DM Flash Test

To Assist in the Diagnosis of German Shepherd Degenerative Myelopathy

The DM Flash test may help determine relative risk of developing GSDM later in life.

Submitting the Test

Phone: 352-392-2235 Ex. 4700

Fax: 352-294-9866

E-mail: rmc@neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu

Samples should be submitted through the VMC Clinical Pathology Office using the form attached .A CBC (purple top, EDTA) tube is collected from a peripheral vein, placed in the refrigerator until shipping, and shipped to:

Dr. Clemmons’ Lab

% VMC Clinical Pathology Laboratory

2015 SW 16th Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 392-2235 Ex 4400

via the carrier that the Clinical Pathology Office arranges (they will provide account number on request). Most samples will be sent by Federal Express second-day air service. It is best to ship the package on a cold pack, but do not freeze the sample. Any questions, please contact the Clinical Pathology Laboratory at (352) 392-2235 Ex 4400.

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