Affected: The evaluation of the site shows that the dog is affected with the disease, and is certain have the deleterious genes. No further testing is required, even if the dog's age is less than the usual certification age. In some diseases, like SA, the result may be sensitive to the site of the biopsy. In this case, the diagnoses will be based on the sample that shows the disease, and will not be changed with subsequent testing. In the case of hip dysplasia, the dog will be classified as dysplastic, even if only one hip shows malformation or arthrosis. The dog will not be issued a GDC certification number.