Packaging the submission:
- Samples must be clearly labeled with appropriate patient identifiers. If samples from more than one animal are included, they should also be labeled consecutively (1, 2, 3, etc.), corresponding with the sample identification form. Include a completed submission form in a plastic resealable bag with each submission. For additional shipping instructions, please see our shipping guide.
- Select Agent submissions (Anthrax, tularemia, plague) require additional steps. For additional information, please see our Select Agent Submission Guide.
The submitter is responsible for adherence to sample shipping regulations.
Complete terms, conditions and fees.
Affordable shipping by UPS
Your shipment includes free UPS pickup at your location. Pickup can be scheduled online after you print your label. You can also give the package to any UPS driver or drop off at a UPS store. UPS ground shipping is available for $15 for packages weighing less than 30 pounds. UPS Next Day Air shipping is $30 for packages weighing less than 10 pounds. Your NDSU-VDL account will be billed monthly for your shipments. Any shipments over the weight limits will incur an additional charge. Flat rates for ground and next day air shipments are available to our clients in the continental United States. See the attached map for UPS Ground transit times to Fargo. If you have used our UPS shipping program in the past, your clinic information will populate when you enter your phone number, otherwise fill in the required fields. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us!
UPS may charge additional fees to “Schedule a pickup” if you do not already have a scheduled pick up at your location. Any additional pickup fees will be billed to your account.
Other Shipping Options:
Important: Fresh samples yield the best results. Many samples begin to degrade rapidly after collection; therefore, samples should be received by the laboratory within 24 hours whenever possible.
COURIER Address (FedEx, UPS, etc.):
NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
4035 19th Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
MAILING Address (USPS):
Important: Shipments via USPS (PO BOX) are delayed an additional day because they are delivered with mail for the entire university and require sorting. This delay may impact sample quality. Depending on the sample, this delay may result in sample rejection due to impacts to test results.
NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
NDSU Dept 7691
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050