For Veterinarians

When you test with us, you will have online, personal access to consult with veterinary pharmacologist Michael Court, BVSc, PhD, DACVAA, who discovered the DEPOH genetic mutation.  He can work with you to determine the best course of action for your patients who may need to be treated with antifibrinolytic drugs.

Dr. Court is an anesthesiologist and director of the Pharmacogenomics Research Laboratory at WSU. He is recognized globally as an expert in veterinary pharmacogenomics.

Read Dr. Court’s research

Please collect at least 2 ml of whole blood in a purple top (EDTA) tube. Store in refrigerator until sample is shipped. Do not freeze.

Complete submission form and payment information using a credit card.

You will receive an order confirmation with a sample identification number. Please print one copy of the confirmation for your records and include one copy in your shipment.

Blood Sample: Label the blood tube with dog’s name and owner’s first and last name.

DNA collection brush: Label the paper backing of the swab sleeve with the dog’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 blood tube or swab pouch is the same as the name on the sample submission form. Samples submitted with unclear labeling cannot be tested.

Normally, EDTA blood samples used for DNA testing can be shipped without cooling. Place the sample tube in a small zip closure bag, wrap it in bubble wrap and ship it with the submission form in a padded or bubble wrap mailer.

In very hot weather, place the sample tube in a small zip closure bag, wrap it in bubble wrap and ship it in a small box with one frozen gel pack. Include your submission form in the package in a separate plastic bag.

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.

Place swab pouch and submission form in a shipping envelope. Business size #10 or padded envelopes work nicely; or you can reuse the cardboard mailer sent to you containing 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.