College Station - Sample Submission

The Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
Citrus Greening/Huanglongbing Sample Submission

Extension Plant Pathology unit
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Department of Plant Pathology & Microbiology,
Texas A&M University, College Station.

Follow Steps Below for Sample Submission

1. Preferably more than 10-12 leaves still attached to branches.
2. Place collected samples in a zip-lock bag or plastic bag and secure tightly.
3. Identify the sample: label the bag clearly and provide sampling date.
4. Treat each submitted sample separately. Label bags clearly so that samples can be differentiated.

Fill out the appropriate form(s) as completely as possible.

Download the form below:

1. Download the form below:
Citrus Greening Sample Form
2. Place completed form(s) in a zip-lock bag or plastic bag and secure tightly.
3. Place all samples and form(s) into one (1) zip-lock or plastic bag and secure. Make sure basic information portion of the form is easily visible.

1. Place the submission package [sample bags and form(s) in one bag] into a crush-proof box.
2. Close and secure box with packaging tape. Clearly label on box “CITRUS GREENING SAMPLES” Mail box [recommend overnight and/or courier service] to diagnostic clinic.
3. Additional Tips:
- Send sample via overnight service and early in the week to allow diagnostic clinics to start processing sample securely (prevents sitting is a hot truck over the weekend).
- Check/call diagnostic clinic (phone or website) to assess availability of diagnostic services.
- Check/call diagnostic clinic to confirm their receipt of the submitted samples.

Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab (College Station)
1500 Research Parkway, Ste A130
College Station, TX 77845