NOTE: DISEASE SAMPLES MUST ARRIVE THE DAY PRIOR (BY 2:30 PM) TO THE TESTING DATE TO BE PROCESSED THE SAME WEEK.
USPS, FedEx, and UPS typically arrive by 5 pm daily. Submitting samples without submission forms and properly labeled tubes will be charged $10 and results may be delayed. Samples must be labeled and submission forms filled out clearly. We encourage all clients to include their farm or owner initials on the samples if possible when labeling their samples by tube number to avoid any and all possible confusion.
Miss the deadline? Don’t worry! Once your samples are at the lab they will be safely stored for later testing. Samples are typically stable for up to two weeks after they are drawn. The lab may reject rotten or hemolyzed samples. To help prevent sample degradation it is imperative that the sample is drawn under sanitary conditions.
Our testing prices have changed as of August 2025 with lower Johne’s and OPP biosecurity prices!
Sheep Sample Setup Fees (Effective November 3rd)
No setup fee for serological tests (pregnancy, Johne’s, OPP, CL, and biosecurity panel). Setup fees apply per submission (not per sample). For example, whether you submit 1 Johne’s PCR or 3 Johne’s PCRs, the setup fee is $20.
Note: For bulk or high-volume submissions, setup fees may be reduced or waived on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss.
Additional Fees
Storage & Shipping
Please allow 2mL of whole blood or 1mL of serum per animal for all tests. When requesting a Biosecurity Panel with a pregnancy test, additional blood may be preferred (≥ 3 mL). Our office accepts packages from the following companies: FedEx, UPS, and USPS. Samples must be refrigerated and shipped with ice packs (please refrain from freezing). For best results, the laboratory must process any disease samples within two weeks of being drawn.
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