FTA Card

Fill the Lab submission form

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

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 a dry, cool place (avoid light and excessive humidity).
• Always wear gloves to avoid contamination of the cards.

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 a 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.

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.

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: Your Kemin representative will provide direct instructions on where to send the samples.