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Tests and packs available for this breed.

Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKGerman Shepherd and Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Pack: Pituitary Dwarfism, Hyperuricosuria (HUU/SLC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM exon 2), Long Hair/Short Hair, Ivermectin Sensitivity (MDR1)	153,54 € VAT incl.	1 days

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Individual tests

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
Achromatopsia (Day Blindness) (ACHM) Hereditary dystrophy of cone photoreceptors that causes day blindness (hemeralopia) and photophobia with preserved night vision.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
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
Congenital Idiopathic Megaesophagus (CIM) Generalized dilation of the esophagus of congenital origin, without an identifiable obstructive or neuromuscular cause, that produces regurgitation from weaning.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
crd4-PRA / PRA-MAP9 RPGRIP1-CRD retinal degeneration (historically cord1 and registered in OMIA as cone-rod dystrophy 4, crd4) is a progressive retinal atrophy with onset in the puppy caused by…	32,34 € 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
Hemorrhagic Diathesis (Scott Syndrome) Hereditary bleeding disorder of the German Shepherd caused by a defect in the exposure of procoagulant phosphatidylserine (PS) on the platelet membrane after activation.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Hyperuricosuria (SLC) Hyperuricosuria is a defect of renal uric acid transport caused by a variant of the SLC2A9 gene, historically described as G616T (p.	41,41 € VAT incl.	7 days
Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency III (LAD3) Hereditary defect of leukocyte integrins and platelet function due to kindlin-3 deficiency.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Long Hair/Short Hair, Ivermectin Sensitivity (MDR1) Panel aimed at the German Shepherd and the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog that combines tests of the FGF5 gene for the coat-length phenotype (long coat/short coat) with the MDR-1…	158,15 € VAT incl.	15 days
Pituitary Dwarfism (Pituitary Form) Hereditary pituitary dwarfism of the German Shepherd and related breeds, caused by combined deficiency of pituitary hormones (GH, TSH, gonadal hormones) due to mutations in…	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Fibrosis (RCND) Hereditary syndrome of the German Shepherd combining bilateral nodular dermatofibrosis with renal cysts and, frequently, bilateral renal cystadenocarcinoma.	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.