Hi everyone,
I have some good news regarding the tests (Ehrlichiosis, Brucellosis, Leptospirosis and Leishmaniosis) you need to do for your dog before taking them to Australia.
This is the web page detailing all the required tests you need to do:
http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/cat-dogs...info-pack-4#12
I sent an email to AQIS asking about approved labs in Malaysia and this was the reply I received from them:
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Thank you for your email regarding approved laboratories in Malaysia.
Unfortunately AQIS has not approved any laboratories in Malaysia and we recommend sending the blood samples to one of the following:
Veterinary Laboratory Branch
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Division
Primary Production Department
Central Veterinary Laboratory
13 Jalan Seranggong Kechil
Singapore
Telephone: 46 1867 4000
Fax: 46 1830 9162
Alternatively, you can send samples to the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) at:
Dr Stephen Prowse
Acting Director, AAHL
CSIRO Livestock Industries
Australian Animal Health Laboratory
Private Bag 24
Geelong VIC 3220
Australia
Phone: +61 3 5227 5000
Fax: +61 3 5227 5555
E-mail: AAHL-Reception@csiro.au
Web: http://www.csiro.au/places/aahl.html
Web page for import/ export blood testing: http://www.csiro.au/services/ps62.html
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Check out the rates of the tests in Australia:
http://www.csiro.au/resources/ps7p.html
It is quite expensive...
Ehrilichia canis - AUD $159
Brucella canis - AUD $63.64
Leptospira canicola - AUD $81.82
Leishmaniosis infantum - AUD $150
Overseas testing surcharge - AUD $110
Total: AUD $564.46
Excluding AUD $209.09 Nipah virus test, the special box you need to purchase to store the serum and the FedEx charges to Australia.
Only the Nipah virus test has to be done in CSIRO, Australia. The rest can be done in the Singapore lab.
Since I am from Singapore, I will find out the charges and procedures of sending my dog's serum to that lab for testing. Let's hope it will be cheaper. I know the FedEx charges to Singapore will be cheaper for sure!