Laboratory Methods

Overview: This section documents the laboratory methods behind avian DNA testing — sample collection and handling protocols, and structured troubleshooting guidance for PCR-based diagnostics.

Core Articles

Sample Collection and Handling

Best practices for feathers, blood, and swabs: collection protocols, labeling, transport, storage, and contamination prevention.

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PCR Troubleshooting

Structured diagnosis of PCR failures: no bands, weak/smeared products, primer-dimers, contamination, and qPCR abnormalities.

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Related Sections

• Molecular Diagnostics — DNA extraction and assay principles
• Avian Disease Research — pathogen detection workflows
• Glossary — laboratory terminology