This type of test request requires a pre approval. Please email PennGen@vet.upenn.edu to get pre approval before taking any samples. If you don't get a pre approval your request will be cancelled.
We do not provide kits. Please collect the sample following the sample collection and shipping instructions before ordering a test.
The turn around time for these types of samples can vary greatly and often takes longer than two months, depending on the disease that is being investigated. We highly recommend performing an Embark test for dogs or a Wisdom Panel for cats first before submitting for whole genome sequencing. We will need full medical records for whole genome sequencing.
2-2 (Homozygous Disease Variant)
Unhealthy (Affected)
Homozygous Affecteds (2-2) are expected to develop signs consistent with Whole Genome Sequencing and all of their offspring will inherit a disease variant allele. Parents, offspring and relatives should also be tested. You may choose to contact us for a consultation on the management of this disease. 1 = Normal allele; 2 = Variant allele.
1-2 (Heterozygous)
Healthy (Carrier)
Heterozygous Carriers (1-2) are not expected to develop signs of Whole Genome Sequencing but each of their offspring has a chance of inheriting a disease variant allele. Parents, offspring and relatives should also be tested. 1 = Normal allele; 2 = Variant allele.
1-1 (Homozygous Normal)
Healthy (Normal, Clear)
Homozygous Normals (1-1) are not expected to develop signs of Whole Genome Sequencing and none of their offspring will inherit the disease variant allele. 1 = Normal allele; 2 = Variant allele.