Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 1(DEA 1)
Also known as: Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 1 · DEA 1.1 · DEA 1.2 · Hunde-Blutgruppe DEA 1 · Canine Blood Group DEA 1 · …
Overview
What it is
Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 1 (DEA 1) is a major blood group system in dogs, determining whether a dog has specific proteins on the surface of their red blood cells. This inherited trait is passed down in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning a dog only needs one copy of the gene to be DEA 1-positive. Knowing a dog's blood group is essential for matching blood donors and recipients to prevent the immune system from attacking transfused blood.
How it presents
Having a specific blood type does not cause any symptoms or health issues on its own, and it is present from birth. However, if a dog receives an incompatible blood transfusion, they can experience a severe immune reaction where their body destroys the new red blood cells.
Treatment
While blood type itself requires no treatment, managing an emergency transfusion reaction or performing necessary pre-transfusion blood typing typically costs between 50 and 2500 EUR. This is not a disease requiring lifelong therapy, but rather a genetic trait that must be managed during medical procedures.
How it's tested
Serologische Blutgruppenbestimmung (DEA 1)(DEA 1)
Primary testClinical examDie Bestimmung der Blutgruppe DEA 1 erfolgt mittels serologischer Verfahren (wie Gelkarten- oder Immunchromatographie-Tests) in der Tierarztpraxis oder im Labor zur Vermeidung von Transfusionsreaktionen.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 1?
Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 1 (DEA 1) is a major blood group system in dogs, determining whether a dog has specific proteins on the surface of their red blood cells. This inherited trait is passed down in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning a dog only needs one copy of the gene to be DEA 1-positive. Knowing a dog's blood group is essential for matching blood donors and recipients to prevent the immune system from attacking transfused blood.
How is Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 1 tested?
Tests currently in our database: Serologische Blutgruppenbestimmung (DEA 1).
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.