Golden Retriever Familial Subaortic Stenosis Study
Dr. Joshua Stern and the Cardiac Genetics Laboratory of Washington
State University College of Veterinary Medicine are conducting a research study
to identify the genetic mutation responsible for Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
(SAS) in Golden Retrievers. Advancements in technology have enabled us to become
increasingly successful in identifying mutations responsible for breed specific
heart disease and to develop DNA tests to help breeders reduce the incidence of
disease.
This study requires DNA samples from 30 Golden Retrievers with a diagnosis of
Subvalvular aortic stenosis (diagnosed by Doppler echocardiogram) and an
additional 30 Goldens without Subvalvular aortic stenosis (as cleared by a
cardiologist). Participants can be assured that their privacy will be protected
and confidentiality maintained.
Your participation is greatly appreciated and questions are welcome!
Please complete this form and return along with the
sample and required cardiologist report and pedigree to:
VCGL - WSU Post Office Box 605
Pullman, WA 99163-0605
Sample collection
- Please draw 2-3 ml of blood into an EDTA
tube (lilac top). Most veterinary hospitals have
these readily available, and many veterinarians
are willing to waive their professional fee when
obtaining samples for research purposes.
- Please label tube well with dog's call name
and family last name.
The blood does not need to be mailed with ice packs or be shipped overnight.
However, please try to send the sample within a few days by standard mail. Until
the blood can be mailed, please keep it refrigerated (i.e., if the blood was
drawn late Saturday and cannot be mailed until Monday, please refrigerate
between Saturday and Monday).
Questions?
Dr. Joshua Stern
Washington State University
Email:
jstern@vetmed.wsu.edu
Phone: 614-390-1516
Thank you very much for submitting a sample, we greatly appreciate it!
