How Do You Extract DNA From Dog Blood?
Dog DNA testing is mainly used to determine the ancestry of dogs, confirm or contest the parentage of a puppy and to help determine breed temperaments and genetic health issues. It can also be useful for ruling out your dog being what a homeowner insurance company considers a dangerous or aggressive breed. Similar to human genes, each dog gene is present in two copies, one from the mother and one from the father. Breed-specific DNA signatures determine breed heritage. Order the test kit online or at your veterinarian’s office. Blood tests range between $100 and $200, plus any veterinarian charges. Have a veterinarian draw a blood sample of at least 1 ml, but preferably 2 ml or more, from your dog and immediately put it in an anti-coagulant tube. Turn the tube upside-down and right-side up several times to prevent clotting. Clotted samples are unacceptable. Properly identify the sample, and package it according to your test kit’s instructions. Then, send it to the lab for analysis. Log
