Whether you’r a bird owner, breeder, or an avian enthusiast, our DNA Sexing+PBFD Testing service offers you the convenience of performing two essential tests from a single sample collection. Determine your bird’s gender with high accuracy while also screening for Psittacine Beak & Feather Disease, a highly contagious viral disease affecting birds.
Advantages
1. Perform DNA sexing and PBFD testing simultaneously.
2. Our lab tests more than 2500 species of birds.
3. More than 99% accuracy results available within 24-48 hours.
4. More comprehensive care and treatment planning
5. Combining tests offers better value than running them independently.
Who Is the Right Customer?
This service is perfect for bird owners, breeders, avian enthusiasts, pet shops, zoos, wildlife institutions, hobbyists, and avian conservationists seeking dual diagnostics from a single sample collection.
Safety and Care
All samples are handled with utmost care in a sterile, state-of-the-art laboratory environment. Detailed guidelines for sample collection are available to download.

Sample

Blood Spot, Feather

SPECIFICATION

Tests Conducted
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Advanced PCR techniques for detecting PBFD DNA.
DNA Sexing: Advanced techniques for accurate avian gender determination.
User Requirements
Samples should be labelled with Bird ID/ Bird ring number, species name, and name of the farm and owner.
If users are planning to pool up samples for future testing, samples should be stored in airtight bags. Feather samples are generally stable for several weeks.
Sample Type
Feather samples, blood sample via nail clipping and toe pricking, or egg shell fragments.
Sample Quantity
Feathers: 4-6 freshly plucked medium feathers.
Blood: A small blood sample obtained via nail clipping and toe pricking.
Egg Shell: 1-2 small egg shell fragments.
Detailed guidelines for collection are available to download.
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours for results.

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