BVDFree - Designated Laboratories
BVDFree has designated the following laboratories to test samples taken as part of the BVDFree England Scheme. If you wish to have the results of testing for BVD virus (or antibodies) transferred to the BVDFree database for use in the programme, then it is essential that you select a laboratory from this table that is designated to perform the appropriate test on your chosen sample type(s) and include a signed instruction to transfer test results to the BVDFree database.
Below is a list of the diagnostic laboratories currently designated by BVDFree England to provide testing in support of the national BVD elimination programme, the tests and sample types to which this designation refers and the accreditation status of these tests.
ISO 17025 is an internationally recognised standard for accreditation for tests provided by laboratories, that includes assessment of the quality, administrative and technical systems in operation and provides reassurance to clients of the accuracy of the results generated.
Table Key:
ISO : INAB / UKAS accredited to ISO 17025
X : Not Offered
B : Blood
T : Tissue
E : Ear notch
Mi : Milk – individual
Mb : Milk – bulk tank
| Laboratory | Contact | ELISA Antigen | RTPCR Virus | ELISA Antibody | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
Stoney Road
Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SD | Ms. Emma Campbell
028 90519503
Bvd.testing@afbini.gov.uk
www.afbini.gov.uk/contacts/bvd-test-results | ISO, B, E | ISO, B, T, E, Mi, Mb | ISO, B, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 2632
CHeCS Provider:
AFBI Cattle Health Scheme.
Historic data:
Uploaded upon request. Contact the lab for details.
How far back could I get test results?
From 2015- dependant on if ID’s have been recorded with in correct format.
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
Within 10 working days |
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
Woodham Lane
New Haw
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 3NB | Catherine McGinn: 0208 0269503
Adele Kiernan: 0208 0269389
APHAServiceDesk@apha.gsi.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/animal-disease-testing | ISO, T, B, E | ISO, B, Mb | ISO, B, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 1769
CHeCS Provider:
No
Historic data:
Uploaded upon request. No charge.
How far back could I get test results?
Up to 12 months prior to registration
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
Within 14 days of request |
Axiom Veterinary Laboratories Ltd (Axiom)
The Manor House
Brunel Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 4PB | Dan Sherry
01626 355655
admin@axiomvetlab.co.uk
www.axiomvetlab.com | ISO, T, B, E | ISO, T, B, E, Mi, Mb | ISO, B, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 9190
CHeCS Provider:
No
Historic data:
Uploaded upon request. Contact the lab for details.
How far back could I get test results?
To July 1, 2016
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
Within 14 days of request
To request a submission form call the lab on 01626 355655 Axiom is a CHECS provider and our website is www.cattlehealthscheme.com |
Biobest Laboratories Ltd
6 Charles Darwin House
The Edinburgh Technopole
Nr Penicuik
EH26 09Y | Dr Susan Duthie
0131 440 2628
Susan.Duthie@biobest.co.uk
www.biobest.co.uk | ISO, T, B, E | ISO, T, B, E, Mi, Mb | ISO, B, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 2787
CHeCS Provider:
HiHealth Herdcare
Historic data:
Uploaded upon request. No charge.
How far back could I get test results?
Up to 12 months prior to registration
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
The upload of herd status will be on a weekly basis. |
The Cattle Information Service (CIS)
Speir House
Stafford Park One
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 3BD | Aga Blachowicz
01923 695320
thelab@thecis.co.uk
www.thecis.co.uk | ISO, T, B, E | ISO, T, B, E, Mi, Mb | ISO, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 7851
CHeCS Provider:
No
Historic data:
2 years of data uploaded free of charge.
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
Approximately 5 days after sample has been received |
Independent Milk Laboratories Ltd. (IML)
Shercock Road
Bailieborough
Co. Cavan | Dr. Robert Burns
042 967 5353
robertb@imlabs.ie
www.imlabs.ie | ISO, T, B, E | ISO, B, E | ISO, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
INAB 312T
CHeCS Provider:
No |
LGC TSE/BVD Testing Laboratory (LGC)
Darwin House
Faraday Street
Birchwood Park
Risley
Cheshire
WA3 6FW | Nadya Coates
8440570110
Nadya.coates@lgcgroup.com
www.lgcgroup.com | ISO, T, B, E | X | X | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 0003
CHeCS Provider:
No |
National Milk Laboratories
32 Kelvin Avenue
Hillington Park
Glagow
G52 4LT | NML Lab Helpdesk
0141 892 6285
derekc@nmr.co.uk
www.nationalmilklaboratories.co.uk | ISO, T, B, E | Mb | ISO, B, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 2051
CHeCS Provider:
(BVD HerdCheck a CHeCS approved surveillance scheme)
Historic data:
Uploaded upon request. No charge.
How far back could I get test results?
Up to 12 months prior to registration
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
The upload of herd status will be on a weekly basis |
SAC Consulting: Veterinary Services
Greycrook
St Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0EQ | PCHS Team
01835 822456
pchs1@btconnect.com
www.cattlehealth.co.uk | ISO, T, E, B | ISO, T, E, B, Mi, Mb | ISO, B, Mi, Mb | INAB / UKAS Number:
UKAS 7624
CHeCS Provider:
Premium Cattle Health Scheme
Historic data:
Uploaded upon request - if results have been recorded in suitable format. Charge dependant on the database in which the test result is stored.
How far back could I get test results?
Up to 12 months prior to registration (for data suitable to be accessed for these purposes)
Timeframe for new results to be passed to the national database:
Within 14 days of request |
Disclaimer
No biological test is 100% accurate. If an inaccurate result is suspected, the animal should be isolated and re-tested.
All designated laboratories are independently accredited for BVD testing and the test methods used (ELISA or RT-PCR) will, in the great majority of cases, accurately detect the presence or absence of virus in tissue and blood samples when submitted and tested correctly. However, results relate only to the sample as received by the laboratory and, whilst laboratories warrant that their tests will meet their applicable declared specifications, the laboratories make no other warranty, expressed or implied and accept no responsibility or liability in respect of false results which are within the limits of the declared specifications of the tests offered. No representation or warranty is given by BVDFree, BVDFree England the BVDFree Implementation Group or any member, employee or other person connected with any of the foregoing bodies as to the accuracy of any BVD test methods or test results. Neither BVDFree, BVDFree England the BVDFree Implementation Group nor any member, employee or other person connected with any of the foregoing bodies shall have any liability or responsibility in respect of any laboratory or the accuracy of any test methods, test results or reports produced by any laboratory.
While every reasonable effort has made to ensure the accuracy of this information at the time of publishing, no representation or guarantee is given, whether by BVDFree, its employees, subcontractors, agents, distributors or any other person, that the contents are comprehensive, up to date, or free from error or omissions. BVDFree is not responsible for the content of external sites.
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