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Old English Sheepdog · Dogs

Tests and packs available for this breed.

Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKBobtail Pack: Hereditary Ataxia (HA), Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM exon 2), Ivermectin Sensitivity (MDR1)	153,54 € VAT incl.	15 days

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Individual tests

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
Canine MDR1, Genetic Defect (Ivermectin and Other Drug Sensitivity) Loss-of-function mutation in the ABCB1 gene (formerly MDR1) that encodes P-glycoprotein, a drug efflux pump present in the blood-brain barrier.	41,41 € VAT incl.	7 days
Hemophilia A (Factor VIII Deficiency) Recessive X-linked coagulopathy due to deficiency of coagulation factor VIII, which prolongs the intrinsic pathway and predisposes to spontaneous haemorrhages or those…	48,61 € VAT incl.	15 days
Hereditary Ataxia (HA) Gordon Setter and Bobtail Hereditary cerebellar ataxia of juvenile to adolescent onset described in the Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail) and Gordon Setter, caused by a variant of the autophagy gene…	50,34 € VAT incl.	7 days
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Hereditary disorder of the motile cilia that alters mucociliary clearance of the airways, the function of ependymal cilia and, in the male, sperm flagellar motility.	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.