This page is still under construction; however the following links are 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.

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.