Uric Acid DNA Test (Hyperuricosuria)

From $49.00

Hyperuricosuria, or elevated uric acid level in the urine, is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder and is characterized by the formation of bladder stones and occasional kidney stones.

DNA results are emailed within 5 business days, once all samples are received at the laboratory.

Your Uric Acid DNA-test kit includes:

Sterile DNA-collection swabs
Complete instructions

Test options include:

Shipped to me (US only): We will mail you a full kit that includes instructions and sample collection materials.
DIY Kit: We will email you collection instructions. You will collect the sample using your own supplies and mail the sample back to our lab.

Description

What is Hyperuricosuria?

Hyperuricosuria, or elevated uric acid level in the urine, is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder and is characterized by the formation of bladder stones and occasional kidney stones. Dalmatians are generally considered to be homozygously affected; however, efforts are being made with DNA testing to identify carriers, which could allow for the future elimination of the disorder. Bulldogs and Black Russian Terriers are also known to be significantly affected by the disease.

Understanding Results

There are 3 possible genotypes reported for Hyperuricosuria:

CLEAR: those having 2 copies of the normal allele and appear to be normal
CARRIER: those having 1 copy of the normal allele and 1 copy of the mutation, but are not at risk for developing bladder stones
AFFECTED: those having 2 copies of the mutation and are at risk for developing bladder stones