Information

Facilities that do mucociliary clearance study:

Tufts University and the University of Pennsylvania

Why send biopsy samples?

The cilia in the nasal passages are the same as in the lungs and are therefore representative of what's going on in the lungs. The sample will be examined under the microscope to look at the cilia "in action". This allows us to determine if the cilia are moving in a coordinated fashion or if there is abnormal movement. After observation under the microscope, we send the biopsy out for electronmicroscopy to examine the fine structure of the cilia.

What do we need you to send?

Nasal biopsies (2-4 mm in diameter); placed in transport media obtained from our lab (call 215-898-0029 to obtain media). Upon request, we will send you some transport media in which the biopsy sample is to be placed.

What information do you need to send?

Please include basic pedigree information (both registered and call (pet) names, gender, parents, and date of birth), available health records and remit the signed consent form. Consent Form in MS Word format, Consent Form in Adobe Reader format

How do you need to send the blood?

The blood may be sent on ice packs or at room temperature, but NOT frozen.

Where to send all of the above?

Dr. Margret L Casal Section of Medical Genetics VHUP Room 4015 3900 Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010 Ph: 215-898-8894 FAX: 215-573-2162

Dr Iris Reichler Department of Small Animal Reproduction Winterthurerstrasse 260 CH-8057 Zuerich Switzerland