Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 5(DEA 5)
Also known as: Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 5 · DEA 5 blood group · Canine blood group DEA 5 · Hunde-Erythrozyten-Antigen 5 · DEA-5
Overview
What it is
DEA 5 (Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 5) is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by a specific protein marker on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning a dog only needs to inherit the gene from one parent to express this blood type. This is a normal genetic variation rather than a disease, and it does not harm the dog's circulatory system.
How it presents
This blood group does not cause any physical symptoms or health limitations, and it is present from birth. It only becomes relevant if the dog requires a blood transfusion, where receiving incompatible blood could trigger an immune reaction.
Treatment
No daily treatment or lifelong therapy is required for this natural trait. If a blood transfusion is ever necessary, a standard blood typing test costing between 0 and 150 EUR is performed to ensure a safe match.
How it's tested
DEA 5 Blutgruppenbestimmung(DEA 5)
Primary testClinical examDie Bestimmung der Blutgruppe DEA 5 erfolgt mittels serologischer Verfahren (Agglutinationstest) oder DNA-Analyse, um die Verträglichkeit vor Bluttransfusionen zu prüfen.
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) 5?
DEA 5 (Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 5) is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by a specific protein marker on the surface of red blood cells. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, meaning a dog only needs to inherit the gene from one parent to express this blood type. This is a normal genetic variation rather than a disease, and it does not harm the dog's circulatory system.
How is Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 5 tested?
Tests currently in our database: DEA 5 Blutgruppenbestimmung.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.