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Neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration (GCB011)

Neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration (GCB011) Neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration is characterized by lack of coordination, broad based stance, loss of balance, and tremors. Beagle

Musladin-lueke syndrome (GCB010)

Musladin-lueke syndrome (GCB010) Musladin-lueke syndrome Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Musladin-Lueke Syndrome is a genetic disease of the Beagle that affects the development and structure of connective tissue. Signs may include skin that is thick and taut, reduced joint mobility, broadened skull with slanted eyes set wide apart, and an abnormal “tip-toe” gait. Beagle

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (GCB009)

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (GCB009) Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis results from the accumulation of granules in the neurons of the brain and spinal cord. Affected dogs may show behavioral changes coupled with a loss of coordination and blindness. Golden Retriever and Golden Retriever crosses

Malignant hyperthermia (GCB008)

Malignant hyperthermia (GCB008) Malignant hyperthermia Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Malignant hyperthermia is characterized by abnormally high body temperature and muscle contraction that can potentially lead to death. It is triggered in susceptible dogs by excitement, apprehension, exercise, or environmental stress. Giving certain anesthetics or specific drugs that affect the neurologic and muscular systems also consistently triggers malignant hyperthermia in susceptible dogs. Border Collie, English Sandpiper, Lingdy, Irish Wolfhound, Labrador Retriever

Hereditary nasal parakeratosi (GCB007)

Hereditary nasal parakeratosi (GCB007) Hereditary nasal parakeratosi Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Hereditary nasal parakeratosis is an inherited, recessive genetic defect that affects specialized cells of the canine nose. Affected dogs show the formation of a crust with cracks over the nasal area of young dogs. Labrador Retriever, Labradoodle, Australian Labradoodle, other Labrador crosses

Exercise-Induced collapse (GCB006)

Exercise-Induced collapse (GCB006) Exercise-Induced collapse (GCB006) Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Dogs with exercise-induced collapse (EIC) show muscle weakness, lack of coordination, and life-threatening collapse after intense exercise. Australian Cobberdog, Australian Labradoodle, Bouvier des Flandres, Boykin Spaniel, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Cockapoo, Cocker Spaniel, Clumber Spaniel, Curly Coated Retriever, Deutsch-Drahthaar, English Cocker Spaniel, German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador crosses, Labradoodle, Labrador Retriever, Old English Sheepdog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Vizsla

Centronuclear myopathy (GCB005)

Centronuclear myopathy (GCB005) Centronuclear myopathy (GCB005) Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Centronuclear myopathy is a hereditary myopathy characterized by generalized loss of muscle tone and control. Affected dogs, usually at 2-5 months of age, show generalized loss of muscle tone and control, exercise intolerance, and an awkward gait. Labrador Retriever

Hyperuricosuria (GCB004)

Hyperuricosuria (GCB004) Hyperuricosuria Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Hyperuricosuria is characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the urine that can lead to the formation of bladder/kidney stones. All dog breeds, including American Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Shepherd, Black Russian Terrier, Bulldog, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Dalmatian, Danish-Swedish Farmdog, French Bulldog, German Hunting Terrier, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Jack Russel/Parsons Terrier, Kromfohrländer, Labrador Retriever, Lagotto Romagnolo, Large Munsterlander, South African Boerboel, Spaniel de Pont-Audemer, Swedish Vallhund, Vizsla, Weimaraner

Degenerative myelopathy (GCB003)

Degenerative myelopathy (GCB003) Degenerative myelopathy Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Affected dogs usually present clinical signs of disease in adulthood with gradual muscle wasting and loss of coordination typically beginning in the hind limbs. Many breeds

Primarily lens luxation (GCB002)

Primarily lens luxation (GCB002) Primarily lens luxation Specimen type EDTA whole blood Contents Primary Lens Luxation is a painful inherited eye disorder where the lens of the eye moves from its normal position causing inflammation and glaucoma. If untreated, the condition can rapidly lead to blindness. Terrier breeds (many), American Eskimo Dog, Australian Cattle Dog, Chinese Crested, Chinese Foo Dog, Danish-Swedish Farmdog, Italian Greyhound, Lancashire Heeler, Volpino Italiano