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FOR PET OWNERS
DEPOHGEN® Testing for your Dog
Test your pet and share the results with your veterinarian
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For Pet Owners

Why test with us?

Once we have determined your pet’s DEPOHGEN® genotype at WSU, veterinary pharmacologist Dr. Michael Court, who discovered the DEPOH genetic mutation, can work with you and your veterinarian through our online portal to determine the best course of action if your pet might need antifibrinolytic drug treatment.

Step 1. Order a DEPOHGEN® test for your dog

Click on the order now button to set up an account and purchase a test. You will receive two cheek swab brushes and a sample submission form in the test kit.

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Submitting a blood sample from your veterinarian? Visit the For Veterinarians page for sample submission and shipping information.

Step 2. Collect a cheek swab sample

After receiving the test kit in the mail, please read all instructions before collecting the sample.

Take sample in the morning before your pet has eaten or wait at least 30 minutes after the pet has eaten. Sample must be free from food particles.

Place the brush bristles between the pet’s inner cheek and gum. Twirl the brush with your thumb and forefinger while moving it back and forth on the surface of the cheek.

Continue this motion for 20 seconds using the amount of pressure your pet will comfortably accept. Use your other hand to gently keep the pet’s mouth closed.

Repeat sample collection on the other side of the mouth using the second brush.

Air dry brushes for 30 minutes, then place the brushes in the swab sleeve. Do not touch the brush bristles with your fingers.

Step 3. Label paper backing of the cheek swab sleeve

Label the paper backing of the swab sleeve with the pet’s name, owner’s first and last name (or veterinary clinic), and the dog’s breed (use pen or permanent marker).

Note: Make sure the name on the swab pouch is the same as the name on the sample submission form. Samples submitted with unclear labeling cannot be tested.

Step 4. Ship the cheek swab sample

Place the swab pouch and the sample submission form (received with DNA kit or can be downloaded from the ordering site) in a shipping envelope. Business size #10 or padded envelopes work well; or you can reuse the cardboard mailer sent to you with the swabs.

Please use the appropriate shipping address (2 choices given below) depending on your carrier. Also include a complete return address.

Once we have tested your sample, we will send you an email with a link to login and download your results. 

Send to one of the following shipping addresses:

US Postal Service
Pharmacogenomics Laboratory
PO Box 609
Pullman, WA 99163-0609

FedEx/FedEx Air/UPS
Pharmacogenomics Laboratory
1855 Grimes Way, Bustad 250B
Pullman, WA 99164