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Macrothrombocytopaenia

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Original price £48.00 - Original price £48.00
Original price
£48.00
£48.00 - £48.00
Current price £48.00

Macrothrombocytopaenia (MTCP) is a condition which causes a low blood platelet number but increased platelet size, with these two factors often resulting in an overall normal platelet function. It is important to inform your vet of this condition so they are not concerned by a low platelet count on blood tests.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the TUBB1 gene.

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Scientific references

Davis B, Toivio-Kinnucan M, Schuller S, Boudreaux MK. Mutation in beta1-tubulin correlates with macrothrombocytopenia in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. J Vet Intern Med. 2008 May-Jun;22(3):540-5