Shipping Info

Ship samples with request forms to

UF Veterinary Diagnostic Labs
2015 SW 16TH AV, RM VS-50
GAINESVILLE, FL  32608-1166

We offer a $15 flat-rate overnight shipping option for most samples through FedEx. Please call our central receiving office at 352-294-4726 to find out more about this service or to discuss variable rates for very large packages. We also offer courier pick-up service in Gainesville and nearby cities. Please call central receiving to schedule a pick-up 352-294-4726.

General labeling and packaging advice for all samples

  • Label the sample and include the animal name/ID number, owner’s last name, and sample type/source
  • For fluid-containing samples, use a leak-proof container and place it inside of a ziploc bag with paper towels
  • Include completed submission form(s) inside of a separate ziploc bag (in case of fluid-containing sample leaks)
  • Send samples in a cardboard box to prevent them from being crushed during transit
  • If the sample requires an ice pak, use a styrofoam cooler box inside of a cardboard box
  • To prevent breakage, pad samples with newspaper, bubble wrap, or other similar material