For this DNA test we can accept: Feathers, Blood (EDTA), Blood (Heparin), Tissue, Swab, please contact Dr. Van Haeringen Laboratorium if you wish to submit other material as listed.
Throughput
Normally the result can be expected within 5 working days. This throughput is based upon the day the sample has arrived at the laboratory including a fully filled-in and signed sample submission form.
Breeds
This DNA test is not dependent on the kind of breed.
Background
In many species, looking at an individual does not reveal the sex. In e.g. birds, males and females show no differences that may be used to identify the sex of a bird. Sex determination is based on a DNA test, in which the sex chromosomes (X, Y in animals and humans and W, Z in birds) are visualized. The DNA test reveals the sex of most species.
Testspecific information
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Inheritance
The sexe is inherited via sex chromosomes.
Treatment
Sex determination is no disease. For these requests, the question of the possibility of treatment is not relevant.
Location
All cells with a nucleus contain the same sexchromosomes.
Result
The result of a sex determination shows, which sexe an animal has.