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  3. Obtaining and Using the DNA Kit

Obtaining and Using the DNA Kit

  • How do I request a DNA Kit?
  • Why didn’t I receive an invitation to request a DNA Kit?
  • I was invited to request a DNA Kit, but the task is no longer available in my portal. Why can’t I still request a kit?
  • How do I use my DNA Kit?
  • Oops! I forgot to verify my DNA Kit before I shipped it back. What should I do?
  • Does my DNA Kit require special shipping or handling?
  • When will I get my dog's genomic results?
  • What if I already had my dog’s DNA analyzed?
  • What’s the difference between your genomic analysis and various commercial test kits?
  • Why might the results of your genomic analysis differ from commercial test kits?
  • Why did the DNA analysis of my dog’s sample fail?
  • What information will be in the genomic results obtained from the DNA analysis?
  • Does the DNA analysis connect my dog to close relatives like human ancestry testing does?
  • Do I have to view the genomic results obtained from the DNA analysis?
  • If the genomic results suggest that my dog is a certain breed, does that mean my dog is more at risk for breed-specific medical conditions?
  • Do the genomic results suggest that I should change anything about my dog’s routine?
  • If the genomic results suggest that my dog is a certain breed, does that mean my dog is more at risk for breed-specific behavioral traits?
  • Should I share these results with my primary care veterinarian?
  • What if I disagree with the genomic results?
  • My dog is a purebred. Why did your analysis yield a different breed call?
  • Can I change my dog’s breed in my personal portal?
  • How do I open my dog’s Genomic Report?
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