Collecting your samples
Welcome to the Runyans Roost Poultry Lab sample collection guide. Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure accurate and reliable DNA testing results. Proper sample collection is crucial for the success of your poultry DNA testing. We're here to help you through every step of the process.
Gather your tools
You will need:
Alcohol wipers
Toe nail clipper
Bands (to identify each bird)
Triangle-shaped coffee filter collection paper
Small plastic baggies
Large plastic baggie to put the small baggies into
Permanate Marker to mark the lable # (this is not the band #, be sure to cross-reference the band # to bag # for your records)
Cornstarch to stop any bleeding
Avoid cross-contamination
The single most important thing to remember when collecting poultry DNA samples is to avoid cross-contamination. This ensures the integrity of your test results. Clean the chick's toenail with a alcohol wipe and let it dry before snipping to gather the blood drops. Clean the nail clippers the same way between each sample taken and clean your fingers also. Place each sample in its own, individual plastic baggy. Clearly label each baggy with a unique number (e.g., #1, #2, #3, etc.). Make sure the number on the bag matches the number you put in the order form.
Important considerations
We understand you may have some concerns when collecting and shipping your samples. We strive to make this process as easy as possible and want you to feel confident in sending your samples to Runyans Roost Poultry Lab. We encourage you to contact us with any questions!
Ready to send your samples?
Once you've collected your samples, please review our Shipping Instructions page for guidance on how to properly package and ship your samples to
Runyans Roost Poultry Lab. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!