NSW Department of Primary Industries

Post Mortem

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Description

NSW DPI Laboratory Services  offers a post mortem service on a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic animals to support gross examination of lesions and collection of samples.

Investigations are conducted in support of disease diagnosis, and exclusion of notifiable and Emergency Animal Diseases. In some instances, where zoonotic agents are suspected, post mortem evaluation is performed in a controlled environment (e.g. ABLV exclusion in bats).

Necropsy reports are issued up to 14 days after completion of necropsy

To ensure there is no delay in the completion of necropsy, please contact Customer Services to advise when samples will arrive on site or to discuss testing requirements.

Tests available

Prices are valid from 1st February 2024

AVIAN NO. OF ANIMALS PRICE (ex GST)
Aviary / Pet bird 1 (small to medium) $100.75
Aviary / Pet bird 1 (large) $134.30
Chicks 1 $35.80
Poultry <=3 (per animal)
>=4 or <6 (per animal)
>=7 (per animal 		$100.75
$83.95
$78.35
Turkey <=3 (per animal)
>=4 or <6 (per animal) 		$134.30
$111.95
AQUATIC NO. OF ANIMALS PRICE (ex GST)
Fish Bulk (small)
1 (medium)
1 (large) 		$35.80
$67.15
$100.75
Oyster 1 batch of 12
2 or more batches (per batch) 		$111.95
$100.75
COMPANION ANIMALS NO. OF ANIMALS PRICE (ex GST)
Cat 1 $201.50
Rabbit1$100.75
Dog 1 $201.50
LARGE ANIMAL NO. OF ANIMALSPRICE (ex GST) LARGE ANIMAL FOETUS NO. OF ANIMALSPRICE (ex GST)
Calf 1 $201.50 N/A N/A N/A
Camelid 1 $302.25 Camelid foetus 1 $67.15
Cow 1 $604.45 Cow foetus 1 $67.15
Goat 1 $201.50 Goat foetus 1 $67.15
Horse 1 $604.45 Horse foetus 1 $67.15
Pig 1 $201.50 Pig foetus 1 $35.80
Sheep 1 $201.50 Sheep foetus 1 $67.15
OTHER ANIMALS NO. OF ANIMALPRICE (ex GST)
Bat 1 $100.75
ADDITIONAL CHARGES NO. OF ANIMALSPRICE (ex GST)

Swab collection

  • Collection of cloacal and tracheal swabs for exclusion of Avian Influenza or Newcastle Disease
  • Oyster health check (per 5 oysters)
 1 $35.80

Waste disposal

  • Waste disposal fees apply to all Cow and Horse necropsy.
  • Disposal fees may also apply to other necropsy. Please contact Customer Services to confirm charges
 Per kg $5.30
NECROPSY REPORTNO. OF SAMPLESPRICE (ex GST)
Bone or Joint Evaluation<=3 samples$67.50
>=4 samples or <6 samples$100.75
  • Necropsy reports are issued up to 14 days after completion of necropsy.
  • To ensure these is no delay in the completion of necropsy, please contact Customer Services to advise when samples will arrive on site or to discuss testing requirements.
  • Post-mortem charges DO NOT include additional diagnostic testing i.e. bacterial culture, histopathology.
  • Waste disposal fees apply to all large animal and companion animal Post-mortem. Fees may also apply to other, please confirm with Customer Services.

    Notes

    • Final selection of the appropriate post mortem type is at the discretion of the pathologist performing the necropsy.
    • Post mortem charges do not include additional diagnostic testing (e.g. bacterial culture, or histopathology).
    • Animals for post mortem examination must be packaged and labelled appropriately, and accompanied by a completed submission form.
    • Contact the laboratory to ensure the correct samples are collected, and further testing is performed as requested. Please contact Customer Service to discuss a diagnostic plan.

Additional Information

Specimen requirements

Whole animal
  • Animals must be recently euthanised or freshly dead.
  • Submit chilled in an insulated container.
  • Freezing animals for post mortem is not recommended, as it interferes with diagnostic testing (e.g. bacterial culture and histology).
  • Animals may be frozen if the interval between euthanasia and post mortem will be greater than 24 hours, however further diagnostic testing will be limited.

Customer Service

Contact Customer Service for enquiries relating to testing and results, quotations and pricing, couriers, sample submission and invoicing.

NSW DPI'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

Phone1800 675 623
Email

laboratory.services@dpi.nsw.gov.au

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

Animal (including aquatic animals)

NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories (APHL)

EMAI, Woodbridge Road, Menangle NSW 2568

www.dpi.nsw.gov.au