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Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKAustralian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd Pack: Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA), Brachyuria, Hereditary Cataract (HSF4), Hyperuricosuria (HUU/SLC), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM	153,54 € VAT incl.	15 days

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Individual tests

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
Brachyuria, Genetic Test Hereditary trait (not a disease) that determines the natural short tail through a mutation in the T gene (brachyury).	41,41 € VAT incl.	7 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
Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (CMR1/2/3) (Ask About Breeds) Canine multifocal retinopathy 1 (CMR1) is a hereditary ocular disease caused by a mutation in BEST1.	63,65 € VAT incl.	14 days
Canine Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) Inherited degeneration of the retinal photoreceptors. It begins by affecting the rods (night blindness, difficulty in low light) and progresses toward total vision loss in…	32,34 € VAT incl.	7 days
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA, Without Certificate) Collie eye anomaly (CEA) is an inherited disorder of ocular development that mainly affects herding breeds with Collie ancestry (Rough and Smooth Collie, Border Collie,…	39,42 € VAT incl.	7 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
Hereditary Cataract (HSF4) Hereditary cataract associated with mutations in the HSF4 gene in three breeds: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier and Australian Shepherd.	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Hyperekplexia (Startle Disease) Inherited neurological disease caused by defects in inhibitory glycinergic neurotransmission in the brainstem and spinal cord.	73,94 € 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
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL6) Australian Shepherd Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL6) is an early-onset lysosomal storage disease caused by biallelic variants in the CLN6 gene.	58,32 € 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.