Sphynx Cat
Old English Sheepdog Puppy
Veterinary Genetics Laboratory
Veterinary Cardiac Genetic Information:
Check the link above to find information for current research programs and to see if your animal qualifies for any of the studies. Also included on this page are webinars and FAQ pages concerning the various cardiomyopathies associated with the breeds we offer genetic testing for in the section below. See below for links to submit samples for genetic testing. Dr. Kate Meurs, DVM, PhD
Testing Service Information
Use the following links for information on submitting samples for DNA tests for the following: (Forms are PDF that you can type on)
- Maine Coon and Ragdoll HCM
(Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy)
- Boxer (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy)
- Doberman (dilated cardiomyopathy)
- Newfoundland Dog (subvalvular aortic stenosis)
Genetic Testing Payment Information
Neurogenetic Information:
Follow the link above to learn more about Dr. Olby and her research into neurogenetic defects. Dr. Natasha Olby, Vet MB, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Testing Service Information
At this time the lab is offering genetic testing on two different breeds, please see below for the link to the form to submit samples for these tests; form is the same for both breeds. (Forms are PDF that you can type on)
- Cerebellar Degeneration (CA) sample submission
- Old English Sheepdog : Gordon Setter
- Old English Sheepdog : Gordon Setter
Genetic Testing Payment Information
Payment Information for both Cardiac and Neurologic Genetic Testing:
Cost is $51.00 per test:
Please use our easy campus credit card web site: NCSU Payments
Once on the website you will be asked:
Company Name--- this can be your kennel, cattery or even your last name
Contact Name-- your name
For both the Cardiac and Neurology Genetic Tests the following is the same on the NCSU payment site:
Payment Purpose-- Cardiac Genetics YOU MUST WRITE CARDIAC GENETICS in this required field for us to match up
your payment with your tests*******please include the
Payment confirmation # (from payment receipt) on all forms.
Samples cannot be processed without this number. Please include a copy of the payment receipt along with this form.
If you send a check, please make it out to “NCSU-Cardiac Genetics” , ***Note if you are paying by check you do not need a payment confirmation number.