Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 4(DEA 4)
Also known as: Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 4 · Canine Blood Group DEA 4 · Hunde-Blutgruppe DEA 4 · Erythrozyten-Antigen 4 · Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 4
Overview
What it is
DEA 4 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by a specific protein called an antigen found on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is present in approximately 98% of all dogs, making it the normal physiological standard. Because it is a healthy blood type rather than a disease, it does not cause any harm to the dog's circulatory system.
How it presents
This is a normal genetic trait rather than a medical condition, so dogs do not show any symptoms or health limitations at any age. The only clinical relevance occurs during a blood transfusion, where a rare DEA 4-negative dog could react to DEA 4-positive blood.
Treatment
No treatment or medical intervention is required, resulting in a lifetime cost of 0 EUR. Standard blood typing is routinely performed before any transfusion to ensure compatibility.
How it's tested
DEA 4 Blutgruppenbestimmung(DEA 4)
Primary testClinical examDie Bestimmung der Blutgruppe DEA 4 erfolgt durch serologische Verfahren wie Agglutinationstests oder immunchromatographische Schnelltests aus einer Vollblutprobe beim Tierarzt oder im Labor.
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 Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 4?
DEA 4 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by a specific protein called an antigen found on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and is present in approximately 98% of all dogs, making it the normal physiological standard. Because it is a healthy blood type rather than a disease, it does not cause any harm to the dog's circulatory system.
How is Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 4 tested?
Tests currently in our database: DEA 4 Blutgruppenbestimmung.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.