Canine Elliptocytosis

Canine elliptocytosis is a rare inherited blood disorder. Normal red blood cells are round in shape but red blood cells in affected dogs appear oval-shaped and can have serrated edges. An affected dog may present with mild Anemia and may be smaller than its littermates. Severe health complications have not been reported in affected dogs.

Gene Tested : SPTB

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Single Copy Affected
• Double Copy Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Single Copy Affected
• Hereditary Double Copy Affected