Instructions for Sample Collection DOG / CAT
What is included in the test kit?
How do I proceed?
Step 1: Preparation of the sample tubes
- 1 Label the sample tube:
- Stick one of the barcodes vertically onto the sample tube.
- Stick one of the barcodes vertically onto the sample tube.
- Use the same barcode number for the sample tube and the test request.
- Stick a barcode on the outer tube as well.
- Remaining barcodes can be discarded.
Step 2: Sampling
- 1. Preparation of the animal:
- The animal should not have eaten or suckled for approx. 1 - 2 hours before the sample is taken.
- Keep the animal separate from other animals during this period to avoid contamination of the swab with foreign DNA.
- 2. Carrying out the sample collection:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before taking the swab.
- Remove the swab from the packaging.
- Make sure that the padded part only comes into contact with the cheek mucosa of the animal to avoid contamination.
- Rub the padded side of the swab with light pressure along the inside of the cheek mucosa for approx. 10 seconds.
- Open the tube containing the liquid and insert the swab immediately.
- Bend the rod at the predetermined breaking point.
- Close the tube tightly and place it in the labelled outer tube.
Step 3: Shipping the sample material
- 1. Packing and shipping:
- Please put the tube together with the submission form in the enclosed return envelope.
- Put sufficient postage on the envelope and send it to the provided address.
- 2. Further notes:
- Use the barcode number for any queries (this is also stored online under "Your orders").
- You will be informed as soon as the first results are available.
