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Sampling and sample submission instructions
1. Acceptable sample format:
A. Liquid blood (2 to 5 mL) in EDTA tubes
(purple top) (Preferred Format)
B. Semen (2 to 5 mL) in sample tubes
C. Tissue such as pig tail, sample from ear or Biotag
Blood cards can no longer be accepted for IGF2 testing because of poor DNA quality.
Avoid any potential cross contamination between samples.
Keep the samples at a cool temperature (4�C) for temporary storage. If
the samples are to be stored for a long time, they should be frozen. In that
case the blood should be taken in plastic EDTA tubes, since glass tubes may
break after thawing.
2. Label the sample
properly. The label should be permanent and clearly readable.�
3. Supply all the
required sample information according to the following format (see example
below in point 10):
A. The label on the sample can be different from the tattoo, but should
not be longer than 5 digits.�
B. Please use the breed abbreviations in capital letters as listed below
in point 9.
C. Only one digit (M or F) is accepted for sex.
D. Tattoo is exactly 10 digits, including spaces. First four digits for
herd letters, next for the within herd ID and the last digit for year letter
(see example below).
4. A hard copy of the
completed form must accompany the samples; an electronic copy of the completed
form in a Microsoft Excel file must be emailed to: DNAtest@lsd.uoguelph.ca
prior to sample submission. The form can be downloaded as an Excel file from CCSI's website.
5. A cheque payable to "Canadian Centre for Swine
Improvement" or "CCSI" for $75+GST/sample must accompany the
samples($70/sample +GST if 60 or more blood samples in same batch)
6. Send samples by
courier to the address below:
IGF2 Program, Laboratory Services,
Telephone: (519) 767-6210
7. Please contact the
lab at (519) 767-6210 or "DNAtest@lsd.uoguelph.ca" for any questions
regarding sampling, sample submission and results.
8. Please contact CCSI
(613-233-8872) or projects@ccsi.ca for any invoice issues or information requests
regarding the IGF2 program.
9. Please use the
following abbreviations for breed names:
BE-Berkshire, DU-Duroc,
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Label on |
Sample Type |
Breed * |
Sex * |
Tattoo * |
Sampling |
LAB USE ONLY |
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# |
�sample |
(blood, semen, tissue) |
2 digits (see note) |
1 digit������ (M, F) |
10 digits |
date |
Sample |
Condition |
1 |
12345 |
Blood |
HA |
M |
ABCD 1008A |
2005.08.16 |
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2 |
22223 |
Semen |
DU |
M |
ABCD 1104A |
2005.08.17 |
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3 |
4444K |
Pig tail |
YO |
M |
ABCD12101A |
2005.08.15 |
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4 |
1188 |
Blood |
LA |
F |
ABCD 336A |
2005.08.17 |
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5 |
88809 |
Blood |
YO |
M |
AB 11702A |
2005.08.15 |
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