Our Avian DNA Sexing Tests are designed for non-ratite birds.

Note: Ratite birds are flightless and typically large, with long necks and long legs.

We have tested over 30 types of birds, covering more than 130 different species. Below is the list of non-ratite birds that we have successfully verified with our Avian DNA Sexing Tests.

If your bird’s type is not listed above, please enquire with us @ https://base-asia.com/contact/.

We recommend that feathers or blood samples be taken by an experienced bird handler or veterinarian to ensure the process is free from any unexpected harm to both you and the bird.

When submitting an eggshell, please allow blood stains or the egg membrane to remain attached. This is where we collect the DNA for testing. Ensure that the eggshells are completely dry before placing them in a sealed ziplock bag. A wet eggshell can lead to environmental contamination, promoting the growth of microbes (e.g., bacteria or fungus). This cross-contamination phenomenon can increase the difficulty of DNA extraction and potentially cause the test to fail.

Please change to a new pair of gloves or wash your hands before collecting a sample for the next bird specimen to avoid DNA contamination, which may lead to false results.

You may submit freshly plucked feathers, fresh blood, or eggshells from a freshly hatched baby bird for Avian DNA Testing.

Our sample collection guidelines are provided in detail in three languages: English, Malay, and Mandarin. Please refer to the Downloads tab on our main webpage: https://base-asia.com/avian-dna-testing/.

We recommend sending bird samples within 24 hours after collection or as soon as possible.

To ensure the most accurate and reliable results, bird samples should not be older than 5 days from the day of collection when they arrive at our laboratory. If samples exceed 5 days, the success rate of Avian DNA Testing will significantly decrease due to degraded sample quality.

Moulted feathers typically do not contain enough DNA for reliable testing, and it’s important to be certain that the feather is from the targeted bird. Therefore, it is recommended to follow our guidelines and collect ONLY freshly plucked feathers for Avian DNA Testing.

Yes, feathers generally regrow within 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes, DNA is the same regardless of sample type.

However, compared to blood or feather samples taken directly from the individual bird, eggshells are a different biological sample and could cause misidentification among birds. It is the customer’s responsibility to correctly identify and isolate the eggshell before submitting it for DNA testing.

Heat and sunlight can potentially degrade DNA over time. Therefore, it is advisable to store samples at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.

It is recommended to collect new fresh sample to minimise failure of DNA testing.

Avian DNA Sexing PCR Test : 1 - 3 working days
Avian PBFD & APV PCR Test : 3 - 5 working days
Avian Combo PCR Tests : 1 week

Results can be downloaded directly from your Online Ordering account. The compressed file in .zip format (for Windows) contains the Avian DNA Test Report in PDF format.

We will need to know the bird type (or common name) in advance because this determines which PCR DNA test will be used.
If you have two different bird types (e.g. parrot and lovebird), you will need to submit 2 individual Avian DNA Test orders. Each order is only for 1 bird type.

Please contact us for more information and troubleshooting. Additional fees will be incurred to re-process the order, provided the remaining sample(s) are still fresh or viable for re-testing.

We do not provide this service.

We accept both blood and feather for avian disease testing.

If the tested bird is healthy and does not show any typical clinical signs of PBFD and/or APV, we strongly recommend placing it in quarantine and perform a new test after 90 days. This will help determine whether the existing infection is transient (only active for a short time) or the bird is a chronic carrier and contagious to other birds.

The current test result of “Not detected” means no infection was present at the time of testing. If clinical signs are present, it is recommended to submit a freshly collected blood sample for a new test after 4 to 6 weeks.

As long as the DNA can be extracted, there is no preferred age for birds to ensure higher accuracy of results. In most cases, you may collect feather or blood samples when the bird is about 4 to 6 weeks old.