The following link is to the Gene Tests center associated with UC Irvine that can provide genetic testing for the known mutations in VCP gene. The Patient Information paper provides specific information on how to obtain DNA testing for IBMPFD, as well as some information on symptoms, inheritance, and other aspects of this genetic disease.
Information that may be useful from the Mitomed web site include:
IBMPFD Educational Brochures for Patients & Families, for Non-Genetics Health Care Professionals, and for Genetics Professionals. A description of the DNA Testing Service is linked (if you cannot access the Mitomed web site).
Other possible test sites include:
Gene Tests for VCP
Gene Reviews for VCP
The article "The Genie's Out of the Bottle", in MDA Quest magazine Vol 15 no 6, is an excellent summary of many of the issues associated with genetic testing.