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All others will be returned to sender as NOT DELIVERABLE.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pe.usps.com\/FederalRegisterNotice\/Index\">https:\/\/pe.usps.com\/FederalRegisterNotice\/Index<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out the Department of Veterinary Pathology <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vpath\/wp-content\/uploads\/Histopath-submission-Master-080520.pdf \">Histopathology Submission form<\/a> and submit it with the specimen<\/li>\n<li>Place the biopsy specimen in a sealed wide-mouthed container with 10% neutral buffered formalin at 10-20 times the bulk of the tissue (ensure adequate fixation before shipping)<\/li>\n<li>Tighten the lid on the container and secure by wrapping with parafilm (no tape)<\/li>\n<li>Attach the formalin sticker to the container and label with the clinic, owner&#8217;s name, animal&#8217;s name and specimen type.<\/li>\n<li>Place the container in a plastic bag with absorbent material (e.g. paper towels) and ship in a sturdy box by the carrier of your choice to:<br \/>\nDepartment of Veterinary Pathology<br \/>\n2703 Veterinary Medicine<br \/>\nIowa State University<br \/>\nAmes, IA 50011-1250<\/li>\n<li>Information regarding special <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vpath\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mailing20Specimens-1.pdf \">winter shipping instructions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Procedure for using <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vpath\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cucumber20procedure.doc.pdf \">cucumber slices to orientate small biopsy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Supplies<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vpath\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mailer20Request-1.pdf \">Request shipping supplies<\/a> (boxes, specimen jars, bags and formalin stickers). 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