days of the date of invoice.聽APHA聽reserves the right to withhold services for accounts in arrears.
See our聽general terms and conditions聽that apply to testing where no specific contract is signed.
Receiving your test results
Check the 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 can ask for the report to be sent by post. Reports sent by special delivery will result in extra charges and you will need to ask the centre for this service. You can also ask that results are sent to recipients other than yourself.
Contact APHA lab services
General enquiries: 03000 600 022聽
Avian virology: 0208 225 7671
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If you need an accessible version of this form email聽[email protected].