Centronuclear Myopathy in Labrador Retrievers

From $49.00

CNM is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder and is characterized by weight loss, awkward gait and exercise intolerance.

DNA results are emailed within 5 business days, once all samples are received at the laboratory.

Your CNM DNA-test kit includes:

Sterile DNA-collection swabs
Complete instructions

Test options include:

Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials.
DIY Kit: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.

Description

What is Centronuclear Myopathy?

Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM) is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder. Affected pups start with significant weight loss at just a few weeks of age. Within a few months, there is a loss of tendon reflexes, awkward gait and exercise intolerance. Our DNA test for Centronuclear Myopathy gives Labrador breeders an accurate, convenient, and affordable tool to help them avoid producing CNM-affected offspring and significantly reduce the gene frequency in future generations.

This test is validated for Labrador Retrievers only.

Understanding Results

There are 3 possible genotypes reported for Centronuclear Myopathy:

CLEAR: those having 2 copies of the normal allele and appear to be normal
CARRIER: those having 1 copy of the normal allele and 1 copy of the mutation, but appear to be normal
AFFECTED: those having 2 copies of the mutation and are likely begin to show weight loss, muscle weakness and exercise intolerance after a few months of age