DNA Testing for Primary Lens Luxation
PLL Breeds
Primary Lens Luxation may be tested in any breed and is recommended for the following breeds
- American Eskimo Dog
- American Hairless (Rat) Terrier
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Chinese Crested
- Chinese Foo Dog
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Jagd Terrier
- Lakeland Terrier
- Lancashire Heeler
- Lucas Terrier
- Miniature Bull Terrier
- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwich Terrier
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Rat Terrier
- Russell Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Tenterfield Terrier
- Tibetan Terrier
- Toy Fox Terrier
- Volpino Italiano
- Welsh Terrier
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Hybrid/mix-breed
Research and Resources
Kits and Orders
Tests are ordered online through the secure area of the OFA website. Payment is accepted online by credit card (MasterCard and VISA). The OFA administers all order handling. Upon receipt of an order, the OFA will send out the test kit which will include an FTA card for DNA sample collection, along with sample collection instructions. Using the FTA card technology, owners can safely collect DNA samples at home. The collection process is non-invasive, and no veterinary appointment is necessary.
Samples are then sent to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine where the samples will be processed by the Small Animal Molecular Genetics Lab. Results will be forwarded to the OFA, and the OFA will issue the resulting report to the owner.
The fee for each test is $65 and includes the test kit, laboratory processing, and subsequent registration in the OFA databases.
