Blood Sample Submission Protocol

Blood Sample Collection

• Draw 2 to 3 mL of whole blood into an EDTA tube (lavender-topped tube in the USA).
  • For small dogs or young puppies 1 to 2 mL is okay.
• Gently invert tubes to distribute the anticoagulant.
  • Do not spin, extract plasma, or do anything further.
• Label the sample with the dog’s call name and the owner’s last name.
• Refrigerate (do not freeze) if the sample is being held for a day or more before shipping.

Forms

• Please download and complete the Canine Genetics Individual Dog Submission Form.
• Complete a submission form for each dog and include it with the sample shipment.
• For multiple puppies from the same litter, the Litter Submission Form may be used.

Fees & Payment

• All fees are listed on the corresponding test website and payment at the time of submission is required.
• If you are requesting multiple tests to be run on the same dog, select the discounted “Combo Test” option.
• Submit payment by visiting https://purdue.vet/addl-touchnet, and print a copy of the receipt.
• Samples must be shipped with a copy of your receipt.

Shipping

• Place tubes for each dog into individual, leakproof plastic bags or a hard-plastic container.
  • Examples: pill bottle or syringe casing.
  • Pack in an outer leakproof, plastic bag with absorptive material to contain any leaks.
• Pack the sample in a small box or padded envelope.
  • Cold packs are not required, but if used:
    • Place the cold pack inside a leakproof, plastic bag to control moisture and prevent leakage.
• Ideally, ship the sample immediately. If you are waiting to ship, please refrigerate (do not freeze).
• Ship to arrive within 2-7 days of collection (US Postal Service, UPS, FedEx; For Canada, Purolator is recommended).
  
  • Samples do not need to be sent overnight.
• Write "Exempt Animal Specimen" on the outside of the shipping container.
  • For shipments originating outside the US, include the USDA Importation Documents available at this link: https://purdue.vet/addl-usdaimport
    *Required for shipments originating outside of the US
• Send package with samples and ALL FORMS (in a separate leakproof plastic bag) to: 
  ADDL – Canine Genetic Tests
  406 S. University Street
  West Lafayette, IN 47907
  USA
  

Questions?

Contact the diagnostic lab by email at addl@purdue.edu.