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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I accidentally drop the brush? How do I return the swab?
The goal is to collect as many cells from the cheek as possible Instructions should be provided with the swab, including how and
VetBooks.ir with visible dirt or debris from the floor, order a new brush and use Do I need to refrigerate?
where to submit it.
and prevent contamination. If your brush is obviously contaminated
it to get a new sample.
The instructions should tell you if you need to refrigerate the sample;
My pet’s teeth touched the swab. Is this okay? most samples do not have to be refrigerated or chilled for shipping.
Yes, simply make sure to brush the cheek for the entire 30 seconds.
Practice Stamp or Name & Address
Also available in Spanish.
From Cohn and Côté: Clinical Veterinary Advisor, 4th edition. Copyright © 2020 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
