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Dutch Shepherd · Dogs

Tests and packs available for this breed.

Available packs

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
PACKBelgian/Dutch Shepherd Pack: CNS Atrophy with Cerebellar Ataxia (CACA), Cardiomyopathy with Juvenile Mortality (CJM), Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia Type 1 (SDCA1), Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia Type 2 (SDCA2), Degenerative Myelopa	108,27 € VAT incl.	7 days

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Individual tests

Individual tests	Price	Turnaround
Inflammatory Myopathy (IM) Chronic muscle disease of the Dutch Shepherd with non-suppurative muscle inflammation (polymyositis with mononuclear infiltrate and MHC-I expression), progressive muscle…	63,65 € VAT incl.	15 days
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia Type 1 (SDCA1) Recessive neurodegenerative disease of the Belgian Shepherd, described mainly in the Malinois variety, combining very early-onset cerebellar ataxia and spongy degeneration of…	63,65 € VAT incl.	7 days
Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia Type 2 (SDCA2) Second form of spongy degeneration with cerebellar ataxia of the Belgian Shepherd, also recessive and described in the Malinois.	63,65 € 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.