Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)
General description
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) causes impaired movement of cilia and subsequent health problems in diverse organ systems, notably the respiratory tract.
Breeds
Alaskan Malamute, Australian Shepherd, Miniature American Shepherd, Old English Sheepdog
Order details
| Test number | 8483 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 7-14 working days |
Test specifications
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
Detailed description
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) belongs to a genetically heterogenous group of inherited ciliopathies, causing impaired movement of cilia and subsequent health problems in diverse organ systems, notably the respiratory tract. Because of the insufficient motility of cilia of epithelial mucous membrane, the function of mucus clearance from the airways is ineffective and results in chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract.
