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Best Practices for Johne's Sample Collection Containers

The ÈÕ±¾avÊÓƵ Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory is recommending as best practice to submit all fecal samples for Johne’s PCR testing in rigid plastic, leak-proof, screw top containers. Additional processing charges will be assessed on sample submissions received in not recommended containers.

The Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory strives to provide accurate and timely Johne’s PCR testing. By utilizing the recommended fecal sample collection containers, clients benefit by:

• Lowered risk of sample cross contamination during shipping.
• Samples can be labeled in consecutive order (1, 2, 3, etc.) streamlining accessioning.
• Reducing the need for sample recollection due to leakage during shipment.
• Minimize sample waste disposal and potential additional charges.
• Helping to keep testing costs down by reducing laboratory sample processing time.

Recommended Containers: (Can be purchased through Amazon, Fisher Sci, VWR, etc.)

• Wide-mouth, plastic, screw top containers (2 ounces or 4 ounces).
• Urine or specimen containers, screw top.
• Fecal collection container, screw cap with scoop.
• 25mL or 50mL conical tubes, screw top.

** Please submit fecal samples no larger than the size of a golf ball.**

Not recommended Containers:

• Avoid sending sandwich bags, Whirl-Pak bags or zip-seal style bags.
• Avoid sending sleeves.
• Avoid sending food containers (condiment containers, beverage bottles).
• Avoid sending tubes without screw caps, such as snap top or milk collection tubes.
• Avoid sending metal or glass containers.

** Avoid sending fecal samples larger than the size of a golf ball.**