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Types of tests/services and fees

Details of fees can be downloaded from our service booklet.
Fees for commonly requested tests/services are also listed below.

Tests/Services	Charges (inclusive of GST)	Contact Persons
Pathogens and Pests
Laboratory Diagnosis for Bacteria or Fungus or Virus (ELISA)	$28.35 per test for up to 3 tests for each pest type Bulk Discount $13.65 per test from 4th test onwards for same pest type	Ms Yap Mei Lai Email: yap_mei_lai@ava.gov.sg
Detection of Virus per Plant Type (dsRNA) or Phytoplasma or Viroid.	$68.25 per test per pest type
Laboratory Diagnosis for Plant Insect or Nematode	$28.35 per test for up to 3 tests for each pest type Bulk Discount $13.65 per test from 4th test onwards for same pest type	Mr He Liansheng Email: he_lian_sheng@ava.gov.sg
Nutrient Analysis
Each Analysis - N, P, K, Ca, Mg, B, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn, Na, Chloride, Sulphate, Total Carbon or Organic Carbon, Organic Matter and C:N ratio* (*2 tests for C:N ratio)	$28.35 per test up to 3 tests for the same test Bulk Discount $23.10 per test from 4th test onwards for the same test	Dr Varughese Philip Email: philip_varughese@ava.gov.sg
Analysis for pH, Buffered pH or  Electrical Conductivity (EC)	$10.50 per test up to 5 tests for the same test Bulk Discount $9.45 per test from 6th test onwards for the same test
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)	$47.25 per test
Bulk Density or Moisture Content	$15.75 per test
Particle Size or Soil Texture	$42.00 per test up to 3 tests Bulk Discount $37.80 per test from 4th test onwards for same test
Other Services
Professional services (e.g. Plant Health Site Assessements)	$63.00 per hour or part thereof	Appointment to be made at Tel: 63165168 or Email: AVA_Planthealth@ava.gov.sg

Application process and sample submission

1) Selection of sample for analysis

Please refer to our service booklet for detailed instructions on sample submission.

2) Completion of application form

Application form for Plant Health Laboratory Services is available as a hard copy (pdf format) or as an electronic form for customers applying using eServices from AVA website.

• For home growers or individuals, please give your name, mailing address, contact no. and NRIC no. for billing purposes.
• For company representatives, please include your name and your company name, mailing address, your contact number and your Company's UEN no. for billing purposes.

Fill in the application form as well as the worksheet for selection of test(s) provided. Acknowledge the selected tests to be performed by signing and selecting the preferred method of payment before submitting the form with the samples. Please read the terms and conditions before signing the form.

3) Submission of samples and application form

Submit the samples, together with the completed application form or the eService acknowledgement slip to the Animal and Plant Health Centre soon after collecting. Otherwise keep the samples cool (refrigerated at 5 to 10^oC) if you are unable to submit immediately.

Alternatively, you may mail/courier the sample in a sturdy box (to prevent crushing) with the completed application form.


Sample submission from overseas (including Malaysia)

AVA regulates the import of plants and plant products, biological control agents, soil and organic fertilisers in Singapore under the Control of Plants Act (Chapter 57A, Section 49). An import permit fee (S$11) for these foreign samples is levied for each application by the Quarantine & Inspection Department. Customer will be billed for the import permit in addition to the laboratory analysis.

When sending plant samples from overseas, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Packaging Instruction 650 should be followed. Further information on regulations covering postal packages can be obtained from IATA.

Test reports

Test results are ready within 7 to 14 days depending on test types. We will send an invoice when the laboratory report is ready if prior payment had not been made. Report will be released only upon full payment for services. Please call 6316 5168 to check if the report is ready for collection.

Please indicate on the application form the preferred manner of receiving reports: by fax, mail or personal collection at APHC. For customers using our eServices, results can be viewed online upon payment. The official report will be sent to you based on your preferred method of receipt.

For reasons of confidentiality, reports will be sent only to the party being billed for the examination, except where a notifiable disease, in which case, the relevant authorities will be notified.

For a claim of unsuccessful mail delivery of a report, one CERTIFIED TRUE COPY can be issued gratis. The customer is encouraged to collect this report at the APHC as any subsequent request for a copy of the report will be charged the administrative fee of S$9.45 (inclusive of GST).

Modes of payment for laboratory services include NETS, GIRO, Cheque or cashcard.

For customers using our eServices, payment can also be made using credit card (VISA or MasterCard) or Internet banking (eNets Debit).

Applications for payment by GIRO should be made in advance to allow time for processing. Please click here for more information regarding payment and GIRO application form.

For clients not residing in Singapore, please contact APHC for payment arrangements.


For payment queries:
Mrs Chan Geok Hua
Tel: +65-6316 5188
Email: chan_geok_hua@ava.gov.sg

Our contact

Animal and Plant Health Centre
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
6 Perahu Road
Singapore 718827
Tel: (65) 63165168 / (65) 63165188
Fax: (65) 63161090

Plant Health
Miss Yap Mei Lai
E-mail: yap_mei_lai@ava.gov.sg