Thank you for booking a test with DRL

For any questions please call the laboratory on 03 489 4832 or Simon on 021 249 7710.

Please Follow these Instructions for Sample Collection to Ensure Accurate Tests

Paralisa™ Johne’s Disease:

  • Blood (serum or plasma tubes; min. 3ml).
  • While refrigeration is desirable it is not essential; please protect samples from extremes of heat or cold.
  • Do not freeze.

Individual Faecal PCR:

  • Please use screwtop plastic containers for dung samples and do not submit samples inside examination gloves or ziplock bags.
  • Use a fresh glove to collect each sample and avoid cross contamination of samples.
  • Min. 3g per sample, ideally 5-10g (1 tablespoon approx.)

Pooled Faecal PCR:

  • If sample pooling is requested, send individual samples as we will carry out the pooling here; that way we can easily retest individual samples from positive pools as required.
  • If a pool is positive, we will contact you concerning your preference for individual sample re-testing.
  • Please use plastic screwtop containers for dung samples and do not submit samples inside examination gloves or ziplock bags. Use a fresh glove to collect each sample and avoid any cross contamination of samples. Dung samples freshly deposited on the ground are acceptable as long they can be unambiguously linked to their originator and land on an otherwise clean surface.