Research

Canine Cancer: Mast cell tumor

We are conducting a study on canine mast cell tumors to evaluate their cells and their response to specific chemotherapy drugs.

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Brief Summary

Currently Enrolling (Last Update: Jan 2025)

    ImpriMed is actively conducting research on canine mast cell tumors (MCT). With your help, we can develop new precision oncology solutions to help you optimize treatment of this disease.

    02.
    Benefits per case

    benefits to clinic

      c-Kit exons 8 and 11 mutation testing, as well as the results from our exploratory flow cytometric panel, will be provided free of charge. (Download sample report)
      Blood chemistry data will be provided.
      1 to 2 weeks after sample collection, we will request the patient’s medical record (including the cytology report) to records@imprimedicine.com. In return, we will send a $30 gift card for each complete medical record we receive.
      Another $10 gift card will be issued for every updated patient record received at records@imprimedicine.com.

      03.
      Patient type

      We are requesting the samples from:

      Canine patients with suspected mast cell tumors

      04.
      Sample requirements

      For each patient, we request all of the following:

      Solid tumor (~0.5cm3) or FNA (10 million cells). We accept FNA samples of both resectable and non-resectable tumors. We ask that an FNA sample be taken within 15 minutes following resection.
      A copy of the cytology report (or how the diagnosis was confirmed)
      Whole blood (2 mL; from jugular or peripheral venous venipuncture)
      Serum (> 0.6 mL)

      05.
      Sample Submission

      If you have not already, please register for access to our Vet Portal by clicking here. To submit sample information, go to ‘Sample Submission’ > Canine Services, and select 'Canine MCT Pilot Study'

      Please ensure all participating pet owners sign the consent form to allow us to use their dog’s sample for research.

      Sign up Here

      To get started, fill out the form and we will send you our proprietary transport media tubes to your clinic.

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