DNA SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS

     Here's how to take the samples:

     WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE EACH ANIMAL IS SAMPLED

     1. Remove a brush from the plastic pouch

     2. Twirl the brush on the inner cheek for 3-5 seconds.

     NOTE:  If you leave the swab in the mouth too long you increase the chance of potential contamination of the sample with food particles or bacteria.  This could inhibit the DNA reaction for analysis.

     3. Let the brush air dry for two minutes. You can place it in a cup, BRUSH SIDE UP, so that it does not touch any other surface

     4. Place the brush in an envelope provided.


     Prepare 5 brushes/dog-DO NOT PUT BRUSHES BACK INTO PLASTIC BAG

     YOU KEEP ONE BRUSH

      **Please put one brush per envelope.**

      PUPPIES MUST BE ONE MONTH OLD BEFORE SAMPLING

     Please note:In order to avoid food contamination on the brush, please withhold food for half an hour before sampling. This includes mother’s milk. Food can inhibit the synthesis of DNA
     in the laboratory.

      CHECK LIST TO COMPLETE YOUR SUBMISSION FOR THE DNA BANKING PROGRAM

     1) Using your unique Identifying Code for your dog you have completed and submitted, to the best of your ability, the online database form or have mailed a printed copy of the form to the DNA Bank.

     2) You have submitted a 3-generation pedigree to the DNA Bank (if pedigree is known).

     3) You have signed and mailed the SCARF Transfer of DNA Ownership & Release form to the DNA Bank contained in your package.

     4) You have mailed the DNA collected on cheek swabs to the DNA Bank.