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Mailing Address:
157 Old Bath Road
Wiscasset, Maine 04578
DNA Testing Information
DNA Testing Information
Testing Schedule:
DNA testing is conducted every weekend.
Specimen Submission Deadline:
Specimens must be received by Thursday to be processed that same week.
Specimens may be mailed or dropped off at Pink Lily Poultry.
Notification:
Customers will be notified by email when specimens are received.
Payment Policy:
Payment is required before specimens will be processed.
Payment will be accepted via Venmo @k8yeatts or via check. Check submissions may add to processing time.
Pricing:
Tests are priced and processed in sets of 5 samples.
Individual samples may be tested; however, they will be processed with others in a set of 5, increasing the risk for cross contamination. The cost for processing a single sample is $12.00 and longer processing times may be needed in order to obtain a full set of samples.
Discounts may be available for multiple samples - it never hurts to ask!
Specimen Validity:
Specimens are valid for 30 days from the date of collection.
Results:
Results will be reported via email. Photographic evidence will be available upon request.
Specimen Collection Procedures:
Materials Needed:
Step 1
Step 1
Get Ready
Pick a clean, well-lit spot to work.
Lay out clean, disinfected tools.
Step 2
Step 2
Hold the Bird Gently
Hold the bird firmly but gently.
Attach a unique leg band and record the Set # and Sample # for your records.
Step 3
Step 3
Clean Hands and Tools
Put on gloves.
Wipe the nail clippers with alcohol to sterilize.
Step 4
Step 4
Pick a Toe
Choose a small toenail—those are easier and less stressful.
Wipe the toe with alcohol to clean it.
Step 5
Step 5
Clip the Nail
Clip just a small bit of the nail, below the pink part (called the quick).
A drop of blood should appear.
Step 6
Step 6
Collect the Blood
Touch the blood drop to the coffee filter or paper.
Make sure to get 1–2 full drops.
Step 7
Step 7
Stop the Bleeding
Dip the nail in styptic powder.
Hold it there for a few seconds to stop the bleeding.
Step 8
Step 8
Let It Dry
Let the blood spots air dry.
Do NOT bag samples until dry.
Step 9
Step 9
Label and Bag Each Sample
Write the Set # and Sample # number on each bag.
Put only one sample per bag.
Step 10
Step 10
Clean Up and Send
Throw away gloves and trash.
Clean the work area and tools with bleach.
Put the dry, individually bagged samples and any needed forms in an envelope.
Mail it to the lab.
Specimen Collection Disclaimer
We make every diligent effort to minimize the risk of cross-contamination throughout the specimen handling and laboratory process. During laboratory analysis, we include negative, positive, and gel controls to monitor for contamination and ensure the accuracy of results. However, the greatest risk of contamination occurs during field specimen collection, which is outside of our direct control.
To reduce this risk, please follow these protocols carefully:
Collect samples from one bird at a time.
Use clean, sterilized tools for each collection.
Change gloves between birds.
Seal each blood sample in an individually labeled bag.
Please note: We cannot be held liable for contamination that may occur during field collection or as a result of procedures not conducted under our supervision. Ensuring sample integrity during collection is the responsibility of the individual or organization collecting the specimens. No refunds will be given for inconclusive samples.
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