Sample collection

For fecal, urine, skin and ear swab samples follow Affordable Pet Lab guidelines.
For blood sample, schedule a in-home visit of a technician to take the sample.
Contact us for information on how to get the Affordable Pet Lab sample kits.

Shipping

No matter what type of sample you are sending, they need to be packed tightly and securely so samples don’t move around during shipping. How securely samples are packed determines if they arrive intact – not broken or leaking. Make sure snap-top lids are snapped securely into place. Make sure to label the samples. Use ice packs to keep samples cold, and bubble wrap or other packing materials to hold snuggly and securely to prevent damage during shipping. Always ship overnight or 2-day using UPS or FedEx. Check with us in advance to determine whether samples should be sent frozen or just packed with ice packs to stay cold.

Include the submission form

Filling out and including the lab submission form is critical for successful sample testing. This form tells us the species of animal, type of specimen submitted, testing requested, who submitted the samples, who should receive results, and who to bill.