Follow these 3 easy steps:

1.  Send 5-6 mL of serum for testing. 

Remove lipids, red blood cells and floating particulate matter by centrifugation, before submitting the sample. For detailed instructions about serum collection...click here.
 

2.  Place serum in the vial provided by Bio-Medical Services.

Refrigeration is not required. 

3.  Mark desired services on order form. 

Have owner complete the pet history form.   Include paperwork with the serum sample in the postage paid mailer, and send via US mail.  For expedited services, you may also request a free UPS call tag.

Remember...No steroid or antihistamine interference!!

Important Information About Serum Collection

Does a lipemic or hemolyzed serum sample effect test results?  
Yes.  IgE is a serum component, and the presence of whole blood will interfere with assay reactions.  Lipemic and hemolyzed specimens require additional processing by our lab to remove lipids and residual blood cells prior to testing.  This process is costly and time consuming, and can lead to delayed results for your patient.  

To avoid a delay in test results, due to additional processing time, check your serum specimen before you ship it to us.  A rosy beige serum sample that is free of turbidity will yield the most accurate results.

As always, our goal is to provide you with the most accurate test results and treatment for your patient as quickly as possible.  Our lab technicians are available by phone to answer any questions you may have when preparing a sample for testing.  Call toll free 1-800-444-2370.

For information about Test Results, keep reading.