Skip to main content

Address

Panerių g. 246
48454 Kaunas
Lithuania

Opening hours

  • Mon – Fri
    9 :00 – 17 00
  • Sat
    Closed    
  • Sun
    Closed   
Horse DNA testing illustration

Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia (GT) 1 – Horse

Code: P507

74,72 €

Sample details

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

Search by our number or the laboratory number. An unmatched number is saved as a previous / external reference. No new physical sample is needed.
The add to cart button will appear once you select the values above

Short description

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) is a bleeding disorder caused by defective platelets, which results in an inability for blood to clot properly.

General information

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) is a bleeding disorder caused by defective platelets, which results in an inability for blood to clot properly. This variant of the disease, found in the Quarter Horse and Peruvian Paso, is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene ITGA2B. A related variant is also found in the Quarter Horse, as well as the Thoroughbred.

Specifications

Breeds

American Quarter Horse, Peruvian Paso
Gene

ITGA2B
Chromosome

11
Organ

Cardiovascular System
Specimen

Hair, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue
Mode of Inheritance

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

GT

Clinical features

Clinical signs usually are characterised by bleeding of the skin, mucous membranes and gums, and may also include purpura (reddening or purpling of exposed skin), epistaxis (nosebleeds), and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

References

Pubmed ID: 17338169

Year published: 2007

Omia ID: 1000

Omia variant ID:

Turnaround information

  • 15 working days