Elliptocytosis(HE)
Also known as: Hereditary Elliptocytosis · Ovalocytosis · Ovalozytose · Spectrin-Defizienz · Erbliche Elliptozytose · …
Overview
What it is
Elliptocytosis is a genetic condition affecting the red blood cells, which are the cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Due to a structural variation, these cells develop an oval or elliptical shape instead of their normal round form. In dogs, this is typically a benign and harmless anomaly that does not impair the cells' ability to function.
How it presents
This condition is almost always completely asymptomatic, meaning affected dogs show no outward signs of illness. It is typically discovered by chance during routine blood tests at any age.
Treatment
No treatment is necessary for this benign condition, and affected dogs live normal, healthy lives. Lifelong costs are minimal, ranging from 0 to 500 EUR, which would only cover occasional routine blood monitoring during regular veterinary check-ups.
How it's tested
Hereditäre Elliptozytose (HE) DNA-Test(HE)
Primary testDNA testDer DNA-Test identifiziert die ursächliche Mutation im SPTB-Gen, welche für die Fehlbildung und Instabilität der roten Blutkörperchen verantwortlich ist.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Elliptozytose (EPB41) DNA-Test(EPB41)
Primary testDNA testEin Gentest zum Nachweis der Mutation im EPB41-Gen, die zu einer abnormalen ovalen Form der roten Blutkörperchen führt.
Issuing body: Embark
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 Elliptocytosis?
Elliptocytosis is a genetic condition affecting the red blood cells, which are the cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Due to a structural variation, these cells develop an oval or elliptical shape instead of their normal round form. In dogs, this is typically a benign and harmless anomaly that does not impair the cells' ability to function.
How is Elliptocytosis tested?
Tests currently in our database: Hereditäre Elliptozytose (HE) DNA-Test, Elliptozytose (EPB41) DNA-Test.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.