Blood Type AB Serology (External Lab)
Code: K712
Short description
Differences in bloodtypes between a cat and unborn kittens may result in danger to newborns.
General information
Differences in bloodtypes between a cat and unborn kittens may result in danger to newborns. The risk can be assessed by establishing the bloodtypes of the parents. Breeding advice can be used to prevent potentially lethal combinations of bloodtypes. A test is no guarantee for a complete prevention of death of newborns.
When a kitten with the A serotype (DNA: N/N or N/b) is born from a mother with Serotype B (DNA: b/b), the kitten may die because the mother milk may contain antibodies against the A serotype of the kitten.
The purpose of breeding should be, to prevent a female cat with serotype B (DNA: b/b) from having offspring with the A serotype (DNA: N/b). Consequently, it is recommended to breed a female cat with serotype B (DNA: b/b) to a sire with serotype B (DNA: b/b).
Specifications
| Breeds | All Breeds |
|---|---|
| Organ | NVT |
| Specimen | Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin |
Additional information
The serological test provides an indication if the cat may produce antibodies against the unborn kittens. The DNA-test indicates the genetic risk prior to breeding.
The serological and the DNA-test can be ordered separately.
This test is performed by an external laboratory. CombiBreed takes care of the mediation between you as a customer and the external laboratory. In this case, CombiBreed cannot be held liable for the behaviour of the client and/or contractor.
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Turnaround information
- 30 working days
- This test is performed by an external laboratory.
- CombiBreed takes care of the mediation between you as a customer and the external laboratory.