{"product_id":"blood-spot-dna-testing-coffee-filter-paper","title":"Blood Spot DNA Testing (Coffee Filter \u0026 Paper)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eHere’s a clean, reliable way to collect and preserve a sample using the coffee filter method:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e1. Start Clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eclean hands or gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eHave \u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"305\"\u003efresh scissors or nail clippers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eAvoid cross-contamination (wipe tools with alcohol between birds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e2. Collect the Sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eClip the \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"444\"\u003every tip of the nail (quick)\u003c\/strong\u003e just enough to get a drop of blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eLet \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e1–2 drops\u003c\/strong\u003e fall directly onto the coffee filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eDo NOT smear, let it \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eabsorb naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e3. Let It Fully Dry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eAir dry for \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eat least 10–15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eKeep it in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eclean, dry area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eAvoid stacking or touching other samples while wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"761\"\u003e4. Label Clearly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eWrite directly on the filter or bag:\n\u003cul data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eBird ID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eBreed\/pen (if needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eDo this \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"891\"\u003ebefore or immediately after collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e5. Store Properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eOnce fully dry:\n\u003cul data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"981\"\u003ePlace in a place in labeled baggies. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eKeep samples \u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003ecool, dry, and out of sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e6. Ship Smart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eShip as soon as possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eTracking your sample IS recommended \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eAvoid extreme heat or humidity during transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCommon Mistakes to Avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eToo little blood (faint samples = weak DNA)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003eSmearing or layering blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eSealing before fully dry (causes mold\/degradation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eCross-contamination between birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Condon Acres","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48815519498463,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/condonacres.com\/products\/blood-spot-dna-testing-coffee-filter-paper","provider":"Condon Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}