Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories Research Form

To submit this form, ensure all fields are correctly filled out and sign the document as required. You can submit via email to the designated lab address or fax it to the provided number. Physical submissions should be sent to the Experimental Pathology Facility at Colorado State University, 2450 Gillette Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80526.

For 2024, significant dates for form submissions include March 10 and August 15. In 2025, keep an eye on deadlines such as April 5 and September 10. Always check our website for updates and any additional important announcements.

The purpose of this form is to facilitate the submission of biological samples for diagnostic testing and research at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. It serves as a critical tool for collecting necessary information regarding samples, tests, and contact details. By ensuring all required fields are filled out accurately, users can streamline the process of analysis and reporting.

• 1. Date: The date the form is completed.
• 2. PI: Principal Investigator's name.
• 3. Contact Phone #: Phone number for inquiries.
• 4. Materials Submitted: Details of the samples submitted.
• 5. Type of Samples: Classification of the samples.
• 6. #: Numerical entry for quantity.
• 7. Wet tissue Cassettes: Number of wet tissue cassettes submitted.
• 8. Paraffin Blocks: Number of paraffin blocks submitted.
• 9. Unstained Slides: Number of unstained slides to analyze.
• 10. Test Requested: Specify the tests to be performed.'
• 11. Type: Type of histological testing requested.
• 12. H&E: Indicates if H&E staining is needed.
• 13. Unstained: Indicates if unstained slides are required.
• 14. Curls: Specify the number of curls if required.
• 15. Other: Any other specific requests or information.
• 16. Special Stain*: Request for specialized staining procedures.
• 17. IHC*: Indicates if immunohistochemistry testing is needed.
• 18. Slide Scanning: Indicates if scanning of slides is required.
• 19. Single Plane: Indicate if single plane imaging is required.
• 20. Stack: Specification if a stack of slides is needed.
• 21. Experimental: Indicates if the samples are experimental.
• 22. Pathology Facility: Indicates the facility handling the samples.
• 23. ACCESSION STICKER: Sticker for accessioning the samples.
• 24. Fund (for billing): Need to specify the fund for billing purposes.
• 25. Contact Person: Name of the contact person for queries.
• 26. Contact Email: Email for communication regarding the samples.
• 27. Type of: Requesting specific type of analysis.
• 28. Comments/Special Instructions: Provide any additional comments.
• 29. Fixation used?: To indicate if fixation methods were employed.
• 30. Decalcification used?: Specify if any decalcification was performed.
• 31. Other sample prep?: Any other sample preparations to note.
• 32. # for 10X: Specify number of 10X analysis.
• 33. # for 20X: Specify number of 20X analysis.
• 34. # for 40X: Specify number of 40X analysis.
• 35. Comments/Special Instructions: Further comments or special requests.

Failing to submit this form can lead to delays in sample processing and analysis. It may result in incomplete documentation of the samples, causing complications during the evaluation phase. Therefore, ensure that the form is submitted correctly and fully in order to avoid any issues.

• Delayed Analysis: Your samples may not be processed on time.
• Incomplete Documentation: Missing information could lead to complications.
• Rejection of Samples: Inaccurate forms may lead to rejection of your submitted materials.

• 1. Diagnostic Testing: When needing to analyze biological samples.
• 2. Research Analysis: For conducting experimental pathology research.
• 3. Clinical Trials: If samples are part of clinical testing.