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Burmese · Cats

Tests and packs available for this breed.

Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKBurmese Pack: Genetic Blood Group, Gangliosidosis (GM2), Cranial Defect, Hypokalemia	94,91 € VAT incl.	15 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
Feline blood group genetic determination (dominant and recessive alleles) This test determines by DNA the alleles of the cat AB blood group system: the A allele (dominant) and the b allele (recessive), which define groups A, b/B and AB.	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 hypokalemic periodic paralysis (Burmese) Hereditary muscle disorder of the Burmese cat (and related breeds) caused by a loss of function of the WNK4 gene.	63,65 € VAT incl.	10 days
Frontonasal Dysplasia (Burmese) Hereditary frontonasal dysplasia of the Burmese cat, caused by a 12-bp in-frame deletion in ALX1.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Gangliosidosis (GM2) GM2 gangliosidosis is a hereditary lysosomal disease of the Burmese cat in which a deficiency in the GM2 ganglioside degradation pathway causes toxic accumulation in the…	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Head Defect The craniofacial defect of the Burmese is a severe congenital malformation of head development.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Hypokalemia (Genetic Disease in Some Cat Breeds) Hereditary myopathic hypokalemia, initially described in the Burmese, is a disease that alternates episodes of generalized muscle weakness with drops in blood potassium.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Russet Coat Color Russet is a coat pattern described in the Burmese in which kittens are born with a normal brown (sable) appearance and progressively develop a reddish-coppery tone over the…	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.