| 1. |
All forms must be complete and legible. |
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| 2. |
All regulatory charts must include the submitting
veterinarian’s signature. |
| 3. |
All regulatory charts must include complete animal
identification. |
| 4. |
“Buckslips” must accompany all regulatory charts
(available from ADDL). |
| 5. |
Advance notice should be given when submitting large
groups of serum samples |
| 6 |
Samples delivered to the ADDL Serology Laboratory by
the owner must be sealed using the veterinarian’s
label or tape bearing the veterinarian’s signature. |
| 7. |
Be aware that verification of any non-negative samples
will cause a delay in the availability of results. |
| 8. |
Samples must be received before noon on the day
BEFORE the test is scheduled to be set (started). Please see the pages 31–33for individual test
schedules. |
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9. |
If multiple tests are requested, allow extra time for
completion. |
| 10. |
Testing schedules may change to accommodate caseloads and/or holidays |
11.
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Tests performed at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (Ames, Iowa) must be submitted through ADDL. |
| 12. |
.Exports—the submitting veterinarian is responsible for informing ADDL of any special requirements (e.g., dilutions, test method), using ADDL Form 3 (buckslip). If this information is not supplied, the standard test will be performed |
| 13. |
Test regulations—for information please call:
Federal-USDA Area Veterinarian in Charge Office of the State Veterinarian
(317) 347-3100 (317) 227-0300 |
| 14. |
If there are any questions concerning submissions, please contact the ADDL Serology office at (765) 494-7451 prior to submitting samples. |