Codon 132 is a genetic test that tests for the genetic influence of Codon 132 on incubation time of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in elk. Animals are able to shed infectious prions into the environment in feces, urine, and saliva during the incubation period. Incubation time of CWD is influenced by a number of factors such as dose, route of exposure and genetics. For Codon 132, shorter incubation periods are associated with Methionine (M) whereas Leucine (L) is associated with longer incubation periods. Therefore, elk who are MM at Codon 132 have the shortest incubation period, elk with ML have a medium incubation period and elk with ML have the longest incubation period for CWD.
CWD 132 is $18 per test.
Sample types accepted for CWD 132
Tissue Collectors
Whole Blood (Purple Top EDTA tube)
All flex
Hair samples*
* There is an additional $2 fee per sample per test for hair samples due to the additional time and labor required to process hair samples.
Results are reported rapidly and confidentially and are typically available 3-5 business days from receipt of samples. Sequential testing and large lots, particularly during the Spring busy season, may require somewhat longer turnaround times.
Rush service is available for an extra fee of $10 per test per sample. Rush results are available 1-2 business days after receiving the sample. Rush testing is not available for blood cards.
Results will be emailed to the address provided on the testing submission form. Individual certificates are available upon request.
ALL GENE CHECK RESULTS ARE CERTIFIED