The DNA Laboratory, first opened in 1995, is specially designed and equipped for development and implementation of diagnostic tests based on the analysis of nucleic acid, the genetic blueprint for all living organisms.

Services available include DNA fingerprinting for individual identification and parentage verification for many species, non-invasive techniques for sex determination in birds and exotic animals as well as tests for the detection of genetic disorders and infectious diseases. Additionally, the DNA diagnostic laboratory is licensed to perform PCR based tests for diseases such as Porcine Stress Syndrome (PSS) and Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP).

Research is an integral part of our efforts in this area and has already produced several exciting discoveries leading to new products. Developments from our laboratory include a much improved diagnostic test for feline enteric corona virus (FeCV) and its associated disease, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). VITA-TECH has also developed several rapid diagnostic test kits for enteric pathogens in both animals and humans. We are certain that many more exciting developments lie ahead.