Vet Way Vet Field Kit – EDTA (Lavender) Tubes
Designed for reliable on-farm blood sampling, this kit is an essential tool for herd and flock health surveillance, especially in the face of diseases such as Bluetongue.

Key Features & Benefits

• Pre-assembled and ready-to-use collection kit featuring lavender-top tubes containing EDTA anticoagulant — the recommended specimen type for many diagnostic tests (including Bluetongue virus rt-PCR)

• Robust design for field use: suitable for collection, transport and submission of blood samples from large animals, sheep and cattle. Our veterinary field kits have been trusted by national laboratories (e.g., APHA, SRUC) for more than 25 years.

• Clear labelling, absorbent material and secure packaging to maintain sample integrity from collection to the laboratory, helping ensure accurate diagnostic results.

• Versatile for herd-health programmes: routine screening, pre-movement checks, statutory disease surveillance and outbreak investigations.

Why it matters for Bluetongue surveillance
Bluetongue is a viral disease of ruminants transmitted by biting midges (not by direct contact between animals) and poses significant economic and health risks, particularly in sheep. 
Accurate sampling is critical: for example, many Bluetongue testing protocols require EDTA whole blood as the specimen type for molecular (rt-PCR) testing.
By using a purpose-built kit such as this, veterinary practices can ensure that samples meet the pre-analytical requirements of laboratories, reducing the risk of rejected or inconclusive samples.

Ideal for

• Veterinary practices involved in herd/flock surveillance and disease monitoring.

• Pre-movement testing, statutory sampling and export certification where Bluetongue status must be demonstrated.

• Large-animal clinicians requiring a reliable, field-ready solution for blood sample collection and dispatch.

Vet Way assurance
Manufactured by Vet Way, a UK‐based veterinary wholesaler and manufacturer with over 25 years of experience supplying the major large-animal diagnostic laboratories. With our team of technical professionals and commitment to service, you’ll benefit from a trusted partner you can rely on.