What do the DNA Status Descriptions mean?
The status of your DNA test changes over time. The status describes the progress of your sample.

Possible DNA Status

• Pet Profile Created - Your pet's information has been entered by your Club. You can use your DNA World Pet Registry Account. Your DNA samples will soon ship to BioPet Vet Lab for Analysis.
• Sample In Transit - Your DNA sample has been shipped to BioPet Vet Lab.
• DNA Sample Received - Your DNA sample has been received at BioPet Vet Lab. Results should be ready in approximatly 10 business days.
• Processing Second Swab - Not enough DNA was found on your first swab, the lab is running results from your 2nd swab.
• Reswab Requested - Not enough DNA was found on either of your swabs, you will receive a new swab (at no cost). Please refer to our instructions for proper collection techniques and collect another sample.
• DNA Processing Complete - Your Proof of Parentage DNA sample is ready for certification, please login to the DNA World Pet Registry and perform parentage analysis.
• View Results - Your DNA Breed Identification, or DNA Proof of Parentage analysis is complete, click this status update to see your results
• DNA Sample Archived - Your DNA Pet ID, or PooPrints analysis is complete, these product store your pets DNA on the DNA World Pet Registry and physically in the Lab.

Possible Actions:

• Execute Parentage Test - DNA extraction has been completed, this dog can be parentage tested.
• Print DNA Profile - DNA Extraction has been completed, click to this print or save a DNA Profile Certificate
• View Results - A parentage test has been run for this dog, click this to view the results and print a DNA Proof of Parentage Certificate

How do I change my username?

As of January 2012, DNA World Pet Registry users can no longer change their username/account number.  This has been done in order to ensure the proper dogs are assocated with the proper users.  Remember to write your account number (Typically in the format WPR####) on any corrispondence with BioPet Vet lab.

How do I change my Password?

If you would like to change your username, follow these instructions:


Open a browser and navigate to http://www.dnawpr.com.
Login.
Click on Account from the home page.
Click the button in the Security box.
Change your password. Passwords are case sensitive.

Can I collect DNA myself?

Yes, the collection process is very simple and can be performed at home by following the instructions that are provided with the DNA collection Kit.

Does DNA collection hurt my pets?

The DNA collection is painless. The sterile, gentle polyester tipped swab minimizes any chance for infection or irritation.

How long does it take to get the results?

Results are normally available on your DNA World Pet Registry profile within 2 weeks of the receipt of the DNA samples at BioPet Vet Lab.