Lab Basics
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The genetic testing results shown are for a horse with this gender.
What is male?
This test is required for AQHA stallions to have on file before registering foals.
What is a genetic health panel?
"I plan on breeding my mare"
This is the genetic testing required.
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Interpret the results shown.
The foal was not tested against the dam.
Genetics will need to advise the lab against the dam's DNA or if the dam has no DNA she will need to be DNA tested and then the lab will be advised.
This test is an option for members whose horse is deceased and requires testing.
What is the postmortem test?
"I think I know who my horse is but don't have the papers."
This test is the only course of action.
Describe the procedure to record the results shown.
What is DENIED?
The results shown are for a lab that AQHA does not record results from. The only exception is color results which are not recorded in 4.0 but are added to the file.
Test results done independently through UC Davis have this prefix on the case number.
What is NQ?
"My mare died before I could test her, is there any way to register her baby?"
This is an option, but only if...
What is registering through grandparents if the mare's parents have DNA on file?