Sample Collection Information

Please contact the lab if you need assistance sourcing any sample supplies 03 489 4832 or drl@drl.net.nz

Serum Samples:

• Blood (red or purple top tubes; min. 3ml).  Sample should reach the bottom of the blood tube label.
• Clearly write, or print, the animal ID on (or over) the label on the blood tube.
• While refrigeration is desirable it is not essential; please protect samples from extremes of heat or cold.
• Do not freeze.

Milk Samples:

• Please use screw top plastic containers for milk samples. Min. 3ml per sample.
• Clearly write, or print, the animal ID on (or over) the label on the container.
• Please keep refrigerated and pack with ice packs in a chilly bin.

Individual Faecal PCR:

• Please use screw-top plastic containers for dung.
• Use a fresh glove to collect each sample and avoid cross contamination of samples.
• Min. 3g per sample, ideally 5-10g (1 tablespoon approx.)
• Clearly write, or print, the animal ID on (or over) the label on the container.

Pooled Faecal PCR: (Pools of 10)

• If sample pooling is requested, send individual samples as we will carry out the pooling here, that way we can easily retest individual samples from positive pools as required.
• If a pool is positive, we will contact you concerning your preference for individual sample re-testing.
• Please use plastic screw-top containers for dung. Use a fresh glove to collect each sample and avoid any cross contamination of samples.
• Use a fresh glove to collect each sample and avoid cross contamination of samples.
• Dung samples freshly deposited on the ground are acceptable as long they can be unambiguously linked to their originator and land on an otherwise clean surface.
• Clearly write, or print, the sample ID on (or over) the label on the container.

*Special pricing is available for custom diagnostic programmes, please call the lab 03 489 4832 to discuss or Simon on 021 249 7710.