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Plastic
sealable containers or plastic bags (i.e. Ziplock bags). Double bag any
items which may leak.
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Include
absorbent material (i.e. paper towels) in the outer bag to collect any fluids
that may leak.
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Send
with complete history, where lesion was found, pictures of the lesions (if
any were taken), and animal identification.
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If
fresh tissues are submitted for culture, these should be shipped in an insulated
container with sufficient ice packs to ensure that sample does not rot.
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Follow
US Postal Service or any package delivery service requirements for shipping
tissues. No breakable items should be shipped through the mail. Contact
your local post office for regulations about shipping tissues through the
mail.