Instructions for Sample Collection HORSE
What is included in the test kit?
How do I proceed?
Step 1: Labelling of plastic bags
- 1. Stick one of the barcodes on the bag.
- Use one bag per horse.
- Remaining barcodes can be discarded.
Step 2: Sampling
- 1. Preparation:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before sample collection.
- 2. Pluck out hair:
- Take a strand of 10-20 mane or tail hairs and pluck them out by the root.
- For foals that are still suckling, it is advisable to remove tail hair to avoid contamination with foreign DNA from the mare.
- 3. Put the hair in the bag:
- Place the plucked hairs in the plastic bag provided.
- If you have not ordered a test kit, you can use an unused envelope or a fresh ziplock bag.
Step 3: Shipping the sample material
- 1. Packing and shipping:
- Place the labelled bag with the hair in the enclosed return envelope together with the request for examination.
- Put sufficient postage on the envelope and send it to the provided address.
- If you have not ordered a test kit, you can use a conventional envelope.
- 2. Further notes:
- Use the barcode number for any queries (this is also stored online under "Your orders").
- You will be informed as soon as the first results are available.
