Shipping Information
ISDA-AHL is open Monday thru Friday 8:00-5:00, closed on State holidays.
The AHL only accepts veterinarian collected/submitted samples, with rare exceptions. Please call the lab for more information.
For regulations on shipping medical diagnostic specimens go to the Department of Transportation (DOT) website.
- A submission form and/or regulatory forms should accompany all submissions.
- Test results are provided to the submitting client.
- Fees for laboratory services will be charged to the submitting client. Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Services will not be offered to clients with accounts that are greater than 90 days past due.
- Shipping charges and laboratory charges will be added to account for specimens forwarded to a referral laboratory.
- Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) owner submitted samples, payment must be received before testing will be completed.
- Please contact ISDA-AHL personnel prior to submitting a large number of specimens.
- Submit only one animal specimen per sample—do not pool different samples together. If samples are to be pooled for testing, the lab will do so in house.
- Isolate the submission form from the samples in a waterproof bag.
- Ship frozen samples using ice packs.
- Do not put multiple loose glass tubes in a container/bag.
- Double bag any liquid, tissue, or fecal.
- If using vacutainer box, secure tubes by placing strips of packing tape across the top and adhering the tape to the tap to the box or by wrapping the entire box in foil, plastic wrap or a waterproof bag.
Primary receptacle blood tube, specimen container
Secondary packaging with sufficient absorbent for liquids
An outer packaging must be clearly marked with the words “Exempt Animal Specimen”
Samples submitted to the ISDA-AHL for regulatory disease testing (e.g. Brucellosis, Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), Trichomoniasis) delivered by anyone other than the veterinarian of record or by official carrier/courier, must be in sealed containers with veterinarian’s signature across the seal to maintain chain-of-Custody from the time of sampling until delivery to the laboratory or THE SAMPLES WILL BE REFUSED.
-Pick up clinics will call MMS at (800) 280-3058 when they have samples for pick up.
-A chain-of-custody (C-O-C) form held at the pick-up clinics will be used to track samples and for billing purposes. Pick-up clinics will need to ensure that persons dropping off samples fill in the C-O-C form which will be sent to the ISDA-AHL with that day’s samples.
-Samples must be in a sealed box or bag.
| Treasure Valley Clinic | Address | Phone | Drop off by |
| Idaho Equine Hospital ($7/day) | 16080 Equine Drive, Nampa | 208-466-4613 | 9:30 am |
| Samples from this pick-up will arrive at the ISDA-AHL same day by 1:00 pm. | |||
| Eastern Idaho Clinics | Address | Phone | Drop off by |
| Willow Creek Animal Hospital ($15/day) | 796 Iona Road, Idaho Falls | 208-529-4081 | 4:00 pm |
| Blackfoot Animal Clinic ($15/day) | 401 W. Collins Rd., Blackfoot | 208-785-1960 | 4:30 pm |
| Hawthorne Animal Hospital ($15/day) | 5011 Hawthorne Rd, Pocatello | 208-237-1149 | 4:00 pm |
| Burley Veterinary Clinic ($18/day) | 2869 Overland Ave, Burley | 208-678-5509 | 4:00 pm |
| Samples from these pick-up clinics will arrive at the ISDA-AHL next day around 8:00 am. | |||
| Southcentral Idaho Clinics | Address | Phone | Drop off by |
| Sawtooth Veterinary Services ($15/day) | 988 w. Main, Jerome | 208-324-5151 | 12:00 pm |
| Knight Veterinary Clinic ($18/day) | 220 Elmcrest, Mountain Home | 208-587-7941 | 12:30 pm |
| Samples from these pick-up clinics will arrive at the ISDA-AHL same day by end of day. Depending on sample arrival test maybe set up on the next business day. | |||
-Pick up clinics will call Fleet Street at (208) 384-0472 when they have samples for pick up.
-A chain-of-custody (C-O-C) form held at the pick-up clinics will be used to track samples and for billing purposes. Pick-up clinics will need to ensure that persons dropping off samples fill in the C-O-C form which will be sent to the ISDA-AHL with that day’s samples.
-Samples must be in a sealed box or bag.
-Each clinic sending samples on the courier will be charged $15.00/day.
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Drop off/call by |
| Weiser Veterinary Clinic | 815 W Idaho, Weiser | 208-549-0944 | 11:00 am |
| Snake River Veterinary Center | 401 N Whitely Dr, Fruitland | 208-452-7950 | 11:00 am |
| Owyhee Vet Clinic | 1 W Kansas Ave, Homedale | 208-337-4677 | 11:00 am |
| Vale Veterinary Clinic | 1590 John Day Hwy, Vale | 541-473-3231 | 11:00 am |
| Treasure Valley Vet Service | 2075 Park Ave, Nyssa | 541-372-2251 | 11:00 am |
| Samples from these pick-up sites will arrive at the ISDA-AHL same day by end of day. Depending on sample arrival, test may be set up on the next business day. | |||
Canadian Elk Sample Submission (Brucellosis Testing) - Required Paperwork
When submitting elk samples from Canada please see below for required paperwork. This list does not include shipping labels, commercial invoice or other paperwork required for international shipment. Please refer to the shipping company website (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) for instructions on packaging and shipping international shipments.
Note the shipper assumes all responsibility for complying with international shipping requirements.
See the Animal Health Lab (AHL) website for Sample Submission and Fee Schedule pages for sample type, volume and pricing information.
- Brucellosis Test Record (VS Form 4-33) Fillable Form
- Brucellosis Test Record Continuation Sheet (VS Form 4-33A) Fillable Form
- Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Declaration Fillable Form
- Veterinary Clinic Certification Statement – Example
- USDA Importation Permit
AHL Contact Information:
Animal Health Laboratory
2300 Old Penitentiary Road
Brucellosis Lab
Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 332-8570
Email: AHL@ISDA.IDAHO.GOV
The lab has an automated locker system available for customers to drop off samples outside normal business hours. The 8 lockers are secure and temperature controlled at 4 degrees centigrade to maintain sample integrity and electronic chain of custody.
To utilize these lockers, call 208-332-8570.