Investigation and Diagnostic Centres

Please Note:
It is the exporter's responsibility to make sure that the correct test method specified in the export requirements is requested when submitting laboratory samples.

Investigation and Diagnostic Centres (IDC) Biosecurity New Zealand
66 Ward Street
PO Box 40742
UPPER HUTT

Ph: +64 4 894 5600
Fax: +64 4 894 4973

Note:
Blood samples from cats and dogs exported to the United Kingdom under the PETS scheme are required to be rabies tested in a laboratory approved by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

The Investigation and Diagnostic Centres can arrange for the sample to be processed in an approved laboratory. For further information please consult the information page for the PETS scheme.

Export Laboratory Programme (ELP)

For details of the Export Laboratoty Programme Reqirements for Laboratories and Persons Conducting the Testing for Live Animals and Germplasm for Export and for a list of laboratories registered under this programme.

Page last updated: 6 October 2010