Have Your Cat Tested for the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Mutation
| You have two methods to submit samples of your
cat’s DNA for testing: Blood Draw or Cheek Swabs.
Both sample types
are generally processed within
about 2 weeks. |
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Order a Test
Kit for Cheek Swabs
How to
Collect Cheek Swabs
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Blood Draw: One way to test your
cat is to submit a small blood sample. Have your veterinarian or a
veterinary technician collect a small blood sample (0.5 – 1.5 mls is
plenty!) into an EDTA tube. Most veterinary hospitals have these
readily available. Mail the blood sample with
completed
DNA Submission Forms
(see details in the white box at the right of this page).
There are no special shipping requirements.
Cheek Swab(s): Another way to test your cat is to use cheek
swabs. No special training is required to collect a swab sample.
Cheek swab samples are obtained by brushing the cells inside the
cat’s cheek with the swab. When you order a Test Kit from us, you
will receive two swabs (per cat) and written instructions with
photos that detail how to take this sample.
Instructions are also available
on this website. |
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To Order a Cheek Swab Test Kit:
Use the
Online
Request for a Cheek Swab
Test Kit |
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FAQs for Maine Coon Cats
FAQs for Ragdoll Cats |
OR
Contact the Washington State University Veterinary Cardiac Genetics
Laboratory (WSU VCGL) to request a test kit. Send an email to
VCGL@vetmed.wsu.edu that includes:
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Your name
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Your mailing address
- The number of cats to be tested
- How you would like to be notified (E-mail, FAX, or regular mail)
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Include email address if you wish to be notified by E-mail.
A test kit, which includes the sampling brushes and
instructions for obtaining the sample will be mailed to you.
Obtain the sample by brushing the inside of the cat's cheek and gum
area. Mail the brush back to WSU VCPL along with payment for the
test:
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For 1-4 tests included in a single shipment the cost is $60 US
Dollars per test
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For 5 or more tests included in a single shipment a 15% discount
will be applied for a cost of $51 US Dollars per test.
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We can accept payment in US Dollars by check, money order, or
credit card (MasterCard or Visa). Please do not send cash. Check
currency exchange rates.
Test results will generally be available within two weeks.
Please indicate if you want to be notified of results by email, FAX,
or regular mail.
Click for Printable
Instructions for Use of the Test Kit.
Return the Samples
If time allows, let the brush air dry in a clean place for a few
hours to overnight. Carefully replace the brush back into the
package. Use a piece of tape to help keep the package closed if
necessary, but do not seal tightly.
Send the sample brushes and payment (check, money order, or
credit card) by regular mail. Be sure to include your contact
information:
Cat Name
Owner/Veterinarian Name
Phone Number
e-mail
Send to:
Standard US Mail
Veterinary Cardiac Genetic Laboratory (VCGL)
Washington State University
Post Office Box 605
Pullman, WA 99163-0605
Shipments via FedEx or Other Carriers
Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Laboratory
Washington State University
Attn: Dr. Kathryn Meurs
100 Grimes Way
Pullman, WA 99164-7060
Phone/FAX 509-335-6038
Email VCGL@vetmed.wsu.edu
* PCR for this service is performed pursuant to an agreement with
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
US and foreign patents pending for HCM testing.
Last Edited: May 16, 2007 8:37 AM
