PRA testing for Labs

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Thanks Lainee. That's what I thought.

WRL

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Angie, what's the pedigree on Rosa? Is she conformation bred?

WRL

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Yes she is with field back 4 generations on her mother's side. Oasis Labrador's foundation bitch was optigen B.

Angie

Optigen having another savings:

http://www.optigen.com/opt11_calendar.taf

January 02, 2012 through January 16, 2012 - Winter Discount Days
OptiGen will be offering our Winter Discount Days for online entries starting January 2nd through January 16th. Entries need to be made during that time using the code Happy2012 for the maximum discount of 25%. Clients will have up to 30 days from the date of their online request to get samples to OptiGen for testing. For more information, please contact Becky at 607-257-0301 or email genetest@optigen.com. Happy New Year!

This is a great time to get your dogs tested.
Pattie

Thanks for posting Pattie, I was just going to ask if anyone had the scoop on 'sale days'. Perfect timing :)

what is the process to get your dog PRA certified?Is there a minimum age to have dog tested?

It is a simple DNA test and can be done at any age. You send in a cheek swab or blood sample to Optigen, and they send you back the result, usually within a week or two. www.optigen.com

I did my new pup at 4 months age, and his CERF was right after the PRA results

Thanks,do you get a kit from optigen?

You do not need a "kit" to submit to Optigen. Sterile swabs must be used for swab submissions. Those are available in many locations like vets, human doctors, human pharmacies, human hospitals. Same for blood samples. Tube is a "standard" one used by vets for a lot of other testing.

You just fill out the order form online; pay by credit card ... and send off your sample to them.

Discount days coming up Jan. 2-16 ... 20% discount on all tests; and additional 25% discount if you do more than one Optigen test. Labs have two ... prcd-PRA and RD/OS.

You must order your test during the discount days period. You have 30 days to get the sample to them.

Gerry

Thanks for the info Gerry,I appreciate it
MIke