Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)

General description

The severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is associated with very low levels of immunoglobulins and lymphocytes and therefore causes serious failing in cellular and humoral immunity. Affected dogs show increased susceptibility for viral and bacterial pathogens and die of opportunistic infection at the age of 8 – 12 weeks.

Breeds

Frisian Water Dog, Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier

Detailed description

The severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is associated with very low levels of immunoglobulins and lymphocytes and therefore causes serious failing in cellular and humoral immunity. Affected dogs show increased susceptibility for viral and bacterial pathogens and die of opportunistic infection at the age of 8 – 12 weeks. The causal mutation in Frisian Water Dogs is a point mutation in the RAG1 gene, while in Jack Russell Terriers there is a point mutation in the canine DNA-PKcs gene.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) - Frisian Water Dog

The causal mutation in Frisian Water Dogs is a point mutation in the RAG1 gene.

Order details
Test number8328
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration7-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom compleximmunological
Age of onset8-12 weeks
Causalitycausally
GeneRAG1
MutationC-A
LiteratureOMIA:001574-9615

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) - Russell Terrier

In Jack Russell Terriers, the causal variant is a point mutation in the canine DNA-PKcs gene.

Order details
Test number8328
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration7-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom compleximmunological
Age of onset8-12 weeks
Causalitycausally
GenePRKDC
MutationC-A
LiteratureOMIA:000220-9615