Sending Specimens
Sending specimens to our labs is a very easy process.
CEM cultures: 3 culture swabs (Aimes media in charcoal) from 3 sites at 3 time points. Cultures must be plated no more than 48 hours after they are obtained.
EIA blood: Requires 1ml of clear serum
Histopathology specimens: Tissue in 10% buffered formalin
Fecals: Requires about 5 grams of fresh feces transported in our (free) fecal container or in a zip-lock baggie.
All specimens must be accompanied with a completely filled in form.
Drop-offs and pick-ups are located at our postal address. There is someone always there Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For after hours, week-end or holiday drop-offs or pick-ups, it's best to call ahead to schedule it. Please call (508) 450-2864 if no one answers the door.Mailing Address to send specimens:
New England Horse Labs
7 Lenora Street
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 757-9100
Click here for our Supply Request Form
What We Offer:
- Daily Specimen pick-up*
- Pre-Paid, pre-labeled, UPS
shipping boxes - Specimen drop-off box
- On-line results available
minutes after the test is
completed - Batch results Faxed daily
- Certificates mailed daily
- Testing while you wait (please call ahead of time)
- We file the state copy for you
*Specimen pick-up offered in certain areas and/or seasons. Contact us for more information.
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