Alcohol Fixed Sample Collection is Strictly Confidential!
Blood or tissue samples
are generally required for gene hunting projects. Testicles and ovaries can
be used from cats that are being altered. Veterinary clinics that would like
to collect many samples for the diversity project may find this protocol useful.
Complete ovaries and testicles can be stored in 70% alcohol in a leak-proof
vial. The ovaries and testicles should be sliced open to allow penetration
of the alcohol. Many samples can be stored and then shipped at one time. Serum
(red top) tubes can be used to store and ship the samples. Other containers
can also be used. Do not put more than one ovary or testicle from different
cats in the same container!
Instructions
for sending alcohol fixed samples:
Samples do not need to be
sent by overnight courier and should be fixed for at least several days prior
to shipment.
Tissues should be sectioned
for complete penetration of the alcohol into the tissue.
You must package the sample
as described below, thus be prepared with the packaging.
Notify the lab that the
sample is being shipped. Please send an e-mail to the lab The
Lyons' Den or call: (530) 752-7127. Please provide your contact information,
especially your own phone and or e-mail address, so that we can notify you
of the sample's arrival.
Please include details on
the sample, such as a pedigree and project information. Many samples come
to the lab and may be processed by various individuals. Samples should be
listed as random bred or the cat's breed.
Packaging Instructions:
Place the container with the
tissue in a zip lock baggie with paper towels .
Place the sample(s) in a small
box.
The sample(s) can be sent by
regular mail and at room temperature.
Many projects have special
funding thus the cost for the collection of samples for these projects can
be re-imbursed. Re-imbursement can be made directly to the owner or the veterinary
clinic. The owner will have to provide a proper mailing address, phone number
and social security number to be established as a vendor by the university.
Re-imbursement should take only a week or so. Re-imbursement can also be made
directly to the veterniary clinic if they will accept a payment after the
procedure. Invoices should be sent with the samples or by a separate mailing.
All samples are for research
purposes only. Any donations of sampling costs and shipment expenses is greatly
appreciated!
Last update: November 30, 2004 This site is under continual
development. Please visit again soon! Many of the current pages are the place
holders for future information. Please provide suggestions to the webmaster:
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