7/24/2008
NEW TEST!!!
AVIAN DNA RELATION
HealthGene is proud to present a new DNA test to determine the relationship between birds.
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Bird Flu May Spread Beyond Asia

The World Health Organization reported that a fatality rate of bird flu infection in humans is an alarming 62%. After recent 50 deaths due to the virus,the WHO has warned that there are indications of possible changes in its clinical effects on humans and an increase in the number of reported clusters of human cases. The WHO is "on alert" for the possibility of spreading the isease beyond Asia.

Avian DNA-based testing has become the choice of professional aviculturalists and avian veterinary specialists for sexing and diagnosis of various infectious diseases. HealthGene is the leading DNA laboratory with an extensive experience in avian diagnostics. We invite you to explore this website and learn more about DNA testing and health-related issues.

HEALTHGENE’S AVIAN BULLETIN

Highlights from our latest bulletin:
- REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS RELATED TO INFECTIONS

Please, take a moment to subscribe to our bi-monthly Avian Bulletin. We bring you latest information on avian diseases, DNA testing, and other health-related news.
Go to HealthGene’s Avian Bulletin Subscription Webpage

NEW RESUBMISSION POLICY AT HEALTHGENE

HealthGene would like to inform clients that starting May 1 2005, only blood samples on cards are accepted for resubmissions free of charge.

There have been a number of cases in which due to poor feather samples clients were asked to resubmit samples for avian DNA sexing several times. HealthGene is testing EVERY sample submitted and if the sample does not contain enough genetic material for proper analysis, HealthGene does not report results and requests samples to be resubmitted. To avoid any delays with the results and to ensure high quality of service, only blood samples will be accepted for free resubmission. All feather samples resubmitted for avian DNA sexing
will be considered as a new submission.

DNA BASED AVIAN SEXING

DNA based bird sexing has quickly risen to become the method of choice for determining the sex of avian monomorphic species. With accuracy rates greater than 99.9%, it is no surprise that this method of sexing has become number one with bird owners and breeders worldwide.

HealthGene offers:
	FREE sample collection kits.
	Fast results. 95% of results reported next business day after receiving samples;
	Low price – ONLY $20.00 for blood samples and $24 for feather samples(plus 5% GST – for Canadian clients only);
	Certificate for each DNA sexing test!
NEW	Complete the Submission Form Online
Go to Avian DNA Sexing Webpage

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