VDL submission forms are screen-fillable PDF documents.
You have three options to complete a form:
- Print a blank copy and fill out by hand.
- Complete the form on the website and print it out.
- Download the PDF and use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view, complete, save, and print the forms. Refer to Hints for Navigating Screen-Fillable PDF Forms for more information on completing the forms. If you use Acrobat within your web browser, be sure to use the printer button on the Acrobat toolbar menu to print the form rather than your web browser's print function. | Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (opens in a new tab)
Note: Forms are updated periodically. Please always use the latest form for submissions.
Submission form guidelines
- The appropriate submission form must accompany each case. A case is defined as single or multiple animals/specimens submitted during a single day, from the same owner, from animals of a similar age and from a similar environment. A case may also include non-animal specimens, such as feed, water, bedding, etc.
- When sending specimens from more than one owner, fill out a separate submission form for each owner.
- When sending specimens from multiple animals (same species) belonging to the same owner, provide pertinent information for each animal on the same submission form.
- When sending specimens from multiple animals (different species) belonging to the same owner, fill out a separate submission form for each animal (species).
Sample collection procedures may vary depending on the type of testing requested and may affect the accuracy of the results. For that reason, in addition to these guidelines, 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.
Submission forms
All species/general forms
- Next Generation Sequencing (PDF)
- Rabies fillable submission form (PDF)
- Permission for euthanasia, necropsy and disposal of remains (PDF)
- Authorization to release information (PDF)
Swine
- Swine Necropsy/Sample Submission Form (PDF)
- Swine health test chart (PDF)
- Additional Animal Information Sheet (PDF)
- Guide to Porcine Sample Submission and Diagnostic Tests (PDF)
- IAV External Sequence Analysis (Google Form)
Avian
- Avian Necropsy/Sample Submission Form (PDF)
- For pet birds please use the companion animal necropsy form
- Avian molecular/serology (PDF)
Bovine/small ruminant/Cervidae
- Bovine Influenza A virus H5N1 (PDF)
- Ruminant Necropsy Form (PDF)
- Ruminant/Camelid Sample Submission form (PDF)
- Udder health (PDF)
- Chronic wasting disease (CWD) (PDF)
Companion animal/equine
- Companion Animal Necropsy Form (PDF) (dogs, cats, horses, other companion animals - full body necropsies)
- Companion Animal Sample Submission Form (PDF) (biopsy, tissue, other samples)
- Equine health test chart (PDF)
Aquaculture/fisheries
- Aquaculture/fisheries (PDF)