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Elliptocytosis B-spectrin (Labrador Retriever/Poodle Type)

Elliptocytosis B-spectrin (Labrador Retriever/Poodle Type)

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Test Overview:

Genetic screening of breeding Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, and related mixed breeds is advised. Avoid breeding dogs with the mutation to reduce disease incidence. Test offspring from known carriers before breeding.

Category:

Haemolymphatic - Associated with the blood and lymph

Gene:

Spectrin beta erythrocytic (SPTB) Chromosome 8

Variant Detected:

Base Substitution c.6384C>T Thr2110Met

Severity:

Low-Moderate. This disease can cause some discomfort and/or dysfunction in the affected animal. It does not generally affect life expectancy.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Dominant

Recommended Screening:

Genetic testing of the SPTB gene will reliably determine if a dog is a genetic carrier of Elliptocytosis B-spectrin.

Research Citation(s):

Di Terlizzi R, et al. Canine elliptocytosis due to a mutant beta-spectrin. (2009) Vet Clin Pathol, 38(1); 52-58.

Associated Breed(s):

Australian Cobberdog, Australian Labradoodle , Bernardoodle, Cavoodle, Goldendoodle, Groodle, Labradoodle , Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed, Standard Poodle,

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