I locus / PMEL17
$35.00
About this test
I locus / PMEL17 – Black Pigmentation Inhibitor
Possible Results: Homozygous Colored (does not affect pigmentation) / Heterozygous (affects black pigmentation).
Function: Encodes the premelanosome protein that organizes eumelanin within melanosomes. Mutations here (Dominant White allele) block or dilute black pigment in feathers.
In Ayam Cemani/Silkie Chicken: This allele directly counteracts the black phenotype, producing unwanted white feathers that mask fibromelanosis. To achieve the characteristic jet-black phenotype (plumage, skin, tissues), Ayam Cemani must not carry the Dominant White allele.
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Lab Test Specifications & Sample Submission
Status: Coming Soon — Currently undergoing clinical trial verification.
| Test Fee: | $35.00 |
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| Turnaround Time: | 2–3 business days once sample is received at our laboratory (excludes weekends & holidays) |
| Required Specimen: | 1–2 drops of blood on sample form, card, or white paper (let dry before bagging) |
| Lab Credentials: | USDA APHIS Permit #146154 & USFWS License #A20389 (PCR / Molecular Analysis) |
| Lab Address & Hours: | iQBirdTesting (IQ Genetics LLC) — 4300 SW 73rd Ave, Suite 107, Miami, FL 33155 Lab Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST | Support: (786) 418-1245 |
- Order Online: Complete your order to receive your printable submission form and order ID by email.
- Collect Specimen: Collect the required sample following our Blood Sample Collection Guide and place each sample in an individual zip-lock bag.
- Mail to Our Miami Lab: Mail samples to IQ Genetics LLC, 4300 SW 73rd Ave, Suite 107, Miami, FL 33155.
- Arrival Alert & Results: You receive an automatic email as soon as your sample arrives at the lab (when the turnaround clock begins) and a second email with your PDF certificate once results are ready.