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Canine Coat and Nose Color Testing


C128-Canine Coat and Nose Color Test
German Longhaired Pointer

DNA TEST

Presence of black, red/orange and brown colors, and black or brown nose in the following breeds:
German Longhaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer

The nose is brown, the larger the better, and with nostrils well opened and broad. A spotted nose is not desirable. A flesh colored nose disqualifies. The coat may be of solid liver or a combination of liver and white such as liver and white ticked, liver patched and white ticked, or liver roan. A dog with any area of black, red, orange, lemon or tan, or a solid white dog will be disqualified. Imported dogs are occasionally black.

GENOTYPES
Please select the color of your dog to determine possible genotypes:
Genotype Main Color Nose Color Hidden Color
spsp brown and white brown none
SS solid brown brown none
Ssp solid brown brown white markings
PRICING
Any single tested allele - $55.00*
Each additional allele - $20.00*
*subject to HST for Canadian residents only.

Note: Mask gene (Em) is considered as an individual test, separate from other alleles in E locus.

To help you to calculate the proper amount, please review the following example:
Testing for 3 alleles - E, B, and D - should be calculated as $55 + $20 + $20 = $95.00.
The price will be automaticaly calculated during the process of ordering a sample collection kit.
SAMPLES
The following sample(s) can be submitted for the testing:
1. Blood sample in a lavender top tube.
2. Cheek swabs. Sample collection kit online: Order a Sample Collection Kit
TEST RESULTS
Test results are usually available in 10 Business Days from the moment the samples arrive at the laboratory. Test results can be reported by e-mail, fax, or by phone.
CERTIFICATE OF RESULT
HealthGene will provide a certificate for each test result.