AHL is one of the CFIA-approved laboratories for EIA testing in Canada:
The AHL cannot accept submissions from owners – we must follow the CFIA Accredited Veterinarians Manual as directed:
Section 3.2.
The shipment of samples must never be entrusted to the animal owner or exporter.
The accredited veterinarian must be able to maintain a chain of custody for samples shipped to the laboratories.
Samples to be shipped may be grouped at an intermediary location into a larger shipment provided that the samples are not opened and / or repackaged after leaving the accredited veterinarian possession.
As an alternative, AHL has several options for courier services if expedited sample submission is needed:
- Local courier options
TODS – please contact AHL for details
- Overnight courier options
Purolator courier – included in our fees using our return waybills – please contact us to order at ahlinfo@uoguelph.ca [2]
LabNote 27 [3]
LabNote 46 [4]
AHL must have written permission from the veterinarian to release results to anyone except the veterinarian or CFIA.
Fees for EIA testing are as follows –
EIA - $16.80 CFIA fee recovery - $2.00
Total cost for EIA - $18.80 per sample
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Tim Pasma
Client Services Veterinarian
519-824-4120 ext 54611
