Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 8(DEA 8)
Also known as: Dog Erythrocyte Antigen 8 · DEA-8 · Hunde-Blutgruppe DEA 8 · Canine blood type DEA 8 · Blood group system/dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) 8
Overview
What it is
Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 8 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by specific proteins on the surface of red blood cells. It is a normal genetic variation rather than a disease, though it plays a role in how the immune system reacts during blood transfusions. While it is clinically relevant for matching blood, testing for DEA 8 is currently not possible in practice because the necessary typing sera are extremely scarce and commercially unavailable.
How it presents
This blood group is a healthy biological trait and does not cause any physical symptoms or health issues at any age. An owner would only notice signs of a reaction if the dog received an incompatible blood transfusion.
Treatment
No treatment is necessary as this is a normal biological characteristic, meaning there are no associated treatment costs (0 EUR). To minimize transfusion risks, veterinarians perform crossmatch tests directly rather than testing for this specific blood group.
How it's tested
Blutgruppenbestimmung (DEA 8)(DEA 8)
Primary testClinical examDie Bestimmung der Blutgruppe DEA 8 erfolgt über serologische Verfahren (wie Agglutinationstests) im Labor, um die Antigen-Präsenz auf den roten Blutkörperchen nachzuweisen.
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) 8?
Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 8 is a naturally occurring blood group system in dogs, defined by specific proteins on the surface of red blood cells. It is a normal genetic variation rather than a disease, though it plays a role in how the immune system reacts during blood transfusions. While it is clinically relevant for matching blood, testing for DEA 8 is currently not possible in practice because the necessary typing sera are extremely scarce and commercially unavailable.
How is Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) 8 tested?
Tests currently in our database: Blutgruppenbestimmung (DEA 8).
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.