TESTING PROCEDURE

Ear Notch (BVD PI) Sample Collection 

Materials Needed:

1. Red top sample tube (5ml)
2. Small ear notcher
3. Shipping container with ice packs
4. Sample submission forms (Provided by API)

Collection Procedure:

1. Write tube number and individual animal ID on tube

2. Ear Notch - small ear notch placed in dry tube.
   (Do not place in formalin or PBS).

a. Be consistent where the notch is taken, we prefer the top outer third of the ear.

3. Rinse notcher in disinfectant after notching and rinse again in clean water prior to taking notch from next animal. 

4. Maintain collected samples in a cooler with ice packs or in freezer prior to shipment

5. Samples can be frozen right after collection and tested within 30 days.