International testing (Janoshik, etc.) vs LabDoc (Australia)
There are three realistic paths to independent peptide testing from Australia: ship internationally, approach a university or contract lab directly, or use LabDoc's domestic intake. Each has different costs and turnaround.
International testing (Janoshik, etc.)
LabDoc (Australia)
Domestic AU intake
No
Yes - Australian intake address
Accepts individual consumer samples
Yes (international)
Yes (domestic)
Total cost per sample (AUD)
~A$200-350 incl. international post
A$549 all-in
Turnaround
3-6 weeks total
3-7 business days
AU pass/fail dataset
Mixed in with global
Australia-first
Public verifiable CoA
Yes (English)
Yes (AUD, AU jurisdiction)
Verdict
If price is the only criterion, international testing wins. If domestic mail, AUD invoicing and faster turnaround matter, LabDoc is the only Australian option built for individual consumer samples. Contract labs (Eurofins AU, ALS, 360Biolabs) and university chemistry departments can run the assays but do not accept walk-in consumer samples.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just walk into a university lab with a peptide?
No - university analytical chemistry departments don't accept consumer samples and have no chain-of-custody process for individuals.
What about Eurofins or ALS?
These are major contract labs that run peptide assays for industry clients, but neither offers a consumer intake channel for individual peptide vials.
Why is LabDoc more expensive than shipping internationally?
LabDoc's A$549 includes domestic shipping, independent third-party analysis through an Australian partner laboratory, anonymous publication on labdoc.org, and AUD invoicing, with no international postage.