VeriSNP™ Universal Genetic Evaluation
Using our novel, state of the art DNA testing procedures, parentage, identity, genetic disease status and traits such as color can be definitively established using the VeriSNP™ Universal Genetic Evaluation.
All of this information can be determined using a single test without any extra charges added for parent verification or any of the disease or trait tests.
Feline parentage verification is a useful service for breeders. It also protects cat registries by enabling them to maintain the integrity of the various breeds of cats. Buyers know that they are purchasing a quality animal with a certified bloodline.
Feline Disease Diagnostics are also part of the VeriSNP™ universal genetic evaluation. Some of the diseases on the VeriSNP™ system include mucopolysaccharidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and polycystic kidney disease.
Traits on the VeriSNP™ system include point tests, brown, cinnamon and albinism. New traits and diseases are being added to the test at regular intervals.
Cat owners can collect DNA samples themselves quickly and painlessly by plucking hair follicles and/or taking buccal (cheek) swabs. Cats of any age and breed (even random-bred cats) can be tested.
Once your samples arrive at our laboratory, the DNA testing process begins. Each sample is labeled individually and given a unique DNA ID number.
Within approximately 2 weeks CFA will mail or email an officially certified VeriSNP™ DNA Testing Certificate showing all of the genetic information obtained from the testing.
Please Note:
Results are based on data obtained from analysis of unique DNA SNPs and other mutations in accordance with the standards and protocols set forth by DNA Diagnostics, Inc. dba Shelterwood Laboratories and Texas A&M University Animal Genetics Laboratory. The accuracy of parentage verification is based on the information and samples provided by the client. DNA Diagnostics, Inc. dba Shelterwood Laboratories and Texas A&M University Animal Genetics Laboratory does not assume responsibility for errors due to mislabeled or incorrectly sampled submissions.
DNA Parentage Testing will NOT provide information about the breed make-up of a cat at this time.
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