COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS
First, a few quick notes…
If these instructions are followed closely, the DNA
sample collection process will be very easy. The process is facilitated
by using a helper. This allows one person to hold the horse's
head while the second person collects each sample.
Our lab needs all three swabs for analysis, so please
protect them.
To avoid sample contamination from food, please withhold food from horse overnight.
Collect the swabs first thing in the morning, before the horse has a chance to eat.
Horses may have access to water at any time.
Please collect three (3) swabs from each horse and
return to VetGen by regular mail. The samples are stable for several
weeks without refrigeration and do not need to be returned by
express mail. (International customers please use air mail.)
Procedure
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1. Wash hands before sample
collection and between horses if more than one horse
is being tested. (To avoid DNA contamination, always complete
sample collection for one horse before beginning sample collection
on additional animals.)
2. Peel open the swab package part-way beginning at the arrow.
3. Remove the swab, being careful not to touch the bristles.
4. Place the swab between the cheek or lip and gum of the horse being tested.
5. Firmly brush against the inside surface of the cheek or lip (using a rolling technique) for about 15 seconds to collect cheek cells (not saliva).
6. Place the swab back in the original package.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 with the two other swabs.
8. Fill out requested horse information on the back of each swab package and the order form and return by regular mail. VetGen will send you results within two weeks of receipt of the completed kit.
GenTest Shipping Address
GenTest, P.O. Box 239, Miller, NSW, 2168
Phone/Fax: 0(2) 9600 7958, Mobile: (0400) 800667
