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British Shorthair · Cats

Tests and packs available for this breed.

Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKBritish Shorthair Pack: Genetic Blood Group, Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS), Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Feline Congenital Hypothyroidism, Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM4	87,24 € VAT incl.	7 days
PACKCat Coat Color Pack: Agouti, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Colourpoint, Diluted, Siamese, Burmese	94,91 € VAT incl.	15 days

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Individual tests

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) Feline autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome, described in the British Shorthair (FALPS), caused by a variant in the FASLG gene.	43,62 € VAT incl.	7 days
Blue Eyes with Auditory Defects (British Shorthair, PAX3 DBEALT) This test detects the DBEALT variant of the PAX3 gene, one of the dominant blue eye (DBE) mutations recently described in the cat.	43,62 € VAT incl.	7 days
Feline Breed Classification (Database Analysis) Feline breed classification compares the cat's genotype with a reference database made up of thousands of pedigree cats and worldwide populations.	165,33 € VAT incl.	30 days
Feline Congenital Hypothyroidism (British Shorthair, Domestic Longhair, Domestic Medium Hair, Domestic Shorthair, Russian Blue) Congenital hypothyroidism is a hereditary disease in which the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient thyroid hormones from birth, usually due to a defect in hormone…	43,62 € VAT incl.	7 days
Feline Factor XII Deficiency (Substitution) Factor XII deficiency (Hageman factor) is the most frequently detected hereditary coagulation abnormality in the cat.	43,62 € VAT incl.	7 days
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM4 Feline genetic test corresponding to the A74T variant of MYBPC3. Important: A74T is a polymorphism that has NOT been shown to be associated with the hypertrophic…	37,39 € VAT incl.	7 days
Gold Color Variant (Copper) Copper-gold colour variant specific to the British Shorthair, characterised by a wide golden band on the tabby hair that almost completely masks the underlying pattern.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
PKD PCR (polycystic kidney disease) Hereditary kidney disease characterized by the formation of multiple bilateral renal cysts from an early age.	33,73 € VAT incl.	7 days
Progressive feline retinal atrophy (pd-PRA) PRA-AIPL1 is a progressive and irreversible degeneration of photoreceptors described in the Persian cat and related breeds, caused by a truncating variant in the AIPL1 gene.	33,73 € VAT incl.	7 days
Skeletal Dysplasia (SKD, British Shorthair) Skeletal dysplasia of the British Shorthair (SKD) is a hereditary disorder of bone development described in this breed.	48,61 € VAT incl.	7 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.