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 dog’s genetic status, our new LABOGenetics XXL Dog 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 dogs. The regular turnaround time is 10-14 business days after arrival of the sample in the lab.

The package is recommended for dogs of all breeds and for mixed-breed dogs with unknown genetic background, as it contains both breed-specific and cross-breed tests.
Mixed-breed dogs can also be carriers of genetic diseases and show symptoms, so that appropriate precautions for the life of the dog or targeted breeding decisions may be necessary.
For all breed dogs, 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 dog, 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 dog 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. We guarantee results for at least 95% of all tests included in the package. If you have any questions please contact labogen@laboklin.com.

Not all tests offered by Labogen can be included in the LABOGenetics XXL Dog package as they are not compatible with the used NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) technology. However, we offer the option to order some individual tests specific to your breed at attractive special conditions in addition to the package.

Generally, breed-unspecific genetic findings have no health implications, regardless of whether the result is a heterozygous (N/mut) or homozygous (mut/mut) genotype. The information is provided as part of LABOGenetics XXL comprehensive genetic screening, but is in most cases irrelevant to the health of the tested animal.

However, for mixed breeds, especially those with ancestry from specific breed combinations (e.g. Labradoodle, a cross between Labrador and Poodle), a distinct consideration is advisable. Here, N/mut or mut/mut results should be considered in the context of breed-specific testing of the respective breeds, as these may have health implications for the tested animal, even if they are marked as breed-unspecific results.

An additional benefit of large-scale genetic screening, which includes tests without direct breed relevance, is the ability to benefit from future scientific findings. The association of certain genetic variants to health risks for specific breeds is continuously updated. Customers can therefore review their results at any time if new associations are identified for their animal’s breed.