Where is the best place to get CNM test? Noticed DDC, vetdnacenter.com has a special going for multiple dogs/tests. Was thinking of doing coat color as well. Thoughts?
Testing for CNM... Who do you use?
Jen Marenich
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Where is the best place to get CNM test? Noticed DDC, vetdnacenter.com has a special going for multiple dogs/tests. Was thinking of doing coat color as well. Thoughts?
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Ditto......
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Excellent! That's what I was looking for. Wasn't sure what companies were widely accepted as legit.
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Paw Print Genetics is another great and affordable option. They'll get blasted on here since they "didn't invent the test"... Bc lord for it a bunch of conservative gundog folk (like myself) actually encourage some free market economy!
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Jen,
Are you testing single dogs or a litter of pups? If you are testing a litter be sure to contact Marilyn Fender, as they will put a priority on the testing so that as a breeder you can get results back quickly before the pups head to their new homes. As well, the testing price of a litter is per pup until you reach 6 pups. If you are testing more than 6 pups in a litter, it is that maximum 6 pup pricing whether you are testing 6 or 12 pups.
Are you testing single dogs or a litter of pups? If you are testing a litter be sure to contact Marilyn Fender, as they will put a priority on the testing so that as a breeder you can get results back quickly before the pups head to their new homes. As well, the testing price of a litter is per pup until you reach 6 pups. If you are testing more than 6 pups in a litter, it is that maximum 6 pup pricing whether you are testing 6 or 12 pups.
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Thanks everyone for your input!
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I have had no trouble with Alfort--emaili results in less than two weeks.
Since I have a CNM carrier, I won't consider a stud dog cleared with one of the other laboratories. I need to be as sure as possible that the results are accurate. Too many inaccurate results reported from the other labs early on.
Meredith
Since I have a CNM carrier, I won't consider a stud dog cleared with one of the other laboratories. I need to be as sure as possible that the results are accurate. Too many inaccurate results reported from the other labs early on.
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I sent a sample to Alfort on 5/5/14, received notification it arrived on 5/12/14, and received results today 5/16/14. I did not do the rushed sample either, just a regular sample.
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I mailed a sample to Alfort on 04-29-2014, received notification it arrived on 05-12-14, and I also received my results today (05-16-14) by e-mail. I also did the regular sample. No problems at all.
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DITTO! On all counts.
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Because I want the dog's identity verified, I have my doc scan the microchip and confirm the dog matches the form. I then collect the sample in front of him and then ship it off. I usually do tests like this when I am in his office for another reason and then there is no charge for verifying the dog's identity.
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Ditto, Use the folks that developed the test
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You pay for what you get in this life. Write that down.
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I didn't say they were cheap. And their CNM test results are accepted by the OFA now. So the OFA will write that down.
I was amazed that I actually had to mail stuff to France the first time I ever did testing in 2012 and was a bit concerned too. Got test kits for CNM, EIC and PRA each from their different original sources. Took all 3 kits to Vet for her to validate dog's ID. We swabbed and filled out forms together. Sent all off same day and got results all back very quickly. Was initially concerned about the out of country thing too, but with email results it was fast. I got a conformation email on 5/11 that CNM test kit was received, never got that step from other two. Got Optigen PRA results 5/15, CNM results 6/1, and EIC results 6/6. I did not pay to rush any kits to labs or for any results. Hope that info helps. I didn't document what day I mailed everything off, I could go back and look up date of Vet appointment if you really need it, but this gives you comparable times.
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