Abalone viral ganglioneuritis
Description
Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) is a viral disease which affects the nervous system of abalone and results in curling of the foot, swelling of the mouth, weakness and death of abalone.
AVG affects both Blacklip and Greenlip Abalone and hybrids. AVG is not known to occur in wild abalone stocks in NSW, and an AVG outbreak in live abalone tanks at a retail seafood outlet in Sydney NSW was eradicated in 2011. There is no evidence that AVG has any effect on human health.
The community is encouraged to report any observations of sick, dying or dead abalone to the NSW Fishers Watch hotline on 1800 043 536.
Diagnosis and tests available
Diagnosis
For the best diagnostic outcome, please collect fresh affected abalone and submit chilled.
Tests available
Test | Sample(s) required | Days of the week test is conducted | Turnaround time1 |
|---|---|---|---|
Abalone (Hallotid) Herpesvirus 1 Real-time PCR2 | Whole fresh abalone | According to demand | Up to 7D |
Histopathology examination | Whole fresh abalone | Monday –Friday | Up to 5 days |
Please Note: D= Working day(s). W= Week(s). TAT does not include weekends or public holidays.
1 Turnaround times are provided as a guide only. For specific information about your submission please contact Customer Service.
2 This test is not NATA accredited.
Additional Information
Specimen requirements
Fresh abalone
- Whole affected abalone (live where possible)
- Submit chilled in an insulated container on ice
Customer Service
Contact Customer Service for enquiries relating to testing and results, quotations and pricing, couriers, sample submission and invoicing.
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CONTACT DETAILS | |
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| 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 |
Quotations
For Animal export, Plant health or Veterinary quotations, please complete the online quotation request
For Edible oil & oilseed or Feed quality quotations and pricing enquiries, please contact DPI AgEnviro Labs at Wagga Wagga on (02) 6938 1957
For Plant nutrition, Soil health or Water quality quotations and pricing enquiries, please contact DPI AgEnviro Labs at Wollongbar on (02) 6626 1103
Submission Forms
Veterinary Specimen Advice Form
Please Note: These documents are not fully web accessible, please contact Customer Service (laboratory.services@dpi.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 SVDL 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 |
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Animal (including aquatic animals) | NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL) | EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568 |
