Genetic Bird Sexing
| Test Name | Species | Sample | Special Instructions |
Price |
| Bird Sexing | Avian | 0.1 ml whole blood | Please see notes regarding available breeds | $25.00 |
Sex identification is performed in our laboratory using genomic DNA isolated from nucleated blood cells. The test distinguishes between males and females based on a difference in their chromo-helicase DNA binding genes (CHD). The CHD genes of different genders vary in size and base sequences. Thus females, which have both the CHD-Z and CHD-W forms of the gene, can be distinguished from males, which only have the CDH-Z form. This genetic dimorphism is consistent in psittacines, waterfowl, and most raptors. It does not exist, however, in ratites and consequently we cannot sex ratites with this technique.
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Tel: (865) 974-5643
Lab Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (ET), Monday through Friday
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University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Comparative Medicine
Clinical Immunology Service, RM A-239
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500Various laboratories throughout the College offer diagnostic tests to members of the veterinary community. Please select one of the items from the menu bar to see what tests are offered and the protocol for obtaining services.