Bee disease test list
* Denotes analyses not covered by NATA scope of accreditation
Additional information
For further information relating to bee disease, management and biosecurity, please follow the links below:
Biosecurity Act 2015 Fact sheet - Bees (PDF, 473.74 KB)
Biosecurity helpline (option 2) 1800 680 244
A
American Foulbrood (AFB) Testing
| Code | Test name1 | Sample Type | TAT2 | Price (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEE_MIC | American foulbrood (AFB) and European foulbrood (EFB) - microscopy | Larval smear(s) or section of brood comb containing diseased larvae | 1-2D | Visit A Page |
| PA_LAR_CLT | American foulbrood (AFB) Paenibacillus honey/bee culture <10 samples | Minimum 100ml (145g) honey | 7D | Visit A Page |
| PA_LAR_CLT | American foulbrood (AFB) Paenibacillus honey/bee culture >10 samples (single submission with one report) | Minimum 100ml (145g) honey | 7D | Visit A Page |
C
Chalkbrood Testing
| Code | Test name1 | Sample Type | TAT2 | Price (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEE_MIC | Chalkbrood - microscopy | Diseased brood (mummies) | 1-2D | Visit C Page |
E
European Foulbrood (EFB) Testing
| Code | Test name1 | Sample Type | TAT2 | Price (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEE_MIC | European foulbrood (EFB) and American foulbrood (AFB) – microscopy | Larval smear(s) or section of brood comb containing diseased larvae | 1-2D | Visit A Page |
N
Nosema Testing
| Code | Test name1 | Sample Type | TAT2 | Price (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOS_BE_MIC | Nosema - microscopy | 10-25 adult bees | 1-2D | Visit N Page |
V
Varroa Testing
| Code | Test name1 | Sample Type | TAT2 | Price (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMITE_QPCR | Varroa destructor qPCR* | Mite | 5D | Visit V Page |
1 Please refer to the disease/genetic testing page for further information about sample requirements and test turnaround times.
2 D (number of working days) and W (number of weeks). Test TAT does not include weekends and public holidays.
Beekeeper registration number must be provided or test charges will apply
Charges apply for all honey testing
Additional Information
Customer Service
Contact Customer Service for enquiries relating to testing and results, quotations and pricing, couriers, sample submission and invoicing.
NSW DPIRD's laboratories are committed to continual improvement of services. If you would like to provide feedback, please fill in and submit the online feedback form.
CONTACT DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 1800 675 623 |
| Operating Hours | 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays) 8:30am-12:00pm Saturday (for deliveries only) |
| Postal Address | Private Bag 4008, Narellan NSW 2567 |
Submission Forms
Please Note: These documents are not fully web accessible, please contact Customer Service (laboratory.services@dpird.nsw.gov.au) for more information.
Courier Services and specimen delivery
For NSW submissions, please contact the relevant Customer Service team for courier account details and to order consignment notes.
For submitters outside of NSW, Couriers can be contacted directly to make bookings and arrange collection of packages at the submitters own cost.
Commercial couriers may use either road or air transport and specimens should therefore be packed in accordance with International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements. Most submission sent by veterinarians to the APHL for testing are defined as “Biological Substance Category B” and must be packed according to the IATA packing instructions 650 (Biological Substance Category B). As requirements for transport can change, customers should consult with their transport agent to obtain current requirements.
Samples may also be hand delivered to the site during normal business hours (8.30am - 4.30pm).
Sample Type | Laboratory | Street Address |
|---|---|---|
Animal (including aquatic animals) | NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL) | EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568 |
