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class="page-article"> <header> <h4> Guidelines for Submitting Frozen Semen for Genetic Testing </h4> </header> <div class="page-article-content"> <p> Paw Print Genetics accepts frozen semen for genetic screening if the following criteria are met: </p> <ol> <li>The semen has been processed and preserved at a canine semen storage company.</li> <li>At least half of a straw or 3-4 frozen pellets are available for testing.</li> </ol> </div> <div class="alert alert-danger alert-sm bottomless"> <strong>Note: </strong> These guidelines are intended for those who desire genetic testing on deceased stud dogs. </div> </article> <article class="page-article"> <header> <h4>Sample Submission:</h4> </header> <div class="page-article-content"> <ul class="aligned-list"> <li> Semen should be submitted in a 1.5 or 2 ml microcentrifuge tube or screw cap vial labelled with the dog's unique identifying information (i.e. call name and Paw Print Genetics dog identification number which is obtained/assigned after placing your order). </li> <li> Whole straws can also be submitted. </li> <li> Samples do not need to be kept frozen but should be packaged in a Styrofoam container with frozen ice packs. </li> <li> The Styrofoam container should be placed into a cardboard shipping box when possible and shipped overnight. </li> <li> Please do not send samples on Fridays or for Saturday delivery. </li> <li> Please contact the laboratory with the tracking number. </li> <li class="text-danger"> Frozen Semen samples cannot be accepted in Ayr. If you are a UK Customer and wish to send Frozen Semen, please contact client services. </li> </ul> <ul class="aligned-list"> <li> Place your genetic testing order on the <a href="/">Paw Print Genetics website</a>. </li> <li> Once your order has been completed on our website, print your requisition form, review and sign the bottom and place the form in a sealable plastic bag. </li> <li> The requisition form in the sealed plastic bag should be placed in the box with your semen sample(s). </li> <li> <p> If you order a kit from us, the return address labels and return packaging will be supplied. If you choose to source your own kits, they will need to be returned to the addresses below </p> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-5"> <ul class="list-unstyled bottomless"> <li> <strong>For shipments via USPS</strong> </li> <li>Paw Print Genetics c/o Neogen</li> <li>4131 N. 48th St.</li> <li>Lincoln, NE 68504</li> <li>USA</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-7"> <ul class="list-unstyled bottomless"> <li> <strong>For <u>overnight and 2 day</u> shipments via (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.)</strong> </li> <li>Paw Print Genetics c/o Neogen</li> <li>4131 N. 48th St.</li> <li>Lincoln, NE 68504</li> <li>USA</li> </ul> </div> </div> <br> <div class="row" > <div class="col-lg-4 col-sm-5"> <ul class="list-unstyled bottomless"> <li> <strong>Canadian Shipments</strong> </li> <li>Neogen</li> <li>7323 Roper Rd. 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