Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 6(DEA 6)
Also known as: Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 6 · Hunde-Erythrozyten-Antigen 6 · DEA-6 Blood Group · Canine Blood Group DEA 6
Overview
What it is
DEA 6 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, determined by whether a specific marker called an antigen is present on the surface of the red blood cells. This is a normal genetic variation rather than a disease, affecting the cardiovascular and immune systems during medical procedures. Knowing a dog's blood type is important to prevent the immune system from attacking donor blood during a transfusion.
How it presents
This blood group does not cause any outward symptoms or health problems in daily life, and it is present from birth. It only becomes relevant if the dog needs a blood transfusion, where an incompatible match could trigger an adverse reaction.
Treatment
No treatment is necessary as this is a normal biological trait. If blood typing or compatibility testing is performed prior to a transfusion, the cost typically ranges from 0 to 150 EUR.
How it's tested
Blutgruppenbestimmung DEA 6(DEA 6)
Primary testClinical examDie Bestimmung der Blutgruppe DEA 6 erfolgt serologisch mittels Agglutinationstests in spezialisierten Veterinärlaboratorien unter Verwendung spezifischer Antiseren.
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) 6?
DEA 6 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, determined by whether a specific marker called an antigen is present on the surface of the red blood cells. This is a normal genetic variation rather than a disease, affecting the cardiovascular and immune systems during medical procedures. Knowing a dog's blood type is important to prevent the immune system from attacking donor blood during a transfusion.
How is Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 6 tested?
Tests currently in our database: Blutgruppenbestimmung DEA 6.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.