General

Now everyone can discover the breeds present in their mixed-breed dog with the DNA Breed Identification Kit. It uses a simple and harmless DNA collection process that can be performed at home. Just swab the inside of their mouth and mail it in. It's easy, accurate and affordable! 

• Discover the breeds present in your mixed breed dog.
• Get a better understanding of your dog’s behavior, personality and potential health risks.
• Simple and harmless collection technique that you can do at home.
• In about 3 weeks you'll receive your results.
• You'll also receive:  Ancestry Analysis Certificate; behavioral, health and personality summary; and a guide to understanding your results. 

 

Directions

Remember to use both swabs on one Dog.

1. Complete the Customer Information Card

2. Keep food away from the dog for at least one hour prior to collecting the sample.

3. If sampling multiple dogs, be sure that they are separated for more than one (1) hour before testing. Sample ONE at a time and complete the entire process before proceeding to the next dog, to avoid any cross contamination of the DNA samples. During this time keep the dogs away from any shared toys, food and water dishes.

4. Remove the polyester tipped applicator from the paper sleeve and brush the inside of the dog’s cheek. Rub and swirl the swab FIRMLY for at least 10 seconds. To ensure better cell collection, press on the outside of the dogs check as you swab. This will not injure the cheeks in any way. This test is a cell based test. To work properly there must be a large amount of cells collected. The firmer and longer the swabbing process, the better the chance of getting a good DNA sample.

5. Allow the swab to completely air dry for at least thirty (30) minutes before returning it to the paper sleeve.

6. Repeat the swabbing process with the second swab.

7. Write the dog’s name on the swab sleeve.

8. Place the samples and Customer Information Card in the prepaid envelope and return to BioPet Vet Lab. Be sure to return both swabs

If submitting samples for more than one dog, repeat steps 1 through 7 for each dog separately. Be sure to avoid any sample cross contamination, and correctly label the envelope for each swab. Each dog’s sample must be submitted in a separate envelope to avoid cross contamination.

Please allow 7-10 days for your sample to arrive at our lab. Processing time from this point will be 2 weeks.

Package Contents

Each Kit Contains:
   -Paper Sleeve with 2 DNA Collection Swabs
   -Return Envelope

Your dog’s Ancestry Analysis Certificate and Breed Behavior, Health and Personality Summary will be mailed to you within two weeks after receipt of your sample.

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