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 High‐quality samples are essential for optimizing the laboratory testing to be performed. The best sample should be chosen based on the suspected compound/analyte. Communication with the laboratory about specific samples to obtain and submit often improves the outcome.Blood (whole blood – not clotted) (serum/plasma). Avoid hemolysis. Some compounds may require specific collection tubes (check with laboratory).Saliva.Ocular fluid.Urine.Hair.Bile/stomach contents.Liver/kidney/spleen.Injection site/muscle.Materials found in the animal’s environment (syringes, unlabeled pharmaceuticals, tongue ties, feed remnants, dietary supplements/botanicals, etc.).

 The minimum volume for collection will depend on the number of tests to be performed on the sample(s). Check with the laboratory before collection, whenever possible.

 Store samples under appropriate conditions for the analyte.