Exactly how does canine genetic testing work?
Developed through extensive genomic research, the WISDOM Panel™ MX is the “gold standard” in mixed-breed genetic identification for dogs. There are four major stages in the WISDOM Panel MX state-of-the-art genetic analysis: • DNA extraction. During this stage, DNA is isolated from the blood sample drawn by a veterinarian. Using highly sophisticated laboratory equipment, the DNA is extracted and separated into 13 separate portions for further analysis. • SNP identification. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are slight variations in DNA makeup. With each DNA analysis, the WISDOM Panel MX examines 321 points where SNPs (variations) are commonly found. • Database comparison. The key to distinguishing between breeds is to form breed-specific patterns by finding the SNP variants that are similar within dogs from a particular breed but vary among dogs from other breeds. For example, the characteristic SNP patterns found in a German Shepherd will differ from the SNP patterns found in an I
