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Purebred dogs versus mutts, the argument for having a purebred dog is that the owner wants to know their dog’s background. By knowing if the dog is a Boxer, a Greyhound, or a German Sheppard; the owner will know the temperament and characteristics of their furry friend. With animal DNA testing, owners, who wanted purebreds, can rescue mutts and find out what breeds the dog is mixed with. Mutt owners can get an animal DNA test done at AccuDiagnostics in Rancho Cucamongo.

Animal DNA testing involves comparing your dogs DNA to 108 different dog breeds. By knowing the breeds that your mutt is mixed with, this can inform you of whether your pup could be prone to hip dysplasia, which Rottweilers can be inflicted with as they age. By knowing if your pup is mixed with Rottweiler, the vet can keep an eye out for hip dysplasia during your four-legged friend’s check-ups and caught early enough surgery can be performed to prevent the complications from the ailment.

Male Boxers can be very territorial and the breed is known to be headstrong, so you will know to get professional training to help with this temperament. Greyhounds do not have several layers to their coat, so the rule is if you need a jacket your Greyhound needs one too. Alaskan Huskies are very energetic, so if you are a couch potato, you will know to hire a professional dog walker to drain their large amounts of energy and save your favorite shoes from being chewed to pieces.

By swabbing the inside of your dog’s cheek for 30 seconds, results of what your cute mutt is mixed with can be known in 2-4 weeks. AccuDiagnostics will provide you with a certificate that will inform you of the primary, secondary and other breeds your pooch is mixed with. Some of the 108 breeds that can show up in the animal DNA analysis are Irish Setter, Newfoundland, Poodle, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bouviers des Flandre, Whippet and, of course, the most popular breed Labrador Retrievers.

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Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. AccuDiagnostics does not engage in the practice of medicine. The information provided should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Readers are urged to consult a licensed physician before starting or stopping any medical treatment. Any action by the reader in response to this information is at their discretion, and AccuDiagnostics can in no way be held liable for such action.

In 2008, 5% of husbands and 4.5% of wives admitted to marital infidelity. That’s one in every twenty married men, and one in every twenty-two married women—and those are only the ones who were willing to admit to it!

It is unfortunate, but infidelity is becoming a common theme in today’s society. Wandering spouses do not have to search to find potential partners. There are websites, magazines, and many other outlets that enable unfaithful partners to pursue their activities.

Fortunately, DNA testing technology has enabled concerned partners to conduct an infidelity test. Suspicious partners can look for a suspicious item such as an article of clothing that may contain body fluids, blood, or hair. Once this sample is submitted to a lab, a DNA test can then be conducted to determine the presence of male or female DNA.

Many labs advertise infidelity testing using a variety of different test items. These include blood stains, cigarette butts, clothing, dental floss, ear wax, razor clippings, gum, toothpicks and used Kleenex. The reliability of these different specimens is, in some instances, questionable at best. The most reliable results are taken from clothing containing a blood or bodily fluid stain.

Due to the absence of chain of custody protection, the results of most infidelity tests are not court admissible because the specimen is often collected privately in a home. Chain of custody laws require that the specimen only pass through certain hands. To establish proper chain of custody, the specimen must be collected under the supervision of a neutral third party at a lab or hospital. All parties are photographed to verify their identity, and specific handling instructions are enforced. This requires paperwork and other thorough documentation.

It is easier to perform a DNA infidelity test on a woman than a man. Women typically continue to excrete traces of semen for 72 hours after unprotected sex, leaving ample time for a garment to be stained with condemning evidence. DNA from the specimen can be compared against a simple Buccal swab from the concerned male partner to conclusively determine if there is a match or if the woman was unfaithful.

Infidelity tests can still be performed on men, although with less reliability. While a woman excretes semen for a long period of time following intercourse, there is no such guarantee with a man. Fabric stains can be tested for vaginal or other bodily fluids which can be compared against a Buccal swab from a worried female partner.

DNA Infidelity testing offers definitive results without the expense or uncertainty of hiring a private detective. It is important for suspicious partners to think ahead about what they intend to do with the results, and plan accordingly. While the test may ease concerns with a negative result, partners need to prepare for a potential positive confirmation.

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Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. AccuDiagnostics does not engage in the practice of medicine. The information provided should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Readers are urged to consult a licensed physician before starting or stopping any medical treatment. Any action by the reader in response to this information is at their discretion, and AccuDiagnostics can in no way be held liable for such action.