How should I ship samples for CAE viral antibody testing?
We recommend working with your veterinarian to obtain appropriate samples. Blood should be collected into a five or ten ml. “red-top” clot tube or serum separator tube, and immediately sent to the lab by overnight mail. Do not refrigerate blood before clot retraction is evident – keep at room tem. 4-6 hours or package and ship without ice packs. We do not recommend separating the serum from the clot prior to shipment. Colostrum and milk are NOT validated samples in this test method. Please number the tubes consecutively to match a key sheet with the animal names. (See key sheet for example) Overnight package delivery should be sent to: WSU-WADDL, 155N Bustad Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-7034. WADDL offers discounted shipping through Federal Express (1-3 lbs. $10 in-state, $18 out of state, over 3 lbs., actual rates). Use the WADDL account number on the air bill and specify “Standard Overnight Service.” Please call the lab for our Federal Express Account number for discounted shipping. Shipp
It is not necessary to individually wrap each tube. The best method is to use padded pouches designed for blood tubes. If you do not have access to these, we recommend using a thick rubber band and grouping your tubes tightly into groups of 7-10 tubes. If you alternate the direction of the tubes they will stay tightly packed. Pack the tubes in a plastic sealable bag with absorbent material in with the tubes, and put another plastic bag around the first. Pack so the box can be dropped from a four foot height without breaking any tubes! An ice pack is recommended if the shipment is expected to take several days in warm weather. You may call the lab for our Federal Express Account number for discounted shipping. WADDL offers discounted shipping through Federal Express (1-3 lbs. $10 in-state, $18 out-of-state, over 3 lbs., actual rates). Use the WADDL account number on the air bill and specify “Standard Overnight Service.” Shipping fees will be added to the testing charges.
