{"title":"Blood Collection Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit comes with 0.2 mL PCR tubes, collection baggies, blood stop, and alcohol prep pads needed for sample collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bloodcollectionkit","title":"Blood Collection Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Safety \u0026amp; Prep Notes (Read First)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWork in a clean area. Wash your hands or wear fresh gloves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a new sterile needle, clippers, or tool for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeach bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to prevent mixing DNA between birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel everything clearly with the bird’s ID (band number, toe punch, name, etc.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect from healthy birds. For very young chicks (day-old or a few days old), smaller drops are enough for DNA tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave styptic powder (or flour\/cornstarch) ready to stop bleeding quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasiest Method for Most Backyard Flock Owners: Toenail Clip (Blood Spot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the simplest and least stressful for small birds\/chicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Restrain the bird gently- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold it securely but calmly (tuck under your arm for chickens, or have help for larger birds). Cover the head with a towel if it helps calm them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean the toenail-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wipe the nail with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab or ball. Let it dry for 5–10 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClip the nail-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse clean, sanitized nail clippers. Clip just enough to nick the quick (the vein inside the nail, about 2\/3 from the base. A small drop of blood should appear. (Don’t cut too much!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect the blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet the first drop form.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTouch a clean blood collection card, filter paper, or plain white paper to the drop. Aim for a small spot (pea-sized or smaller is often enough tiny samples work better for DNA extraction).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can get 2–3 small drops if needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop the bleeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Dip the nail in styptic powder or press with a clean cloth\/cotton for a minute or two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Place the dried sample in its own labeled plastic bag or envelope. Seal it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepeat for each bird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with fresh tools\/gloves to avoid any cross-contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.2pcr tubes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebaggies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblood stop powder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealcohol prep pads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Condon Acres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054930378975,"sku":"","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/condonacres.com\/collections\/blood-collection-kit.oembed","provider":"Condon Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}