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Appaloosa · Horses

Tests and packs available for this breed.

Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKEquine pack 4 (GBED, HERDA, HYPP, EMH)	157,72 € VAT incl.	10 days
PACKEquine pack 5 (GBED, HERDA, HYPP, PSSM, EMH)	181,44 € VAT incl.	10 days
PACKEquine pack, Quarter Horse / Appaloosa (GBED, HERDA, HYPP, PSSM)	167,50 € VAT incl.	10 days

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Individual tests

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
DMRT3 (Gait keeper) A variant associated with the ability to perform lateral gaits (tölt, paso, running walk) and with the coordination of the gait pattern.	186,88 € VAT incl.	30 days
Equine Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBED) Glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED) is a lethal glycogenosis of the Quarter Horse and Paint, with limited data in the Appaloosa.	63,67 € VAT incl.	10 days
Equine Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) Equine hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis (HYPP; the technically correct term is 'hyperkalaemic', due to elevated potassium, although in catalogues it appears as…	63,67 € VAT incl.	10 days
Equine Malignant Hyperthermia (EMH) Pharmacogenetic muscle disorder caused by a variant of the RYR1 gene (ryanodine receptor type 1) in the horse.	63,65 € VAT incl.	10 days
Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy type 1 (PSSM) Polysaccharide storage myopathy type 1 (PSSM1) is an inherited muscle glycogenosis of the horse, caused by a mutation in the GYS1 gene that keeps glycogen synthase…	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA) HERDA is a genodermatosis of the Quarter Horse and related breeds (Paint) characterised by extreme skin fragility.	63,67 € VAT incl.	10 days
Immune-Mediated Myositis and Myopathy (MYHM) Immune-mediated inflammatory myopathy associated with a missense variant in MYH1 (myosin), with stiffness, pain, loss of performance and possible muscle atrophy.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days

Frequently asked questions

Question: Is it necessary to refrigerate samples for genetic tests (PCR)?

Answer: No, it is not necessary

10/02/2014

Q.: Should swabs be sent with transport medium?

A.: Yes, as long as the medium does not contain activated charcoal (it is black in color)

10/02/2014

Q.: In dogs that present the MDR1 gene mutation, which medications must be taken into account?

A.: MDR1 - Drug sensitivity mdr1 gene

14/06/2018

Before ordering a pack

What does a pack include?

It groups all the tests listed in its sheet, all carried out in our own laboratory, with full sample traceability. The report gives the result of every variant analysed.

How is the sample taken?

A cheek swab with the kit we send to your home: swab the cheeks, let it dry and post it back to us. Step-by-step instructions are included.

How long does the result take?

Reference turnaround: 7 days from receipt of a valid sample.

Who pays for shipping?

The kit is shipped free to Spain, the EU and the UK. Shipping the sample back to the laboratory is paid by the customer.

Can I order with a company VAT number?

EU companies with a valid VAT number are not charged VAT (reverse charge); private buyers are charged Spanish VAT.

What if my animal is a carrier?

Being a carrier does not mean being affected: the report states the inheritance pattern, and it is best to discuss the result with your veterinarian before planning any mating.