Datamars and TypiFix Tissue Collection Systems: DNA Ear Tags and Tissue Sample Only Collectors

Gene Check is pleased to offer two systems of sample collection for DNA testing that are both very easy and convenient to use.  Datamars and Typifix Tissue Sample Collectors (no tag) and Typifix Tissue Sample Collection Ear Tags(collects a sample and leaves an ear tag in the ear) will greatly simplify and improve the way you collect samples for any and all DNA testing.

The benefits of Gene Check Tissue Sample Collectors and Tissue Sample Collection Ear Tags include:

  • Samples for DNA testing are collected easily with one small punch from the ear.
  • The need for blood collection is completely eliminated.
  • The need for blood tubes, syringes or blood cards is eliminated.
  • The hassle of collecting and shipping blood is eliminated.
  • Gene Check tissue collectors do not require refrigeration or expensive shipping. The tissue that you will collect in the sample collection cups can be stored for up to 3 years at room temperature, so you can send them to Gene Check at your convenience and by less expensive shipping methods.
  • If you use the Ear Tag option, sample labeling errors are virtually eliminated.

Ear Tag Collection

Hauptner/ Typifix Tissue Collectors with Ear tags are $3.25 each and the applicator is $32.
(View the Instruction Manual)
To take a tissue sample for DNA testing and to leave an ear tag in your sheep, simply apply the ear tag as you would any ear tag. Remove the small container that is attached, it will contain a small amount of tissue that is automatically sealed in the container.
There is space on the ear tag and on the sample submission container to write your flock number. Gene Check can then report your results to you using your flock number and the Gene Check assigned sample number.

The Ear tags can be used as permanent ear tags, or as lamb tags to be replaced later on. Samples in the containers can be stored for up to 3 years at room temperature. Therefore, the samples can be collected and sent to us when it is convenient for you.  This makes it possible to collect samples when it’s convenient and possibly over several days or months without worrying about having to rush the samples to us.

Because the small portion of the ear tag and the reverse side of the sampling container are permanently labeled with Gene Check numbers, all samples can be quickly, easily and accurately traced back to the animal.

Gene Check Ear Tags and applicators are available for immediate shipment.

Call or e-mail Gene Check today at (970) 472-9951 with questions or to place your order.

Sample Only Collection

Typifix/ Hauptner Sample only collectors are $2.75 each and the applicator is $32.
(View the Instruction Manual)
To take a tissue sample for DNA testing without tagging your sheep, use the sample only collection system. Simply place the collection cup in the applicator and the conical punch on the applicator pin and take a sample as if you were applying an ear tag. A small amount of tissue will be collected and sealed in the collection cup.

Use the space on the tab attached to the collection cup to write your flock number. Gene Check will report your results to you using your flock number.

Gene Check Sample Only Collectors and applicators are available for immediate shipment.

Call or e-mail Gene Check today at (970) 472-9951 with questions or to place your order.