Anthrax Testing

Samples should be securely sealed inside a suitable container (strong plastic bag for plaster or lidded plastic pot for soil) and wiped down with disinfectant, and then securely sealed inside another strong plastic bag and disinfected again.

PLEASE DO NOT USE GLASS CONTAINERS OR SEND SHARPS SUCH AS SCALPELS AS THESE POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO OUR STAFF – such samples will not be processed.

Paperwork identifying the samples and the sender must be included. Please quote any relevant PO number associated with the work.

Once all samples have been collected and packaged, they should be placed inside of a strong box. A strong “Jiffy Bag” (padded mailing envelope) can be used as an outer container for a small number of plaster samples.

The box should then be packed to ensure the samples remain intact during transit and adequate absorbent material (e.g. paper towelling) should be used to absorb any potential spills.