6 Life Technologies | Animal Health
Shipment
Material from diseased animals is usually classified as "Biological substance,
category B" according to UN regulations (UN 3373). It must be shipped in compliance
with national regulations and, at least for international shipment, in compliance with
"Packing Instruction 650" specified by the International Air Transport Association
(IATA). National regulations and IATA instructions may change over time. If you have
doubt about the actual regulations, please ask your courier or the lab. The sample
should be accompanied by a case history and examination form, including:
• Name of veterinarian
• Name of farmer/herd owner
• Invoicing information
• Species/breed and age of sampled animals
• Date samples were taken
• Number of samples
• Type of samples
• Identification/labeling of samples (correlation between numbers on the samples and
ear tags on pigs)
• Specified test that should be performed, such as "real-time PCR for
M. hyopneumoniae" rather than just "M. hyo detection"
• Results from any previous tests which do not need to be repeated
Good background information can help the laboratory conduct the most appropriate
tests and provide advice in context.
This brochure is for informational purposes only. It is the responsibility of the customer
to perform its own analysis and appropriate internal validation studies to ensure that
the products and services it obtains from us satisfy or will satisfy the customer's
requirements and are fit for the customer's animal health applications.
