STEP 1: pick some poo

freezer bag

fresh

10g

name if required

• Wrap your sample bag(s) in kitchen roll - there should be enough to absorb any fluids that might leak

• Stuff this bundle inside another zip-lock freezer bag

• This double bagging process might seem a little pointless if your sample is quite dry - but it is essential to comply with the Health & Safety regulations for posting poo samples

STEP 2: Double Bag

Wrap

Double Bag

• Wrap your sample bag(s) in kitchen roll - there should be enough to absorb any fluids that might leak

• Stuff this bundle inside another zip-lock freezer bag

• This double bagging process might seem a little pointless if your sample is quite dry - but it is essential to comply with the Health & Safety regulations for posting poo samples

STEP 3: envelope & post

Envelope

Your postcode on back

'Exempt Animal Specimen'

Address

Post

• Choose a good sized envelope or jiffy bag (A5 size works best)

• Write your postcode on the back - that's how we know its your sample

• Write: 'Exempt Animal Specimen' on the front

• Address to: 'Tomtebo, Nickley Wood, Ashford TN26 1LZ'

• Post: it will need a large letter stamp, big specimens might be a parcel