Foresight Health® Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome
Foresight Health® Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

Foresight Health® Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome

by The Pet Genetics Lab
£48.00
Description

Our Foresight Health® single test for Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome is ideal for breeders and owners who want the reassurance of genetic health testing.

The guideline turnaround time for single tests is approximately 10-12 working days after the swab arrives at the lab.

If you need more than two tests it is often more cost-effective to order the relevant Foresight Health® breed package.

Description

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) is a neuromuscular disease causing weakness in all four limbs which is exacerbated by exercise, it is also visible in reduced reflexes and a shortened gait.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the COLQ gene.

Breeds

This test is also included in the following Foresight Health® breed packages:

 

Scientific references:

Mignan T, Targett M, Lowrie M. Classification of myasthenia gravis and congenital myasthenic syndromes in dogs and cats. J Vet Intern Med. 2020 Sep;34(5):1707-1717

Tsai KL, Vernau KM, Winger K, Zwueste DM, Sturges BK, Knipe M, Williams DC, Anderson KJ, Evans JM, Guo LT, Clark LA, Shelton GD. Congenital myasthenic syndrome in Golden Retrievers is associated with a novel COLQ mutation. J Vet Intern Med. 2020 Jan;34(1):258-265

Rinz CJ, Levine J, Minor KM, Humphries HD, Lara R, Starr-Moss AN, Guo LT, Williams DC, Shelton GD, Clark LA. A COLQ missense mutation in Labrador Retrievers having congenital myasthenic syndrome. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 28;9(8):e106425

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