If you would like a request form, please call us on +27 31 267 7000 or send an email to [email protected].
However for veterinary samples, should you wish to create your order online, please login to our Vetsite (vetsite.mdsafrica.net) where you can easily create and submit your request.
*If you would like assistance with logging on or would like to know more about how to create your order online, please send an email to our IT Support ([email protected])
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What are Cookies and what information do they collect?
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We use different types of cookies:
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