DNA Tests Currently Available
Please note - testing is available ONLY for those breeds and diseases listed below - if your breed and the disease you are interested in are not listed here, we are still in the research phase, and the responsible mutation has not yet been identified. See the appropriate project page on this website for information on how to participate in research.
L2HGA - L-2-Hydroxyglutaric Acidurea - test available for Staffordshire Bull Terriers
NCL - Neruronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis - test available for American Bulldogs, Dachshunds, and English Setters
NEwS - Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures - test available for Standard Poodles
PDH or PDP1 - Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase Deficiency - test available for Clumber Spaniels and Sussex Spaniels
PFK - Phosphofructokinase Deficiency - test available for English Springer Spaniels
PRA - Progressive Retinal Atrophy - test available for Dachshunds and English Springer Spaniels
PLEASE NOTE!!!!! The laboratory will have reduced staff the first two weeks of August. We will accept and process samples but cannot take RUSH requests during this time. Expect some delay from the normal 3-4 week turn-around time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Testing Instructions and Forms
Instructions for sending samples - Please print this and take it with you to the veterinarian for sample collection.
Additional Instructions for samples coming from outside the USA
(Documents are in PDF format)
Required Test Request Form - Please print the form for your breed, complete, attach a pedigree copy, and send with the sample and fees.
(Documents are in PDF format)
If you cannot print from this website, please use the "Contact Us" button to send an email requesting instructions and forms to be emailed in a different format, faxed, or mailed by surface mail. Please include appropriate delivery information in the request.