Small Milk Sample Kit for Dairy Herd Diagnostic Testing

Price range: $35.00 through $65.00

The Small Milk Sample Kit provides the supplies needed to collect and submit up to 10 milk samples for dairy herd diagnostic testing. The kit includes milk sample vials with preservative, a sample submission form, and a prepaid shipping box addressed to the laboratory. Milk samples can be submitted for mastitis testing, Johne’s disease testing, milk pregnancy testing, BLV testing, BVD testing, A1/A2 testing, and other dairy diagnostic services.

  • Includes supplies for up to 10 milk samples
  • Sample vials contain milk preservative
  • Prepaid shipping box addressed to the laboratory
  • Available with standard or expedited shipping

Testing services billed separately

 

Description

Each Small Milk Sample Kit includes:

  • 10 milk sample vials with preservative
  • Sample submission form
  • Prepaid shipping box addressed to the laboratory

Need to submit more samples? The Large Milk Sample Kit, includes supplies for up to 60 samples.

Tests Available

Milk Samples

Milk testing can help dairy producers monitor herd health, investigate disease concerns, confirm pregnancy status, and identify animals for management or breeding decisions.

Milk samples collected with this kit may be submitted for a variety of diagnostic tests, including: mastitis, Johne’s disease, pregnancy, BLV, BVD, A1/A2.

Milk samples may also be submitted for other laboratory services offered through CentralStar.

How to Use

  1. Collect milk samples using the provided vials.
  2. Label each sample with the appropriate animal identification.
  3. Complete the sample submission form.
  4. Package samples according to instructions.
  5. Ship using the prepaid box provided with the kit.

Shipping Options

Standard Shipping

  • U.S. Postal Service
  • Estimated delivery: 3–18 days

Expedited Shipping

  • UPS
  • Estimated delivery: 3–5 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many samples can I submit?
The kit includes collection supplies for up to 10 milk samples.

Is testing included?
No. The kit includes collection and shipping materials. Diagnostic testing is billed separately.

Do the vials contain preservative?
Yes. All sample vials included in the kit contain milk preservative.

What diagnostic tests can be performed using milk samples?
Common milk-based diagnostic tests include mastitis testing, BLV testing, BVD testing, Johne’s disease testing, milk pregnancy testing, and A1/A2 testing. Additional testing options may be available.

When should I choose expedited shipping?
Expedited shipping may be preferred when faster sample delivery is needed or when submitting time-sensitive samples.

Do you offer a larger milk sample kit?
Yes. If you need to collect and submit more than 10 milk samples, the Large Milk Sample Kit includes supplies for up to 60 samples and may be a better option for herd-wide testing projects.

Additional information

Shipping

Standard Shipping – USPS, Expedited Shipping – UPS