BattLab

🐰 RHDV1 & RHDV2 PCR Testing

Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease affecting both domestic and wild rabbits. Clinical signs may include sudden death, lethargy, anorexia, neurological signs, dyspnoea, nasal discharge and, in some cases, haemorrhage.

Performed in-house, BattLab’s RHD PCR assay detects and differentiates RHDV1 and RHDV2, with a 1–3 day turnaround from receipt of suitable samples.

Suitable samples include conjunctival swabs, urine, faeces, EDTA blood, bone marrow and tissue samples (e.g. liver).

If you’d like to discuss testing or sample submission, our team is always happy to help. 😊

🦜 Parrot Awareness Week

Parrots often present with subtle or non-specific clinical signs, making laboratory diagnostics an important component of the avian work-up.

At BattLab, we support veterinary professionals with a broad range of avian diagnostic services, including:

🔬 Cytology - no species surcharge

🩸 Clinical pathology - including haematology, biochemistry and serum protein electrophoresis (SPE)

🧫 Microbiology

🦠 PCR and serology testing for key avian pathogens - including Chlamydia psittaci, Psittacine Bornavirus, Circovirus (PBFD), Polyomavirus, Herpesvirus (including Pacheco's disease) and many others

🧬 Avian s*x determination

Whether supporting routine health checks, quarantine protocols or complex clinical investigations, laboratory diagnostics play an important role in avian medicine.

🐢 New Diagnostic Tests for Fish and Reptiles

At BattLab, we're committed to expanding diagnostic options for exotic species.

Our latest article highlights new testing capabilities for important pathogens affecting fish and reptiles, including:

🔬 Flavobacterium columnare – a significant bacterial pathogen in ornamental and pond fish

🔬 Emydomyces testavorans – a fungal pathogen associated with shell lesions in freshwater turtles

Early and accurate diagnosis supports better treatment decisions, improved animal welfare, and healthier aquatic and reptile populations.

Read the full article here:
https://battlab.com/new-diagnostic-tests-for-fish-and-reptiles/

🎉 We're Exhibiting at BVA Live 2026! 🎉

We're excited to be exhibiting at BVA Live 2026 and would love to meet you!

📍 Stand B31, NEC Birmingham
📅 11–12 June 2026

Come and chat with the team about how our diagnostic services can support your practice, discuss your testing requirements, and discover how we can help you deliver the best possible care to your patients.

🎁 Don't forget to enter our giveaway for your chance to win a fantastic prize!

Whether you're an existing customer or would like to find out more about what we do, we'd be delighted to welcome you to the stand.

We look forward to seeing you at BVA Live 2026!

Bank holiday weekend reminder ☀️🐾

Just a friendly reminder that BattLab will be closed on Monday for the bank holiday weekend.

If you need advice on how to store samples over the long weekend, please contact the office and the team will be happy to help!

We hope you all have a wonderful sunny long weekend 🌼💛