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General submission form for diagnostic tests
Submit samples for diagnostic testing or a post-mortem examination by APHA.
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Vets can use this form for diagnostic tests and post-mortem examinations on:
- wildlife
- companion animals
- zoo animals
- farmed mammals such as rabbits, deer, alpacas and llamas
Do not use this form for cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry or gamebirds. Use the correct form for:
Use the ancillary submission form to provide additional samples or information.
You must immediately report any suspected cases of notifiable disease in animals.
Post-mortem examinations
If you need to submit a carcase for a post-mortem examination, you must call the nearest surveillance pathology centre first.
Get expert advice
Contact the Veterinary Investigation Officer at your nearest Veterinary Investigation Centre to:
- get free advice
- discuss a clinical case
- ask which tests you need
- report an unusual disease occurrence
If you need an accessible version of this form, email siu@apha.gov.uk.