What is the accuracy of the DNA test and cost of testing for Factor XI?
The DNA test is the most accurate genetic test available and is superior to most other tests used regularly in veterinary and human medicine. However, rarely errors may occur due to misidentification of animals, lab and reporting errors all due to human errors. The charge is $75 per dog which is supporting the screening of the subsidized and not- for-profit Josephine Deubler Genetic Disease Testing Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, PennGen. Questions provided by USKBTC Health and Genetics Committee Answers provided by : Urs Giger, PD Dr. Med. Vet. MS FVH Dipl. ACVIM and ECVIM (Internal Medicine) and ECVCP (Clinical Pathology) Charlotte Newton Sheppard, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Medical Genetics,Director of Transfusion Medicine and Genetic Disease Testing Laboratories, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 3850 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010 Phone: 215 573 6109; fax 215 573 2162 Dr.
