PBBNZ :: DNA Testing

Collecting Hair Samples

Background

DNA is contained in the root of the hair, not in the shaft itself. It is therefore essential that the hair roots (which are clearly visible as bulbous protrusions) are attached to the plucked hairs submitted for DNA analysis.

Sample

It is important that hairs submitted for DNA analysis are clean and dry. Moisture, combined with faecal contamination, degrades the DNA, impacting on our ability to obtain a result.

1) Select 10-20 tail hairs and pluck with a rapid sharp motion. Repeat the procedure to obtain about 30 to 40 hairs.

2) The hooked or bulbous hair roots plucked from under the skin should be clearly visible.

3) If the samples are contaminated with faeces, trim the distal end (opposite end to the bulbs). Place the hairs in a PBB DNA envelope which should be labelled with the unique identity of the subject from which the sample was collected.

Testing Details and Pricing

PARENTAGE AND PROFILING

DNA Profile (Includes Parent Verification)

$35.00 per sample

Parent Verification (Progeny Sample Only)

$27.00 per sample

SINGLE GENE TESTS

Myophosphorylase Deficiency

$32.00 per sample

Mannosidosis

$32.00 per sample

Red Factor Screening

$42.00 per sample

Fawn Calf Syndrome

$40.00 per sample

Hypotrichosis

$32.00 per sample

Hypotrichosis & DNA Profile Combined

$55.00 per sample

Arthrogryposis Multiplex(AM)(Curly Calf)

$50.00 per sample

Neuropatic Hydrocephalus(NH)

$50.00 per sample

AM or NH on sample previously tested

$40.00 per sample

NH & AM combined

$70.00 per sample

Special Discounts may be given for bulk testing

CONDITIONS

All prices are GST exclusive.

Prices listed are only available to breed society members (under the PBBnz umbrella) as part of the society registration.

A surcharge of $10.00 will be added for semen and other tissue samples to the prices listed.

While every care will be taken by PBBnz with samples submitted by members, PBBnz is not responsible for any loss or damage that may occur through any source whatsoever. It must be clearly understood that the owner of the samples indemnify PBBnz against any claim.

PAYMENT

Payment will be due within 30 days of results being reported and will be debited to your breed society account.

SAMPLE STORAGE

Sample storage is free if parent profile and sample is stored with PBBnz.

DNA Testing & Sampling Guide

Collecting Hair Samples

Testing Details and Pricing

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