Osmotic resistance of erythrocytes(EOF)
Also known as: Erythrocyte Osmotic Fragility · Osmotische Fragilität der Erythrozyten · Osmotische Resistenz der Erythrozyten · Erythrozyten-Osmose-Resistenz · Red Blood Cell Osmotic Fragility
Overview
What it is
This term refers to a physiological trait measuring how well red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, tolerate changes in fluid pressure before rupturing. Rather than a primary disease, it is a subclinical hematological variation that describes the physical stability of these oxygen-carrying cells. It does not typically cause systemic illness or damage to any organ system on its own.
How it presents
Because this is a subclinical physiological trait rather than an active disease, affected dogs typically show no outward symptoms at any age. The variation is generally only detected through specialized laboratory blood tests.
Treatment
No treatment is required or recommended for this subclinical trait, resulting in an expected lifetime cost of 0 EUR. It does not impact the dog's quality of life or require ongoing veterinary management.
How it's tested
Osmotischer Fragilitätstest(OFT)
Primary testClinical examDer osmotische Fragilitätstest (OFT) bestimmt die Widerstandsfähigkeit von Erythrozyten gegenüber osmotischem Stress in abgestuften Kochsalzlösungen.
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 Osmotic resistance of erythrocytes?
This term refers to a physiological trait measuring how well red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, tolerate changes in fluid pressure before rupturing. Rather than a primary disease, it is a subclinical hematological variation that describes the physical stability of these oxygen-carrying cells. It does not typically cause systemic illness or damage to any organ system on its own.
How is Osmotic resistance of erythrocytes tested?
Tests currently in our database: Osmotischer Fragilitätstest.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.