Laboratory supplied kits and media
The laboratory can supply a broad range of prepared kits and media on request:
Order sample collection kits
Complete the online form to request sample collection kits.
Kits available include:
- Ear notch collection tubes (Genetic testing)
- Postage Charges- $10.55 ex GST
- Insect sample mailer with ID request form
- PI-Test® hair sample collection kit
- Post-mortem Field Kits
- NSW Freight- $27.50 ex GST
- INTERSTATE Freight - $47.50 ex GST
- All Postage- POA
- Worm test (equine) sample collection kit (10 faecal collection vials per kit)
- Worm test (general) sample collection kit (10 faecal collection vials per kit)*
Please Note:
- As of the 1st of March 2024, Pre-Payment of our Worm (General ONLY) Test Sample Collection Kit (WTK) will be applied. Pre-payment is $7.50 ex GST per kit. This pre-payment charge is deducted from the test price when returned to EMAI.
- Return Express Postage Charge- $13.64 ex GST- This is for GENERAL WORM TEST SAMPLE COLLECTION KITS ONLY. Please see the bottom of the Sample Collection Kit Order page for further information. Only available from orders placed on or thereafter the 01.03.2024.
NOTE: Freight or postage charges may apply for all sample collection kit orders.
Order media
Complete the online form to order laboratory supplied media.
NOTE: Freight or postage charges may apply for all media orders as follows:
- NSW Freight- $27.50 ex GST
- INTERSTATE Freight - $47.50 ex GST
- All Postage- POA
Express Media Freight
- Express Media Freight (NSW)- $31.70 ex GST
- Urgent Media Request Lab Handling Fee- $33.00 ex GST
Please Note- New Media charges:
From 1st March 2024 EMAI will start charging submitters upfront for the following media:
- Campylobacter fetus testing (CETM) $8.50 per vial.
- Tritrichomonas foetus testing (TFEM) $3.50 per vial.
Both of these media are made in-house at EMAI and these prices reflect cost recovery only.
This upfront cost has been deducted from the culture charges, so that the overall cost of Campylobacter fetus and Tritrichomonas foetus testing will not change for submitters.
Bacterial media available:
- Anthrax ICT Kit - (Local Land Services District Vets only)
- Campylobacter ELISA media (PBST)
- Campylobacter Enrichment Transport Media (CETM)
- Footrot Transport media kit
- Tricamper sampling tool (pack of 10)
- Tritrichomoas Foetus Enrichment media (TFETM)
Viral transport media available:
- Phosphate Buffered Gelatine Saline (PBGS)
- Pestivirus antigen capture ELISA (PACE) ear notch media
Histology Control Blocks available:
- Histology control blocks - AFB
- Histology control blocks - Other
Various selective culture media is also available (charges apply). To inquire about purchasing media, please complete the online form and add your request to the 'additional information' section. All Postage- POA. Please Contact Customer Service.
Sample collection guides
- Diagnosis of Bovine Venereal Campylobateriosis Vibriosis by ELISA (PDF, 560.77 KB)
- Media Instructions - Campylobacter fetus ssp venerealis and Tritrichomonas foetus Culture (PDF, 654.73 KB)
Sample collection videos
*For NSW orders only. Interstate orders will incur a cost. Please contact Customer Service for further information
