The University of Minnesota did the initial research project. http://www.vdl.umn.edu/ourservices/canineneuromuscular/home.html
Cost: $65
Blood or swab submitted through vet
Results can be sent to OFA for certificate ($15 fee)
University collects background data from submittal form
Processing 1-2 weeks usually.
DDC also offers the test in USA. http://www.vetdnacenter.com/canine-exercise-induced-collapse.html
Cost: $58 with $10/each discount for 5 or more
Swab submission
Results not eligible for listing by OFA
Submittal form does not collect additional background data
Processing 1 week or less usually.
I like using U of Minn. for adult dogs for finals and submit to OFA.
However, when testing a litter of pups for whatever reason such as when breeding a carrier to a clear, for example, and you have a few that are good enough to run on and don't know which ones to choose, it would be a shame to keep a carrier when a clear was equally as good - so in that case I have tested a whole litter with DDC- very quick results.
Because of the discount for numbers and on the recommendation of a respected breeder who has used them, some breeder friends and I plan to get together and use DDC. I know OFA will not list the results, but I plan to supply a copy of the results to anyone interested in using my boy.
