Request For DNA Testing for HC (Hereditary Cataracts)

Request For DNA Testing for L-2-HGA

This test requires 3mls of whole blood in EDTA tube or cheek swab samples (swab kits available free of charge from the address below or e-mail swab.request@aht.org.uk can be sent. Samples should be sent together with a completed DNA Testing form and payment of £67* inc VAT for each sample to Genetic Services, Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7UU. *if DNA testing for L-2-HGA is requested at the same time both tests together can be done at a discounted rate of £112 inc VAT. L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L2HGA) and Hereditary Cataracts (HC) - DNA Testing for Staffordshire Bull Terriers With immediate effect - please note the following change to the blood sample requirements for the above tests Any blood samples for animals from outside the European Union (except Australia and New Zealand) must be 8-10 mls EDTA blood. Samples from Australia should continue to be sent via Curtin Medical School. Samples from New Zealand should continue to be sent via Gribbles Veterinary Pathology Any queries, please contact dnatesting@aht.org.uk or telephone 0044 8700 509144 Payment Required is £67.00 for one test, £112.00 for both tests together (inclusive of VAT at 17.5%. Samples coming from the European Union are free of VAT. Price effective as of Jan 2009 Cheques should be made payable to the ' Animal Health Trust