In domestic cats the common blood types are A and B, a third rare blood type AB is also known. This name is confusing as type AB is not the result of the presence of blood types A and B. A genetic mutation associated with blood group B in most cats has been identified. The genetic test can therefore determine whether a cat is bb (blood type B), Ab (blood type A or AB and carrier of the b allele) or AA (blood type A or AB). This test is particularly important in cats because of neonatal isoerythrolysis. The colostrum of a mother with blood group B can kill the kitten if it is of blood group A or AB.

This test analyzes mutations specific to the Turkish Angora breed and is not valid for other breeds.

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