How to package dead fish for shipping?

To send a dead fish to Vetofish for post-mortem examination, prepare a separate labelled, securely closed bag for each fish, absorbent material for leaks and protective transport packaging. The steps below explain packing and prompt shipment.

Bag and label

Place your fish in a plastic bag (freezer bag type). If you have several fish, use one bag per fish and remember to label them carefully.

Close the bag(s) securely, either with a tight knot or with the Zip slider.

Absorption device against liquid leaks

Add absorbent paper (Sopalin type) to the outside of the bag(s) containing the fish.

Temperature maintenance

Whether your fish is fresh or frozen, it is important to add one or two eutectic devices (or “blue block”) to your shipment.

The blue blocks must first be placed in the freezer for at least 20 hours to ensure good temperature maintenance.

Place the samples previously packaged with the blue block(s) in a plastic bag (freezer bag type). Close the bag tightly.

Packaging

Place everything in a strong cardboard box.

Fill the empty spaces in the box with crumpled newspaper.

If you have not previously paid online, add your payment check.

Sending the package

Review the timing and instructions for sending a sample for analysis, then send the parcel by express Chronopost delivery (less than 24 hours).