It is the gold-standard screening test for yeast, bacteria, skin cells, and inflammatory (immune) cells.

<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 2.0625rem; margin: 1.25rem 0px 2.5rem; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="the-mysimplepetlab-skin--itch-test-is-a-microscopic-exam-cytology-of-material-from-the-surface-of-your-dogs-skin-the-skin-cytology-looks-for-the-presence-of-mites-and-signs-of-infection-such-as-the-overgrowth-of-bacteria-or-yeast">The MySimplePetLab Skin &amp; Itch Test is a microscopic exam (cytology) of material from the surface of your dog&#x2019;s skin. The skin cytology looks for the presence of mites and signs of infection such as the overgrowth of bacteria or yeast.</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The <a href="https://mysimplepetlab.com/product/skin-and-itch-dog-test/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab Skin &amp; Itch Test</a> is a microscopic exam (cytology) of material (cells or discharge) from the surface of your dog&#x2019;s skin. The skin sample is collected by simply swabbing the skin surface, within skin folds, or between toes, then thinly smeared onto a glass slide and dipped in special stains in a laboratory. Skin cytology is the first test used by vets for signs of skin infection (dermatitis) such as skin discharge, scratching at the skin, or chewing paws. This time-consuming test is done in-clinic by the vet staff, either during or after the vet visit. It is the gold-standard screening test. The MySimplePetLab Skin &amp; Itch Test screens for:<a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/epithelial-cells-on-dog-skin-310606" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Epithelial (Skin) Cells</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/yeast-on-dog-skin-310612" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yeast</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/bacteria-on-dog-skin-310610" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cocci Bacteria</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/bacteria-on-dog-skin-310610" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bacilli Bacteria</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/white-blood-cells-on-dog-skin-310607" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">White Blood Cells</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/red-blood-cells-on-dog-skin-310608" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Red Blood Cells</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/skin-mites-and-mite-eggs-on-dog-skin-310605" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skin Mites and Mite Eggs</a><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">MySimplePetLab skin infection test results are designed to be shared with your vet. This saves time during your dog&#x2019;s vet visit to get to the best treatment or next step tests faster if needed. Getting to the source of the skin infection and treatment fast is important to keep your dog comfortable and avoid more permanent damage to their skin or coat. Topical or oral treatment for skin infection may involve a variety of antibacterial, antifungal, anti-itch, anti-inflammatory, or antiparasitic medications. Additional tests by your veterinarian after this skin cytology may be necessary, such as &#x201C;skin scrapes&#x201D; to look more deeply into the skin for mange mites or blood tests to look for endocrine disorders like hypothyroidism.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a data-hs-anchor="true" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></a><h4 id="learn-more">Learn More</h4><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/how-do-i-activate-my-skin-itch-test-and-collect-the-sample-189213" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Collecting a Sample for a Skin &amp; Itch Dog Test</a><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/when-should-i-use-the-skin-itch-test-229386" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When Should I Use a Skin &amp; Itch Test</a>?<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/articles/skin-itch-testskin-itch-results-next-steps-67586" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skin &amp; Itch Test Results and Next Steps</a><a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/articles/skin-itch-testskin-itch-results-next-steps-67586" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Additional Questions?&#xA0;Chat us at <a href="http://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">

What Does The Skin & Itch Test Dog Look For?

Everything you need to activate your test kit, collect the sample, and return the sample back to MySimplePetLab for processing. Results are typically reported within 24 hours of receipt of sample.

<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 2.0625rem; margin: 1.25rem 0px 2.5rem; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="everything-you-need-to-collect-samples-from-your-pet">Everything you need to collect samples from your pet!</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Skin &amp; Itch Test Kits include:<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25rem 0px 1.25rem 8px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: disc; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instruction bifold with activation code to keep for your records</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Simple test kit instructions<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25rem 0px 1.25rem 8px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: circle; color: initial;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">ACTIVATE&#xA0;online</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">COLLECT samples in swab tubes</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MAIL to lab from home</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Latex-free nitrile gloves</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Two swab packets (for two skin areas)</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Biohazard bag for sample submission</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; position: relative; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prepaid return shipping envelope (USPS Priority)</li></ul> <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MI-u9Z1cgjc?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Additional Questions?&#xA0;Chat us at <a href="http://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).

What's Included in the Skin & Itch Test Kit?

Use the 6-digit code you receive on your instruction card to Activate test at MySimplePetLab.com. Collect the sample. Mail from Home. Watch the video to learn how to safely swab your pet's itchy skin. You will be alerted by email when results are rea

<h2 id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 2.0625rem; margin: 1.25rem 0px 2.5rem; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Activate Online BEFORE mailing sample!</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Use the 6-digit code you receive on your instruction card to <a href="https://dashboard.mysimplepetlab.com/activate" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">Activate</a> test at MySimplePetLab.com. Collect the sample. <a href="https://support.mysimplepetlab.com/learning-center/how-do-i-activate-my-skin-itch-test#mail" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Mail from Home</a>.<a data-hs-anchor="true" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></a><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.875rem; margin: 2.5rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="collecting-the-samples">Collecting the Samples:</h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5rem 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Watch the video to learn how to safely swab your pet&apos;s itchy skin.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&#xA0;<div data-responsive="true" data-service="youtube" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: auto; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; position: relative; overflow: hidden; width: 540px; height: auto; padding: 0px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 256px; display: block;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 303.75px;"><iframe width="1280" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MI-u9Z1cgjc?rel=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen style="box-sizing: border-box; position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 540px; height: 303.75px; border: none;"></iframe></div></div></div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&#xA0;<ol style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25rem 0px 1.25rem 8px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: decimal; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Choose Skin Sites:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify your pet&apos;s most irritated skin areas.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fill in the form on the left with these locations.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prepare Swabs:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Put on gloves and remove the first swab packet.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Peel back the wrapper, remove and discard the tube&apos;s cap. Insert swab fully into the tube and twist gently to moisten the inner sponge.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Repeat this step with the other swab.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Apply Barcode Stickers:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Place the &quot;Skin Site #1&quot; barcode sticker vertically on one tube. The entire barcode must be visible for lab scanning.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Repeat this step with the other tube.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collect Samples:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Remove swab from &quot;Skin Site #1&quot; tube. Hold the swab in the middle of the stick. Do not let swab touch anything other than your dog&apos;s skin.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Firmly wipe and rotate the swab tip at least 5-6 times on Skin Site #1.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collect as much discharge as possible. Be careful if swabbing around your pet&apos;s eyes.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Insert the swab back into tube and press the cap firmly to seal. Repeat step 4 for Skin Site #2.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mail Samples:<ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Place swabs into biohazard bag. Seal and insert bag into the return envelope. Seal return envelope and mail from any mailbox or post office.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.625rem; margin-left: 17px; padding-left: 8px; list-style-position: unset; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Make sure you have activated your test online before mailing. </li></ul></li></ol> You will be alerted by email when results are ready. Return postage includes USPS Priority shipping (2-3 business days). Need faster results? Mail overnight using USPS Priority Express, FedEx, or UPS. Click&#xA0;<a href="https://getsupport.mysimplepetlab.com/en-US/upgrade-shipping-back-to-lab-189696" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&#xA0;to read instructions on how to upgrade shipping back to our lab.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&#xA0;<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Additional Questions?&#xA0;Chat us at <a href="http://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a>, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call us at 833-PET-TEST (833-738-8378).

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Please see our video tutorial on how to safely swab your pet's skin:. If you still cannot get the sample, chat with customer support at MySimplePetLab.com during normal business hours, email Hello@MySimplePetLab.com, or call 1-833-PET-TEST (1-833-738

<h2 id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 2.0625rem; margin: 1.25rem 0px 2.5rem; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Sometimes collecting a skin sample doesn&#x2019;t go as planned.</h2><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Please see our video tutorial on how to safely swab your pet&apos;s skin: <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MI-u9Z1cgjc?&amp;embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmysimplepetlab.gorgias.com%2F&amp;source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&amp;feature=emb_title&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 0.625rem; color: rgb(51, 71, 91); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">If you still cannot get the sample, chat with customer support at <a href="https://mysimplepetlab.com/" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);" target="_blank">MySimplePetLab.com</a> during normal business hours, email <a href="mailto:hello@mysimplepetlab.com" rel="noopener" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(45, 62, 80);">Hello@MySimplePetLab.com</a>, or call 1-833-PET-TEST&#xA0;(1-833-738-8378). We will do our best to help.

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