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.
- Cold packs are not required, but if used:
- 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
- For shipments originating outside the US, include the USDA Importation Documents available at this link: https://purdue.vet/addl-usdaimport
- 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.
