SVÚ Praha

State Veterinary Institute Prague is a veterinary and analytical laboratory serving animal health, food safety and related industries. Its diagnostic services cover a broad range of species, including dogs, cats, livestock, poultry, pigs, horses, wildlife, zoo animals, fish, bees and laboratory animals. Testing includes bacteriology, virology, serology, molecular diagnostics, pathology, histology, cytology and parasitology, with investigations for infectious diseases, toxins and other health conditions.

The institute also analyses food, meat, dairy products, eggs, honey, animal feed, drinking and surface water, and samples from food-production environments. Its laboratory services include microbiological testing, nutritional and allergen analysis, detection of contaminants and residues such as pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals and veterinary medicines, and testing for additives. Customers can access sample collection and transport information, submission forms, sampling materials and price lists. The institute also provides training and research activities and identifies accredited, registered and reference-laboratory services. Based in Prague, it publishes practical information and updates for clients, including notices about new diagnostic tests and sample-reception options.