Listeriosis
Listeria monocytogenes is a zoonotic agent.
Description
Listeriosis is a bacterial disease of cattle and other animals, caused by Listeria monocytogenes. It can cause encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, septicaemia, abortion and stillbirths in cattle. Infections are usually associated with feeding silage of low acidity.
Septicaemic disease due to Listeria ivanovii has been reported in small ruminants and cattle. Human disease due to Listeria ivanovii is extremely rare.
Diagnosis and tests available
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is supported by history, clinical signs, bacterial isolation and histopathology of affected tissues.
Tests available
Test | Sample(s) required | Days of the week test is conducted | Turnaround time1 |
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Bacterial culture - aerobic | Fresh tissue, fluid or aborted foetus | Monday – Saturday2 | 7 days |
Histopathology examination | Fixed tissue | Monday – Friday | Up to 2 weeks for brain samples. Up to 5 days for all other sample types. |
Listeria PCR3 | PCR performed from culture | Monday – Friday | Up to 5 days |
1 Turnaround times are provided as a guide only. For specific information about your submission please contact Customer Service.
2 Prior approval of delivery and testing on Saturday is required. Please contact Customer Service on 1800 675 623 to seek approval.
3 This test is not NATA accredited.
Additional Information
Specimen requirements
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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 DPIRD AgEnviro Labs at Wagga Wagga on (02) 6938 1957
For Plant nutrition, Soil health or Water quality quotations and pricing enquiries, please contact DPIRD 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@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 |
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Animal (including aquatic animals) | NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL) | EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568 |
