Breathitt Veterinary Center Submissions Policies

The BVC accepts diagnostic, regulatory, and surveillance submissions from referring veterinarians. A professional veterinary referral insures the most efficient and effective use of laboratory resources to achieve diagnostic results at the lowest cost to the owner. The referring veterinarian collects and submits appropriate specimens and completed accession forms. Test results are reported to the referring veterinarian who finalizes the diagnosis and makes recommendations for treatment.

Submitting samples, specimens, or animals to the BVC implies agreement to policies of Murray State University and the Breathitt Veterinary Center and transfers ownership of samples and property to the Breathitt Veterinary Center upon receipt unless otherwise determined by written agreement prior to submission.

See our Fees Schedule page for more details.

Submission Procedures

Biological specimens should be packaged, labeled, and shipped in accordance with federal DOT and IATA regulations. Compliance in packaging and labeling biological specimens is the responsibility of the shipper.

Please contact the BVC if you have any questions regarding shipping biological specimens. Avoid weekend and holiday delivery dates.

Some helpful links regarding shipment of biological specimens: