Basepaws is a cat DNA test. The steps you take at home are very simple and straightforward. Once you purchase the kit the next steps are as follows:
Sign up for your Basepaws account and activate your kit
Collect your cat’s DNA sample using the supplies and instructions provided
Send your cat’s DNA sample back to the lab
(Wait while the lab magic happens)
Receive your results report
While your sample is at the lab, it is processed by a team of scientists. First, the DNA is extracted and purified. Then, it gets sequenced and analyzed using an algorithm that compares your cat’s DNA to other known samples of cat DNA (like those from purebred cats).
This mathematical comparison is also why your results might shift over time. As the database gets more and more known samples, the data will cluster together more tightly for certain breeds of cats. That will make determining which breeds contributed to your cat’s unique makeup easier and more accurate. Basepaws continuously updates your breed results for free and will update health and traits reports for a nominal fee.