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1. Fecal alpha¹-protease inhibitor

2. Tissue samples of kidney, small intestine, etc.

1. Fecal alpha¹-protease inhibitor

We recommend that all SCWT have fecal alpha¹-protease inhibitor concentrations evaluated on an annual basis. If any result from a 3-day sample collection is above the control range of 0.023-5-67 µg/g, the results are consistent with PLE. Other disorders that cause protein loss into the intestines, besides the breed specific disease, can also cause these test results to be abnormally high.

Feces for this test must be submitted through a veterinarian using containers provided by the Gastrointestinal Function Test Laboratory. Instructions for submission must be followed exactly. We request that you attach a note to the submission form giving the laboratory permission to release the results to us. Strict confidentiality will be maintained. Submission forms and containers can be obtained by your veterinarian through the testing laboratory:

We will submit samples for owners. However, we must add $15 to the cost of the test to cover the cost of supplies and shipping. This additional cost may be less if samples from multiple dogs are submitted at the same time. Please contact us for a fecal collection packet.
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2. Tissue samples of kidney, small intestine, etc. can be sent in formalin to:

The SCWTCA will pay for histopathology testing done at the University of Pennsylvania or the University of Guelph.

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