Squamous cell carcinoma of the toe - risk analysis

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8823

The test for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the toe enables an assessment of the individual risk of developing acral squamous cell carcinoma in black giant schnauzers and black poodles. A structural change, a so-called copy number variation, in the c-KIT ligand gene (KITLG) is being investigated. An increased number of copies of the KITLG gene correlates an increased risk of SCC.

Method	droplet digital PCR
Breed list	Giant Schnauzer, Poodle
Duration	1-2 weeks after arrival of the sample in the lab
Remark	sample material: EDTA blood only