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The large-scale genetic screening for your cat – at LABOGEN for only 98 €*.
Please: as sample material only 0.5 – 1.0 ml EDTA blood or a specially optimized swab is possible (not the cheek swabs of our standard test kit!)

Product overview

Would you like to know more about your cat’s genetics? LABOGenetics XXL Cat, our new comprehensive package can screen your cat for more than 50 genetic variants. You will receive information on hereditary diseases, genetic risk factors, coat colours and coat characteristics. The determination of the genetic blood group is, of course, also included. LABOGenetics XXL Cat is available for cats of all breeds and mixes.

LABOGenetics XXL Cat is of interest to everyone, whether you are a cat owner, breeder or veterinarian.

  • For breeders: Make informed breeding decisions, improve your breed’s genetic health and ensure that healthier kittens are born.
  • For cat owners: Gain insight into your cat’s genetics and learn about possible genetic health risks.
  • For veterinarians: Improve your diagnosis and treatment options by incorporating valuable genetic information to determine the best care for your patients.
  • For breeding clubs: Offer your club members state-of-the-art genetic testing and support responsible breeding practices.

General questions

  • Comprehensive testing: We provide detailed results for all tests, so you will know whether your cat carries predispositions for any of the included genetic diseases. Moreover, coat colour and trait tests, as well as the genetic blood group determination are also included.
  • Universal applicability: The package is recommended for cats of all breeds and for mixes with unknown genetic background, as it contains both breed-specific and cross-breed tests.
  • Bonus information: Even if you are primarily interested in specific genetic tests, you will gain additional relevant genetic information by choosing this package.
  • Support science: With your purchase you will support the scientific research on the genetic health of our animal companions. The screening process can also identify possible variants for hereditary diseases and coat traits that were previously unknown in a particular breed.

A conventional single test is particularly suitable for rapid targeted diagnosis in the case of a symptomatic animal, or if certain hereditary diseases have to be excluded in a very short time. The single tests can usually be finished faster than packages or screenings, but are comparatively more costly.

If you want to get an overview of your cat’s genetic status, our new LABOGenetics XXL Cat package offers a comprehensive, inexpensive screening. The package is suitable for owners, breeders and veterinarians and also provides useful information for breeding associations that can contribute to the health of our cats. The regular turnaround time is 10-14 business days after arrival of the sample in the lab.

The package is recommended for cats of all breeds and for mixes with unknown genetic background, as it contains both breed-specific and cross-breed tests.

Mixed-breed cats can also be carriers of genetic diseases and show symptoms, so that appropriate precautions for the life of the cat or targeted breeding decisions may be necessary.

For all breed cats, the breed-specific test results are indicated first in the test report, as they are especially relevant to the particular breed. Then, all further analyzed test results are listed. This helps you to identify the tests that are particularly relevant to your cat, without overlooking possible variants of rare or previously unknown genetic diseases in the breed.

We strongly recommend submitting an EDTA blood sample as blood contains up to 100 times the amount of DNA compared to a buccal swab. Alternatively, you can request specially optimized swabs when you place your order. If a cheek swab is taken correctly, the desired results can also be obtained. Please only use the specially optimized swabs and not the swabs from our standard test kit.

You will typically receive the results of the LABOGenetics XXL cat package within 10-14 business days due to the extensive testing.
Tip: If you want quicker insights, check out our large selection of individual tests. These can often be offered with a significantly shorter examination time.

In rare cases, not all test results can be obtained. Such results are marked as “not evaluable”. In most cases, this is due to insufficient quality or quantity of the DNA, that we isolated from the submitted sample. However, previously unknown mutations can also be the underlying cause.

If a test that is particularly important to you and your cat breed could not be obtained within the LABOGenetics XXL package, you can reorder it at a particularly reduced price as a single analysis for
€ 20. If more than three test results are not generated, your order will be cancelled and will remain free of charge for you. You can then send in a new sample, which we will analyze again. If you have any questions or would like to reorder, please contact labogen@laboklin.com

Which tests are included in the LABOGenetics XXL Cat package?

Test name (click for details)AbbreviationGene(s)CategoryLst. no.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica (Turkish Van)AESLC39A4Hereditary disease8763
Alpha-mannosidosis(Persian)AMDMAN2B1Hereditary disease8239
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndromeALPSFASLGHereditary disease8609
Congenital hypothyroidismCHTPOHereditary disease8873
Congenital myasthenic syndromeCMSCOLQHereditary disease8592
CystinuriaCysSLC7A9Hereditary disease8604
FXI deficiency (Maine Coon)F11F11Hereditary disease8729
FXII deficiency F12F12Hereditary disease8806
Gangliosidosis GM1GM1GLB1Hereditary disease8041
Gangliosidosis GM2 (Burma)GM2HEXBHereditary disease8149
Gangliosidosis GM2 (Korat)GM2HEXBHereditary disease8864
Glycogen storage diseaseGSD IVGBE1Hereditary disease8113
Head Defect ALX1Hereditary disease8465
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 1 (Maine Coon)HCM 1MYBPC3Hereditary disease8080
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 3 (Ragdoll)HCM3/HCRMYBPC3Hereditary disease8116
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 4 (Sphynx)HCM4ALMS1Hereditary disease8695
Hypokalemia WNK4Hereditary disease8453
Hypotrichosis and short stature FOXN1Hereditary disease8318
MDR1 genetic defectMDR1ABCB1Hereditary disease8776
Mucopolysaccharidosis type VIMPS6ARSBHereditary disease8468
Mucopolysaccharidosis type VIIMPS7GUSBHereditary disease8473
Myotonia Congenita CLCN1Hereditary disease8461
Osteochondrodysplasia (Scottish Fold)OCDTRPV4Hereditary disease8349
Polydactyly LMBR1Hereditary disease8874
Polycystic kidney diseasePKDPKD1Hereditary disease8046
Primary hereditary glaucomaPCGLTBP2Hereditary disease8395
Progressive retinal atrophyrdAc-PRACEP290Hereditary disease8117
Progressive retinal atrophypd-PRAAIPL1Hereditary disease8593
Progressive retinal atrophyb-PRAKIF3BHereditary disease8331
Pyruvate kinase deficiencyPKPKLRHereditary disease8047
Spinal muscular atrophySMALIX1Hereditary disease8123
Color variant AgoutiAGK Color / hair length / hair texture8090
Color variant Charcoal Color / hair length / hair texture8442
Color variant Colourpoint (Siamese/Mink/Burma brown) Color / hair length / hair texture8258
Color variant Gold Copper (British Shorthair) Color / Hair length / Hair texture8522
Color variant Gold Sunshine (Siberian) Color / Hair length / Hair texture8775
Color variant Snow (Bengal) Color / hair length / hair texture8255
Color variant Tabby (Mackarel, Blotched) Color / hair length / hair structure8778
Color variant Ticked Color / hair length / hair texture8777
Color dilution DilutionDILK Color / hair length / hair structure8099
Coat color AmberAMB Color / coat length / coat texture8170
Coat color Brown (Chocolate/Cinnamon) Color / Hair length / Hair texture8257
Coat color Copal Color / coat length / coat structure8774
Coat color RussetRUS Color / coat length / coat texture8606
Coat type Curly Color / hair length / hair structure8629
Fur type Sphynx / Devon RexKTR Color / hair length / hair structure8243
Hair length (short hair / long hair) Color / hair length / hair structure8147
genetic blood grouping other8121