APHA Weybridge: general testing form (LSW008)
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-18)

Submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by APHA Scientific.

Do not use this form for export tests

Use the new export form (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/export-apha-animal-disease-testing) for any submissions for export health certificates.

Vets can use this form to submit samples to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) for commercial testing by APHA Scientific.

This includes samples from animals:
- that are not livestock in England and Wales, for example companion animals
- outside England and Wales at the time of sampling
For further information, see the APHA Scientific website (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/apha-scientific/index.htm).

You can use the same form for multiple types of tests.

Fees, test codes and turnaround times

Search the APHA Scientific price list (http://science.vla.gov.uk/Tests/Default.aspx?SiteName=CDT) for fees, test codes and detailed test information.

Submitting samples

Complete the form in full. Your results may be delayed if you do not provide all the required information.

Send this form and the samples to:

Sample ReceptionAPHA Weybridge Woodham LaneNew Haw Addlestone Surrey KT15 3NB

You must follow the rules for packaging and sending pathological material (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-pack-and-label-samples-for-submission-to-apha).

Fast track service

You can select the APHA fast track service on the form.

With the APHA fast track service:
- your sample testing is prioritised
- samples are tested as soon as possible, either on the day of their arrival or the day after, depending on delivery time and test protocol
- results are sent the same day as the test is complete
Refer to TC0822 in the price list for the cost of the fast track service.

Some tests cannot be fast tracked. If this is the case you will be contacted and not charged.

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 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apha-standard-terms-and-conditions) that apply to testing where no specific contract is signed.

Receiving your test results

Check the APHA Scientific price list (http://science.vla.gov.uk/Tests/Default.aspx?SiteName=CDT) 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 must pay an extra fee if you need the report to be sent by post or courier. You can also request that the report is sent to others.

Confirm a test report’s validity

You can contact APHA Weybridge to check that a previous test report was issued by APHA. You will need to provide a scan or photo of the report.

Contact APHA lab services

General enquiries: xx-xxxx-xxxx Email: xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx)

If you need an accessible version of this form email xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).