Spider Lamb Syndrome
(Hereditary Chondrodysplasia)
Hereditary Chondrodysplasia, more commonly known as “Spider Lamb Syndrome” is a genetic condition that results in severe skeletal abnormalities. Affected animals are typically characterized by forelegs that bend significantly outward at the knee, but often possess defects in the spine. First reported in Suffolk breeds and crosses, this condition is usually apparent at birth or will become visible within a month of the animal’s life. The skeletal deformities associated with Spider Lamb Syndrome are so severe that affected animals have difficulty nursing and walking, and are generally not expected to live beyond six months.
Accepted Sample Type(s)
AllFlex Tissue Sampling Unit (TSU)
Spider Lamb Syndrome Testing Prices
| Test | Test Price |
|---|---|
| Spider Lamb Syndrome (SPDR) | $11.50 per sample |
Spider Lamb Syndrome Results
| Gene Check Results | Physical Characteristics |
|---|---|
| NN | Unaffected, not a carrier for Spider Lamb Syndrome. |
| NS | Unaffected, carrier of Spider Lamb Syndrome. (Will pass gene to offspring ~50% of the time) |
| SS |
Spider Lamb Syndrome affected, severe skeletal abnormalities. |
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Results are reported rapidly and confidentially and are typically available 3-5 business days from receipt of samples. During the Spring busy season, turnaround times may be a few days longer, especially with sequential testing and large sample quantity.
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. Gene Check can provide individual certificates for animals upon request. Please note that we no longer send paper copies of results, except upon request!
We store extracted DNA samples for 5 years. Therefore, if you have already sent in samples for testing, additional testing can be done from that stored DNA. Just give us a call or email us with the information on the sample/ samples for which you would like to run additional tests.
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