Re: [Alpacasite] Sending blood samples

Just a thought from one who has worked in a "people lab"...

Be careful with the ice packs. Some samples are no good if they are frozen and some samples are no good if they are not refrigerated in some way. Also, some samples have time limits as some of the components tend to break down over time. My suggestion is to call the lab for their requirements and then ship the fastest way possible.

HTH
Steph in Wyoming
who is just learning about alpacas and who lurks most of the time

Liz Mitchko <lizm@webound.com> 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

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From: "andesdandies" <sue@andesdandies.com>
To: <Alpacasite@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:50 PM
Subject: [Alpacasite] Sending blood samples

> Hi list,
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> 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??
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> 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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