Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL)
Disease
NCL is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by lysosomal storage dysfunction.
The clinical course includes increasing levels of agitation and possible outbursts of aggression, hallucinations, hyperactivity and epileptic fits. Most animals lose their ability to coordinate everyday muscular activities. As the extent of neurodegeneration increases, all affected dogs develop psychological abnormalities and ataxia.
Breed
American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, English Setter, Dachshund and Tibetian Terrier
Trait of inheritance
Test duration
1-2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab
Material
The DNA test is performed out of EDTA blood or buccal swabs. Required swabs can be ordered free of charge. (Buccal swab order-form). If a swab is sent in, possibly the genetic material is not sufficient to run the test. In this case it would be best to send in an EDTA blood sample.
Testing procedure
Please send in your sample together with the lab order genetic. Results will be transmitted optionally via post, fax or email. After completion of the test you will receive a separate invoice. Payment can be made via credit card or bank transfer.
Breeding club discounts apply if a copy of the membership card is sent together with the respective samples. Due to administrative reasons the invoiced price can not be altered subsequently.
Questiones?
Please contact our molecular biology team for further questions.
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