Genetic testing (hereditary screening)
A cheek-swab DNA test used for: screening pedigree pets for inherited diseases before purchase, pre-breeding checks, and drug-sensitivity decisions (e.g. MDR1). One test lasts a lifetime.
🧾 Antes de la prueba
- ✓Collect cheek mucosa per the kit (before meals is better)
- ✓Choose a reputable lab with a broad dog/cat panel
- ✓Results in 2-4 weeks
📊 Cómo leer los valores clave
| Buscar | Alto | Bajo |
|---|---|---|
| MDR1 (drug sensitivity) | Carriers must avoid certain antiparasitics/anesthetics | Normal metabolism |
| HCM / PKD / DM variants | Carrier or at-risk — manage per disease or factor into breeding | Not carried |
| Breed mix | Mixed-breed composition testing | Purebred verification |
💡 Cómo interpretarlo Hand results to your vet for interpretation: carrying a mutation doesn't guarantee disease (many are recessive), but it directly affects breeding decisions and drug choices. For pedigree puppies, asking for parental test reports is standard practice.
🤖 Interpretación IA del informe
Escribe los valores de tu informe abajo (p. ej. «ALT 250, BUN 40») y la IA los interpretará según el significado de cada prueba.
Preguntas frecuentes
Which breeds need testing most?
Corgis/Bernese (DM), Border Collies/Aussies (MDR1, CEA), fold-cat lines, Maine Coons/Ragdolls (HCM) — breed-specific lists are on OFA and our breed pages.
Does negative mean the disease is impossible?
For that single mutation yes; but many inherited diseases exist — negative only means the tested variant isn't carried.