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DPIRD Diagnostics and Laboratory Services

DDLS provides expertise in animal pathology, plant pathology as well as seed testing and certification services to facilitate domestic and international trade and protect the biosecurity of WA.

DPIRD Diagnostics and Laboratory Services staff in the lab

Our services

Entomology laboratory

Submit insect, mite and snail specimens to help identify exotic species incursions, and invertebrate-related diseases that can impact agriculture, ecosystems and public health. Use the entomology forms available.  

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Current impact on services 

Our diagnostic services continue to be impacted by restricted access to the department's site at 3 Baron-Hay Court, South Perth. 

Critical laboratory testing is continuing. Testing is prioritised based on:  

  • Diagnostic testing to exclude notifiable pests and diseases.  
  • Responses to high-impact pest and disease threats and incursions.  
  • Surveillance for priority pests and diseases.  
  • Diagnostic testing to support border biosecurity controls and market access.