Submission Information
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Eligibility Requirements
For this study we are requesting
- Post-mortem tissue samples from the gastroesophageal sphincter and esophagus of dogs with megaesophagus diagnosed either pre or post mortem.
- Patient medical records documenting the megaesophagus diagnosis and underlying etiology if known.
Instructions for Sample Collection
Samples should be fresh or refrigerated and preserved in formalin and include the following:
- The entire gastroesophageal sphincter
- 1 inch long, full thickness segment of the mid-esophageal body.
Samples can be submitted in 1 of 2 ways
Option 1: Direct Submission
After collecting samples, they can be sent directly to:
Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab (WADDL)
1940 SE Olympia Ave
Pullman, WA 99164
c/o Dr. Chrissy Eckstrand or Dr. Laura White
Please include clinic information and patient information with the submission.
Medical records can be sent by email to jmhaines@wsu.edu.
Option 2: Request a Submission Packet
After collecting samples, contact us to request a submission packet containing a prepaid shipping label and shipping supplies.
The packet will contain information on submitting patient medical records and how to receive a reimbursement amount for sample collection.