Degenerative Myelopathy Sample Submision
Sample for DNA testing
General screening tests are offered through the OFA - click here to go to the OFA online store for ordering test kits. Any breed can be tested, but at present we recommend testing in the following breeds;
See the RESEARCH page of this website for more details.
Sample for Ongoing Research
Dogs that fit the criteria for ongoing research are eligible for a FREE DNA test for DM. To be eligible, dogs must meet one of the following criteria:
1) Any dog (any breed) with a presumptive diagnosis of DM made by your veterinarian or a veterinary neurologist.
2) Any dog, healthy or not, that is 10 years of age or older from the breeds listed below ONLY:
See the RESEARCH page of this website for more details. Samples for free testing must be sent as blood samples to provide the quality and quantity of DNA needed for the additional research. Click here to download the instructions and form for sending these samples.
Samples Previously sent for Research
FREE test results are available for samples that were submitted for DM research to the University of Missouri or the Broad Institute prior to July 15, 2008. If your dog's sample was submitted to assist the research that lead to this discovery, click here to request the test result for your dog.