Each test information page shows the estimated turnaround time for testing. To navigate to the information page, select Services from the main menu and click on the sample type to be submitted under the Laboratory analysis heading. Search or navigate the test to be performed and click through to the test information page.
The Uncertainty of Measurement pages contains all the UOM data for all of the Affinity Labs methods. These can be found in the hamburger menu [ ☰ ] located in the top left corner of the site under the 'Forms and downloads' heading. Once on this page, navigate to the 'Analysis information' section.
Wines that have been analysed by Affinity Labs previously for a particular export market may then require additional export certificates for new market destinations. Affinity Labs offers export upgrades for this purpose, which may prevent the expense of re-analysing wines.
The Export certificate upgrade form can be found in the hamburger menu [ ☰ ] under the 'Export certificate change request forms' heading. Once submitted, the form will automatically be sent to the Customer Service team for processing.
Occasionally, it may be required to reissue export certificates with updated sample descriptions, or to regenerate export certificates with current dates to ensure that they are still valid. Affinity Labs can re-issue certificates with updated details using the original analysis. Please contact our Customer Service team for a personalised quote if you require a large number of repeat certificates re-issues.
The Export certificate repeat/reissue form can be found in the hamburger menu [ ☰ ] under the 'Export certificate change request forms' heading. Once submitted, the form will automatically be sent to the Customer Service team for processing.
Detailed instructions on how to sample grapevines for virus testing can be found in the Plant virus testing fact sheet.
Please note that samples from outside South Australia must adhere to biosecurity regulations and be accompanied by a completed Plant material movement declaration form.
The Laboratory analysis pages in the Service section of the website contain detailed information on each test offered including, sample volume, turnaround time, NATA-accreditation and where available, volume-based discounts. To navigate to these pages, select Service from the main menu, the sample type you want to submit and search for the test you want information about.
The FTIR WineScan, albeit a powerful instrument, has some limitations. It is calibrated to analyse wines ready for export that have finished alcoholic fermentation and undergone some form of clarification such as cold settling, racking, centrifugation or filtration.
New wines that have just finished alcoholic fermentation but might still be going through malolactic fermentation or that have not been clarified (cold settled/racked/centrifuged etc.) are NOT suitable for analysis by FTIR WineScan. Please request the End of Ferment Panel analysis for these wine types.
The End of Ferment Panel has been specifically curated to include the same analytes that are included in the WineScan method, but using reference methods which have been validated for fermenting and unfinished wines.
The price list summarises all the available analysis and breaks down our tiered pricing structure in a single document. This and many other useful tools including submission forms and the contact page can be found in the hamburger menu [ ☰ ] located in the top left corner of the site.
All samples are now submitted through the black Submit samples menu in the top right of the site. Click the menu, hover over the relevant sample type and click the appropriate web form for the test you are looking to order. Once submitted, the form will automatically be sent to the Customer Service team for processing.
Once submitted, print a copy of the email confirmation and send or deliver with your samples to:
Affinity Labs
Level 2 Reception
The Australian Wine Research Institute
Hartley Grove, Cnr Paratoo Road
Urrbrae SA 5064
For customers local to the Adelaide region, Affinity Labs has a free collection service which can be booked by contacting our courier directly on 0428 955 401. You can also sign up to receive alerts of when the courier will be in your area.
It is important to check if there are any additional steps that may need to be taken before submitting your samples. Juice may start fermenting during transit, so it is important to ensure that care has been taken to prevent this including packaging in plastic containers only and using ice-packs during transit.
More information about submitting plant material for testing and biosecurity requirements can be found on our fact sheet.
Both grapes and juice for chemical analysis will have to meet biosecurity requirements in order to be received and logged for analysis.
For more information contact our customer service team by email, customerservice@affinitylabs.com.au or call 08 8313 0444.
In order for your samples to be logged we require a completed sample submission form. The forms can be submitted online by using the Submit samples menu on our website. Once submitted, the form will automatically be sent to the Customer Service team for processing.
Once submitted, print a copy of the email confirmation and send or deliver with your samples to:
Affinity Labs
Level 2 Reception
The Australian Wine Research Institute
Hartley Grove, Cnr Paratoo Road
Urrbrae SA 5064
For customers local to the Adelaide region, Affinity Labs has a free collection service which can be booked by contacting our courier directly on 0428 955 401. You can also sign up to receive alerts of when the courier will be in your area.
Submitting your sample submission form online lets us know to expect your samples and allows us to streamline the submission process. Once submitted, the form is automatically sent to the Customer Service team. A confirmation copy will also be sent to the supplied email address.
If you cannot submit your samples using the online forms, please contact the Customer Service team for other options. Email customerservice@affinitylabs.com.au to call 08 8313 0444.
Prior to submitting samples an account must be set up be completing either a 30-day account application form or pre-payment account application form.
Payment for analysis can be processed by credit card either in person or over the phone. If you prefer you can also transfer the funds to:
Account Name: The Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd
Bank Name: The Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Bank Address: Burnside Village, Glenside, South Australia
Account number: 065125 00351448
IBAN: Not Applicable to Australian banks
SWIFT: CTBAAU2S
Please ensure that the amount transferred is in Australian dollars. All international taxes, fees and charges are the responsibility of the customer.
In order to log a sample for analysis, we need to assign that sample to a customer or business, which can have multiple individual contacts associated with them. By creating an account we create an entry for your business, allowing samples to be logged.
All new accounts set up will be prepaid by default, which will require you to pay for your requested analysis before the job can be logged. Once established, an account can be upgraded to a 30-day account, allowing for samples to be logged upon arrival, and an invoice to be sent out once analysis is completed.