Sample instructions

The basics

collect within first 2-3 days after onset of clinical signs
For production animals: samples of up to 5 living animals from different pens can be collected with the same swab to increase the sensitivity of pathogen detection at a herd level
Samples from dead animals are only recommended if tissues are fresh and do not show signs of post-mortem lysis, collected within <12h after mortality and if the animal was stored at 4°C
Ensure proper cooling (4°C) of samples Freezing of samples is not recommended.

How to use our sampling kit

You will collect samples with our new, patent-pending swab. This swab can immediately be used to purify the pathogens (viruses & bacteria) in your sample. Standardization of the sample collection will ensure high-quality material is available for the PathoSense analysis. Learn how to collect samples and to use the swab for the different use cases:

Sample collection for respiratory disease

Here we describe good practices for upper and lower respiratory sample collection in different animal species.

Sample collection for enteric disease

Here we describe good practices for enteric (e.g. diarrhea, enteritis...) sample collection in different animal species.

Sample collection for reproductive disease

Here we describe good practices for reproductive problems (e.g. mummies, early birth...) in different animal species.

Sample collection for systemic & other disease

Here we describe good practices for systemic (e.g. fever) & other sample collection in different animal species.