4. Remove the foam-tipped swab A, DNA ID card and the polyester tipped applicator (swab B) (see
figure 1). To insure that we receive adequate DNA cells for analysis, we ask that you use both swabs for DNA collection.
5. Place the foam end of the swab A into the dog’s mouth and rub the pad in a circular motion against the inside of the cheek for several seconds, rotating the pad so that each side of the pad is used. Swab inside each cheek twice for a total of FOUR swabbings.
6. Place the DNA ID card onto a firm surface and place the foam end of the swab A onto the pink portion of the card in the center of the circle (see figure 3). Roll one side of the foam swab back and forth to transfer the dog’s cheek cells onto the card. Fold the paper flap over to cover the foam swab. Press firmly for ten seconds. Open flap, turn the swab over, place back on the DNA ID card. Repeat rolling and pressing process.
7. Remove the swab A from the DNA card and inspect the DNA ID card. For successful DNA collection, at least 50% of the circle on the DNA ID card will have changed from the original dark pink color to a lighter shade of pink to white.
8. If no area of the circle has changed color, repeat steps 5 through 7.
9. Some breeds of dogs have a dry mouth. If the DNA ID Card has not changed color after two attempts, add between 3 and 6 drops of water to the foam pad and repeat steps 5 through 7.
10. Once the color change has been observed, allow the DNA ID card to dry with the flap open for 30 minutes at room temperature.
11. The polyester tipped applicator (swab B) is a stand alone device, and does not need to be applied to a DNA ID Card. Simply collect the DNA cells using the same swabbing technique and place the swab in the prepaid envelope.
12. Write your dog’s name on the card and then place the card, both swabs and the completed Customer Information Card directly into the enclosed prepaid envelope and mail to BioPet Vet lab.
13. Your dog’s Ancestry Analysis Certificate and Breed Behavior, Health and Personality Summary will be mailed to you along with the DNA ID Card which can be used as a permanent identification tool for your dog.
1. Complete the Customer Information Card.
2. Do not feed the dog for at least 1 hour before sampling. Allow the dog to drink plenty of water. Check the dog’s mouth to ensure no food is present.
3. If sampling multiple dogs, wash hands between each animal sampling to reduce the chance of DNA contamination.
NOTE: The DNA Breed Identification Test is NOT a saliva test. Cheek cells from the inside of your dog’s mouth are required.
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