General Submission Guidelines

Considerations

Animal owners generally use VDL services through their veterinarians or extension agents, who have expertise in selecting, preparing and shipping the proper specimens for testing.

Human samples will not be tested. Contact local public health officials for information.

Please call the laboratory ahead of time if it is necessary to submit a large number of specimens or a special test is requested.

General Guidelines for Submission (for fees and guidelines relating to specific procedures, please refer to the Guide and Fees section.)

By type of specimen:

• Avian
• Fish
• Porcine
• Serum
• Tissue

By type of testing:

• Based On Clinical Signs
• Canine Neuromuscular
• Chemistry, Cytology and Coagulation
• Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
• Equine Neuromuscular
• Necropsy
• Rabies
• Udder Health

Packing and Shipping guidelines.