Sample collection procedures may vary depending on the type of testing requested and may affect the accuracy of the results. For that reason, please follow the guidelines for specific tests and procedures listed in our Tests & fees section, as well as any procedures described on current VDL submission forms. The full list of best practices for collecting samples are listed below.
- Avian
- Bedding for Laboratory for Udder Health (LUH)
- Blood swabs
- Clinical signs
- Ear notches
- Ectoparasite exam
- Environmental
- Fecal swabs
- Feces
- Microbiology specimen collection
- Milk samples
- Nasal/laryngeal/bronchial swabs
- Oral fluid
- Processing fluid
- Semen
- Serum
- Tissue/necropsy
- Udder prep towel for towel bacteria count testing
- Water
- Whole blood