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Genetic test for the Ghost / Hypo / Orange Ghost MLPH variant in ball pythons.

Overview
This genetic test assesses the MLPH c.4919_4923del variant associated with Ghost / Hypo / Orange Ghost in ball pythons. This phenotype is linked to a lighter, more diluted brown-to-black appearance and shed skin that contains very little pigment. The result helps determine whether the tested animal is free, carrier or positive for the tested variant. Other colour genes can still influence the final appearance.
Included subanalyses
This analysis includes the following subanalysis:
Allele combinations & result interpretations
Below, for each tested locus, you will find the possible allele combinations that may be reported within this analysis, together with a brief explanation of their genetic meaning. The interpretation of possible interactions between different loci is included in the report, but is not shown here in full because that would lead to too many combinations on this page. The final expression may also depend on other genes and their interaction.
Allele combination: wt
This animal does not carry the tested Ghost / Hypo / Orange Ghost-associated MLPH variant. It will not pass on the tested variant. Other colour genes can still influence the final appearance.
Allele combination: wt/del
This animal carries one copy of the tested Ghost / Hypo / Orange Ghost-associated MLPH variant. It can pass the variant to offspring. One copy does not usually explain the full phenotype on its own, and other colour genes can still shape the final appearance.
Allele combination: del/del
This animal has the tested Ghost / Hypo / Orange Ghost-associated MLPH genotype. It will pass the tested variant to offspring. Visible colour intensity can still vary and may be influenced by other colour genes.
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