Vcheck Feline NT-proBNP
NT-proBNP concentration reflects the degree of cardiac activation secondary to stimulus, such as stretching. Vcheck's fNT-proBNP test allows for identification of this marker to assess the magnitude of cardiac muscle stretching.
Animal
Feline
Sample Type
Serum, Plasma (heparin, EDTA) 100μl
Measurement Range
50-1,500 pmol/L
Testing Time
10 minutes
Clinical Application
Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Cats
Screens for occult heart disease
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Prior to anesthesia
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In apparently healthy cats with heart murmurs
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At risk breeds - Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Birman, Persian
Distinguishes cardiac from respiratory disease
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In cats with respiratory signs such as dyspnea, tachypnea, cough
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Differentiates cardiac and respiratory causes of dyspnea
Determines the severity of heart disease
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Monitors stabilization of CHF during hospitalization
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Predicts survival in cats with CHF
Downloads
Vcheck Feline NT-proBNP Leaflet
Vcheck Feline NT-proBNP Brochure
"Getting to the Heart of Cardiac Biomarkers" Webinar
What Our Customers Are Saying
"I’m a big fan of this test because it’s what is missing. We test kidney and liver values on pre-anesthesia blood work. Shouldn’t we test the heart too? That seems pretty important to me. Need that heart. Nothing else matters if the heart does not work right, plus the cost to run it makes it a no brainer."
Denver, CO
