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Inbred Strain Verification/SNP Profiling Service
SNP profiling can be used to identify the genetic background of a mouse with an unknown genetic background. The Illumina Mouse Medium Density Linkage Panel, consisting of 1,449 SNP loci, can be used to identify genetic contributions from the top ten inbred mice strains: B6, 129, FVB, BALB, DBA, NOD, CBA, AKR, C3H, or SJL.
DNA submission:
- Please complete the Speed Congenics Service Project Application Form and e-mail this to Sok Kean Khoo or fax to 616-234-5537.
- Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) requires a signed service agreement prior to initiating any project. The service agreement will be sent to you prior to starting the project. Once the agreement has been completed, signed and sent back to VARI, we will begin the project.
- Mouse tail DNA is required. The DNA concentration should be at least 75 ng/µl in a total volume of 20 µl or more.
- Sample numbers should be in batches of 16 for the 16-sample array, and at least 46 samples should be sent for a 96-sample array to be cost effective.
- Please ship your samples on dry ice via overnight courier to:
Sok Kean Khoo, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Germline Modification and Cytogenetics
Van Andel Research Institute
333 Bostwick Ave., N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-234-5536
Fax: 616-234-5537
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