The Pet Genetics Lab Reviews 149

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communication and solved an issue with my passcode. Not the company at fault but another customer inputting wrong code. Results received much quicker than expected.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for a cavapoo bundle, they only performed the poodle tests, missing two tests. The only option in the chat on the website is to email, which I have multiple times - no response. And no contact n... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery came a little later than expected, so would highly recommend tracked! However was extremely easy to do and we had the results back within a week! Fantastic service, will definitely be using a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used this company before for testing and highly recommend them.They are professional and efficient and seem to get results back earlier Than other places Definitely 5 * Will be Definitely us... See more

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  1. Biotechnology company
  2. Medical Laboratory

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PGL offers veterinary inherited disorder testing to ISO17025 standards utilising the latest next-generation DNA testing methods.


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4.0

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor response to emails

Very poor response to emails now ignorning them and no number to call. They sent me an email to say results were ready but the certificate was blank. Then said it was 15 working days for results now on day 20! Wish I used a different company. Only now finding out that many people saying the results are not reliable. Ehat a waste of money and time.

2 October 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Hi Angie,
Most breeders are proactive and arrange their DNA testing many months or years in advance of breeding their animals. We're sorry that a delay from one of our biotechnology suppliers led to a delay in your test results. However, we would always recommend that testing is carried out far in advance of any breeding of a dog.
Kind regards,
Pet Genetics Lab.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Slow

Slow reply no contact to call for simple questions and still not changed the name

1 September 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Hi David,
Changing the name of the animal owner on a DNA test certificate that we have issued is not a trivial issue. DNA test certificates are open to fraud and a change in any details has to be evaluated carefully.
Kind regards,
Pet Genetics Lab

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

You can't answer the basic question

You can't answer the basic question, you have the PRA 4 RCD4 test but it's not written for which poodles and the employees can't answer.

1 September 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Hi Artur,
While we always attempt to answer questions on our customer services email, it is not always possible to have a PhD qualified customer services agent. We can see that your reply did tell you that you can order the rcd4 test for your standard poodle, which was the correct information for your question.
Kind regards,
Pet Genetics Lab

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 star company

I have used this company many times and they have always been professional and offer a excellent service. I couldn't recommend them more

1 September 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Christina!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A superior service.

I have used Pet Genetics several times. Their rates are competitive and results are delivered quickly. Any problems are quickly and efficiently resolved. A great service.

10 September 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Mary!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, and communications. Would definitely recommend.

1 September 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Lana!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Pet Genetics lab were great when I…

The Pet Genetics lab were great when I wanted my Ringneck Parakeet sexing. The information was clear and easy to follow, and the results came back quickly.
I will be using them again for my friends birds shortly! Thank you 🫶🏼

25 July 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy service and even though not…

Speedy service and even though not contactable by phone the email responses are very effective.

22 July 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Yvonne! We know that some breeders would prefer a phone line but unfortunately the few spoiled it for the many. We stopped our phone line four years ago after a small number of abusive breeders ensured that we would rather deal in writing with the large majority of queries to ensure our staff were treated with respect.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It's been 3 weeks and no results yet.

Sent back two swabs for different tests, one swab received on the 2 July the results were ready on the 15 July. The other swab also received on the 2 July and it's now the 24 July nothing received. I've tried emailing several times but no reply. the online chat is a bot and no phone number. I'm wary of companies that operate like that. If you have a query or issue you should respond promptly. At this point I can do nothing but keep emailing and hope I get my results back but it's not looking good.

2 July 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Hi Elise,
We're sorry you weren't happy with the turnaround time in your second swab. However, the turnaround is a guideline not a guarantee and the vast majority of breeders test many months, if not years, in advance of any breeding.
Kind regards,
Pet Genetics Lab

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to test at home

Easy to test at home. Good postage packaging and clear results xx. Definitely recommend 100%

27 May 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Louise!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pet genetics lab

The communication and questions asked were dealt with promptly and very helpful. Quick with the results via email.I would highly recommend the company definitely use them again in the future.

13 May 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Karen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parrot gender

I was able to confirm my parrots gender through them

22 April 2025
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Reply from The Pet Genetics Lab

Thanks Dan!

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