Taking Blood and TSU Samples

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Taking Blood and TSU Samples

TSU DNA Samples

Sample failure can often be prevented by ensuring the sample collection process is correct.

With mail time, DNA testing can take around 2 months. FedEx’ing kits from ASA to members, and from members to the lab, can cut down this time. However, if a sample fails this time is doubled.

Below are tips for taking blood and TSU samples.

For more information please read Common Reasons for Delays in DNA Testing.

DNA How to Take Blood Samples

Demonstration: How to Collect Tissue Samples using the AllFlex Punches and Applicator

Details: Category: DNA; Created: 16 March 2016

Focus on Genetic Holds and Defect Testing

October 20, 2019 DNA

by ASA's DNA Department | Genetic defect testing and genetic holds are two of the most common subjects ASA’s DNA department handles. This month’s article will explore the most commonly-asked questions within this subject. When is genetic defect testing required? For all AI sires, herd sires, and donor dams, if risk is present on TraitTrac and not cleared by test or pedigree, the progeny will go…

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