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Myotonia Congenita (3 variants) – Cat

Code: K419

74,72 €

Sample details

One test – one sample. Animal and owner details are optional.

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Short description

Myotonia Congenita (MC) is a hereditary neuromuscular disorder that causes muscles to be unable to relax after contracting, which can result in rigid limbs and falling over after startling.

General Information

Myotonia Congenita (MC) is a hereditary neuromuscular disorder that causes muscles to be unable to relax after contracting, which can result in rigid limbs and falling over after startling. In cats, myotonia can be caused by several different recessive mutations to the gene CLCN1. This package tests for three different mutations.

Symptoms of MC can include a short-strided gait, protruding tongue, drooling and prominent muscle growth on the neck and upper limbs. After startling, affected cats may fall over, stiff-limbed, and be unable to rise again for several seconds. Veterinary pharmaceutical treatment with phenytoin has been documented to result in long-term improvement in symptoms in at least one case.

Included tests

K415 — Myotonia Congenita Variant 1 – Cat
K416 — Myotonia Congenita Variant 2 – Cat
K417 — Myotonia Congenita Variant 3 – Cat

Specifications

Breeds

All Breeds
Organ

NVT
Specimen

Copan eNAT swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue

References

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Turnaround information

  • 15 working days