How to submit samples
UK sample submission
- Veterinary surgeons should follow the procedures advised by Defra when reporting the suspicion of exotic diseases.
- Samples submitted from within the UK may be sent by post or courier.
- Notification must be given by telephone or e-mail message.
- All samples must be accompanied by a completed sample submission form.
International sample submission
- Before dispatch, the shipment details must be agreed with The Pirbright Institute and a sample submission form must be completed and included in the shipment.
- Samples dispatched from overseas should be classifed as dangerous goods and must be packaged appropriately.
- Please take a look at our advice on packing dangerous goods.
Submission forms
Virology sample submission form
For virology testing please email Valerie Mioulet and Reference Laboratories Incoming samples to discuss your testing requirements.
Serology sample submission form
Price lists
A test is defined as one sample tested against one serotype of the virus. The testing schedule will be agreed with customer prior to samples being shipped.
All prices are quoted in Pounds Sterling (GBP), excluding VAT, and are subject to VAT.
Virus Detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Price per test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus Isolation on Tissue Culture | Yes | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application | |
| Antigen ELISA | Yes | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application | |
| Real-Time RT-PCR | Yes | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application | |
| Sequencing of VP1 gene | No | £390.50 |
Antibody Detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Sample - Test type | Price per test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid phase blocking ELISA | Yes | Serum - spot test | £22 |
| Liquid Phase Blocking ELISA | Yes | Serum - titration | £30 |
| Solid Phase Competition ELISA | Yes | Serum - spot test | £22 |
| Non-structural protein ELISA (commercial kit) – panserotypic | Yes | Serum - spot test | Price available on request |
| Structural protein ELISA (commercial kit) – serotypes O, A and Asia 1 | Yes | Serum - spot test | Price available on request |
| Virus Neutralisation Test (VNT) | Yes | Serum - titration | £49.50* |
* If the virus strain request is not yet optimised and validate for the VNT an additional charge may be charged. Please contact Anna Ludi for details.
Virus detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Price per test |
|---|---|---|
| Virus Isolation on Tissue Culture | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Antigen ELISA | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Real-Time RT-PCR | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Sequencing of VP1 Gene | No | £390.50 |
Antibody detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Test Type | Price per test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus Neutralisation Test (VNT) | No | Serum - titration | £49.50* |
* Please contact Anna Ludi for details.
Virus detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Price per test |
|---|---|---|
| Virus Isolation on Tissue Culture | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Antigen ELISA | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Real-Time RT-PCR | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Sequencing of VP1 Gene | No | £390.50 |
Antibody detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Test Type | Price per test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5B7 monoclonal antibody competition ELISA | Yes | Spot test | £22 |
| Virus Neutralisation Test (VNT) | Yes | Serum -titration | £49.50* |
*Please contact Anna Ludi for details.
Please contact Valerie Mioulet for details.
Virus detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Price per test |
|---|---|---|
| Virus Isolation on Tissue Culture | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Antigen ELISA | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
| Real-Time RT-PCR | No | Up to 50 tests - Free of charge for agreed diagnostic submissions Non-diagnostic submissions - Price on application |
Antibody detection
| Test | Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 | Samples | Price per test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus Neutralisation Test (VNT) | Yes | Serum - titration | £99* |
* This price includes two strains of VSV. Please contact Anna Ludi for details.
Terms and conditions
Reporting of results
For UK testing: In the event of a positive result for a notifiable disease from a sample, the national competent authority will be informed. Subsequent investigation of suspected disease cases will be undertaken by the competent authority and all further communication should be undertaken through them.
For international testing: Where samples are submitted on behalf of the national competent authority, test results for notifiable diseases will be reported to the submitter and the WOAH / FAO.
Returns
Due to strict biosecurity regulations, samples received into The Pirbright lnstitute high containment facility cannot be returned to sender or forwarded on to other laboratories.
Quality assurance
The Pirbright Institute is a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 4025.
Where indicated, testing is carried out to the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 17025:2017.