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Veterinary Sampling Cards

Sampling Submission Guidelines

An FTA card is a chemically treated filter paper designed for the collection, preservation and shipment of biological samples for subsequent nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) analysis. Certain chemicals added to the cards do lyse and inactivate bacteria and viruses to preserve their DNA and/or RNA for detection by PCR.

Request Sampling Form & FTA Card

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Fill the Lab submission form

  • Use the sample submission form to provide farm information, vet contact and sample details.
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Identify the FTA Card

  • Label the card and use the sample description area to identify each used spot. Use only a pencil as ink from a pen may run and contaminate the sample.Store unused cards in adry, cool place (avoid light and excessive humidity).
  • Always wear gloves to avoid contamination of the cards.
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Press Sample onto FTA Card

  • Apply one sample to each spot and let the FTA card partially dry to enable adherence to the paper material (soak up effect).
  • Make sure sufficient amount of sample material has been transferred to the card, directly pressing (do not rub or smear) on a sample spot.
  • Allow the samples to dry at room temperature. DO NOT heat the card.
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Put FTA Card into Bag and Seal

  • Allow the samples to dry at room temperature. DO NOT heat the card.
  • To protect your samples from environmental factors during transport, place your card into the original bag and seal it.
  • Avoid including blood or swab samples into the bag.
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Ship the Envelope with the Card and Completed Form

  • Always send the FTA cards accompanied by completed Lab Submission Form in the same envelope.

Send samples with the completed form to: Kemin Biologics, Toekomstlaan 42, 2200 Herentals, Belgium.

Request Sampling Form & FTA Card

Please fill out the form and a Kemin representative will be in contact with you shortly. 

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