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HELP-How to ship blood for Fanconi testing

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  • AlexA

    A sticky on how to submit blood for testing would be a great help to everyone. If anyone wants to help compile the sticky from their own and other members posts and experiences, please email admin@basenjiforums.com.

    Thank you

    Basenji Forums Staff

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  • L

    Ok Folks so as promised her is the response from Liz Hansen at the U of M:

    The boxes that vaccine come in are perfect. A soft-sided cooler with a cool pack, placed inside a sturdy cardboard box will work too. It’s nothing special, just something to keep the sample from being crushed, keep it cool, and get it here safely. We’ve even had people use a Tupperware container, placed inside a box, surrounded by crushed up newspaper – that works fine too.

    Liz

    (Permission given to cross post)

    To you

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  • L

    Alex I would be more than happy to help with this, but will be out in the woods for the next couple days with the kids (YAY CAMPING). :D
    I will send you an email when I am back and see if you still need assistance. :)

    I think I am actualy kind of partial to the tupperware Idea that Liz suggested in her email to me (Easiest for me to pack safely). I will post about how my packing/shipping experience went once I send out the sample.

    To you

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  • L

    Ok so I sent out the blood samples to U of M on Wednesday (then went camping with the kids). I ended up doing the following for anyone who is interested (this was required packaging for FedEx delivery).

    Taped the stoppers on the EDTA tubes.
    Wraped each tube (4) in bubble wrap.
    placed in a tupperware with two small cold packs.
    tapped up tupperware and wrapped with a large cold pack
    placed in a ziplock bag
    placed in a box with paper towels
    sent it off.

    Hope this helps anyone looking at shipping themselves.
    Also I found a wealth of information on the FedEx site, turnes out it was a good thing I researched this as the guy at the FedEx place wasn;t sure how to deal with animal blood and had to call a regional manager.
    Lucky for me I was able to tell the manager that, yes I did have the stoppers taped and they were in a ziplock as a secondary barrier, and had enough paper towels to absorb anything that might spill if the tubes broke.

    Wish me, and Zaire luck as we wait for the results. I will let you all know how they turn out.

    To you

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  • L

    Hey ,
    does anyone know about how long it takes for the U of M to place DAN submission info on the website. FedEx shows delivered, but I do not show conformation of submidssion of DNA on Caninephenome.org.

    To you

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  • tanzaT

    @LiveWWSD:

    Hey ,
    does anyone know about how long it takes for the U of M to place DAN submission info on the website. FedEx shows delivered, but I do not show conformation of submidssion of DNA on Caninephenome.org.

    It can take anywere from 2 weeks to 2 months. They do not record until they extract the DNA.

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • L

    @tanza:

    It can take anywere from 2 weeks to 2 months. They do not record until they extract the DNA.

    Ok thank you so much Pat. That is just what I needed to know for my sanity. :D

    To you

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  • tanzaT

    @LiveWWSD:

    Ok thank you so much Pat. That is just what I needed to know for my sanity. :D

    Glad to help.. and fingers & paws crossed that it is "clear" or at least no worse then carrier

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • L

    Thank you Pat, it's nice to have others thinking good thoughts :)

    I will let you all know as soon as I get the results (Oh and after I call Katie and tell her) :)

    It' should be ok (knock on wood). Macy (Dam) is Indeterminate, but Desi (Sire) is probably clear.

    To you

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  • tanzaT

    @LiveWWSD:

    Thank you Pat, it's nice to have others thinking good thoughts :)

    I will let you all know as soon as I get the results (Oh and after I call Katie and tell her) :)

    It' should be ok (knock on wood). Macy (Dam) is Indeterminate, but Desi (Sire) is probably clear.

    Then you are fine…. worst would be a Carrier... no worries....

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • L

    @tanza:

    Then you are fine…. worst would be a Carrier... no worries....

    That's why I chose Katie. After much research into breeders in my area I was very impressed with the bloodlines she produces, and happy with how she has bred to clear any possibility of Fanconi from her bloodline.

    ALways good to wait longer to get a pup and know you chose the right breeder. :D

    To you

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