Form

Birds: test for viruses for export, import or quarantine (APHA1)

Submit samples from birds to test for avian influenza, Newcastle disease and general virus isolation and serology for export, import or quarantine purposes.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 28 October 2024

Documents

Avian virology submission form (APHA1)

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Ancillary submission form (APHA5)

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Details

Vets can use this form to submit samples from birds for export, import or quarantine purposes to test for:

• avian influenza
• Newcastle disease
• general virus isolation and serology

You can provide additional samples or information with the ancillary submission form (APHA5).

Testing is carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

If you suspect bird flu (avian influenza) or Newcastle disease, you must report it immediately by calling:

• 03000 200 301 if you’re in England
• 03003 038 268 if you’re in Wales
• your local Field Services Office if you’re in Scotland

Bird flu is a notifiable disease in poultry and other captive birds. If you do not report it, you’re breaking the law.

Fees, test codes and turnaround times

Search for the fees, codes and maximum turnaround times for each test on the APHA export price list.

Submitting samples

You must follow the rules for packaging and sending pathological material.

Send this form and your sample to:

Sample Reception
APHA Weybridge
New Haw
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 3NB

How to pay

You enter into a contract with APHA when the Veterinary Investigation Centre receives your sample and submission form.

You will be sent an invoice with instructions on how to set up an account to make payment. You must pay within 28 days of the date of invoice. APHA reserves the right to withhold services for accounts in arrears.

See our general terms and conditions that apply to testing where no specific contract is signed.

Receiving your test results

Check the price list for the maximum processing time for each test.

Test results are returned as soon as possible. If you need the findings urgently, you should include this on the form.

Reports are sent by email. You can ask for the report to be sent by post. Reports sent by special delivery will result in extra charges and you will need to ask the centre for this service. You can also ask that results are sent to recipients other than yourself.

Contact APHA lab services

General enquiries: 03000 600 022 
Avian virology: 0208 225 7671
Email: lab.services@apha.gov.uk

If you need an accessible version of this form email SIU@apha.gov.uk.

Published 28 October 2024