The Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory (CDL) is housed in the Department of Pathology at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA.  The CDL offers diagnostic testing for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), several forms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and select other connective tissue disorders.  We also provide consultation for clinicians and families with questions on these rare disorders, review x-rays and clinical history,  and offer research testing and enrollment in research studies.

What's New At The Collagen Lab

CLIA/CAP Certificates Available Online

January 9, 2012
Copies of current Collagen Diagnostic Laboratory CLIA and CAP Certificates are now available online under the "Contact" page.

Multiple Gene Testing Panels Now Available

August 12, 2011
The CDL offers an 8 gene testing panel for autosomal recessive Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI).  The Recessive OI Panel simultaneously sequences the CRTAP, LEPRE1, PPIB, FKBP10, SERPINH1, PLOD2, SERPINF1, and SP7 genes to provide the most comprehensive and cost-effective analysis available for recessive OI. Also available is a 5 gene testing panel for Vascular Aneurysm.  This panel sequences the ACTA2, COL3A1, SMAD3, TGFBR1 and TGFBR2 genes and is useful for identifying a causati.....