[Alpacasite] Re: Sending blood samples

Liz,

Thanks so much, this makes me a little more comfortable, I just knew
there had to be problems with sending blood in the mail without some
sort of system. We'll give it the ole college try!

Best regards,

Sue Zelazny
Andes Dandies, LLC
http://www.andesdandies.com
Middleport, NY

--- In Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com, "Liz Mitchko" <lizm@w...> wrote:
>
> Good Morning Sue;
> According to my talk years ago with the postmaster,
the "proper" way to
> ship blood samples via USPS is:
>
> tape container closed (scotch tape is fine) Yes, I know there are
the
> little tabs, but they do sometimes break/pop.
>
> roll sample in paper towel (I put up to 6 in each towel when
sending the
> small vials to M&M--this will start to absorb any blood) and tape
towel so
> it does not unwind.
>
> Place roll (s) of papertowel with vial(s) into a zip-lock sandwich
bag (or
> snack size)- seal
>
> Place zip-lock sandwich bag into a padded mail envelope with form
filled out
> for Mel.--At this time of year you don't really need any ice packs,
but if
> you use one, put it here. There are companies that made some great
flat one
> that will fit.
> I always address this padded envelope and write "Veterinary Blood
Samples
> Enclosed for Pregnancy Testing" (the layman can understand this
rather than
> Alpaca Progesterone Specimines!
>
> Place padded mail envelope into the hard "flat rate" express mail
envelope
> and mail.
>
> This takes care of the "three tier" protection they request. If
you are
> sending via FedEx, they have a special envelope marked biohazzard
that needs
> to be used. Hope this help and that you get the results you are
seeking!
>
> Happy T-day!
> Hums,
> Liz Mitchko
> Whirlwind Ranch
> Lebanon MO
> www.whirlwindranch.com
> www.alpacanation.com/whirlwind.asp
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "andesdandies" <sue@a...>
> To: <Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:50 PM
> Subject: [Alpacasite] Sending blood samples
>
>
> > Hi list,
> >
> > Sorry if this is a repeat question, but I can't find the answer
online
> > or in my archives. What are the procedures to send a blood sample
to
> > M&M labs (or another lab)? We have their form, and their little
plastic
> > containers, but no directions, and nothing on their site. In this
day &
> > age of mail security, and biosecurity, I find it hard to believe
I can
> > just pop it in any old envelope & mail it off? Blood??
> >
> > Of course, this being the holiday weekend I'm not likely to get
anyone
> > at the lab to answer me, and also it is the weekend I have help
here to
> > draw the blood...
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Sue Zelazny
> > Andes Dandies, LLC
> > http://www.andesdandies.com
> > Middleport, NY
> >
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