cCortisol
Cortisol is secreted from the adrenal cortex and controls glucose and fat metabolism. Cushing's disease is one of the most common endocrinopathy in older dogs. To help diagnose Cushing's disease, precise cortisol level measurement is obtained through Vcheck's cCortisol test (ACTH stimulation, low-dose dexamethasone suppression (LDDST) and high-dose dexamethasone suppression (HDDST)).
Animal
Canine
Sample Type
Serum 50μl
Measurement Range
1~30 μg/dl
Testing Time
20 minutes
Clinical Application
To diagnose or evaluate the treatment response of hyperadrenocorticism / hypoadrenocorticism
Clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease): polyuria/polydipsia, polyphagia, abdominal distension (pot-belly), etc.
Long-term treatment monitoring should be performed with Vcheck Cortisol after the initial diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism / hypoadrenocorticism
Clinical signs of hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease): lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, etc.
Downloads
Vcheck cCortisol Detailer
"Utilizing Canine Cortisol Measurement in Clinical Practice" Webinar Synopsis
cCortisol Webinars
"Getting to the Root of the Problem Through Preanesthetic Examination & Testing of the Dental Patient" Webinar
Product Information
Product Number | Product Type | Product Name | Packing Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
VCF105DC | Device | Vcheck cCortisol | 10 Tests/Kit |
What Our Customers Are Saying
"I love the ability to do a baseline cortisol on a patient when I suspect Addison's. I also love that I can do a full ACTH stim test completely in-house and talk to the owner about it on the same day. The Vcheck analyzer is much more affordable than sending samples out to a lab, so I can run tests more frequently, especially pre-surgery."
Angela Wilson, DVM, Sam Bass Veterinary Wellness, Round Rock, TX