Genetic testing for the mutation highly associated with canine Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) is now available by a veterinarian submitting a blood sample to the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The mutation has been found to be common in Labrador retrievers, and has also been identified in Chesapeake Bay retrievers, and curly-coated retrievers.  Further research is underway to see if the mutation exists in other breeds. It is a UMN Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory policy to submit samples through and report results to a veterinarian. Direct involvement of a veterinarian allows for optimal management of this genetic disease as well as other concurrent medical conditions a dog may have that will affect its management. All needed information for submission is on the following website.

http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vdl/ourservices/canineneuromuscular/home.html