fPL
Measuring enzymes specifically secreted by the pancreas assists in the diagnosis of pancreatitis. Up to 75% of cats have acute or chronic pancreatitis. The Vcheck fPL is an in vitro diagnostic test kit for the quantitative measurement of feline pancreas-specific lipase concentration in feline serum and plasma.
Animal
Feline
Sample Type
Serum, Plasma (EDTA) 25μl
Measurement Range
1-50 ng/ml
Testing Time
15 minutes
Clinical Application
Nonspecific clinical signs of pancreatitis: poor or absent appetite, lethargy, weight loss, dehydration, and diarrhea
Feline pancreas-specific lipase test correlates very well with pancreatic inflammation
The best overall sensitivity and specificity compared to other serum markers
To diagnose and rule out feline pancreatitis
Time-course monitoring of pancreatitis in cats during recovery
To assess the secondary damage to pancreas in case of other digestive disease such as cholecystitis or enteritis, etc
Product Information
Product Number | Product Type | Product Name | Packing Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
VCF127DD | Device | Vcheck fPL | 10 Tests/Kit |
What Our Customers Are Saying
"We love the ease of using our Vcheck V200 and its tests, particularly the pancreatitis tests, which give numeric results quickly. The instructions are simple, and the customer support is great."
Samantha West, River North Small Animal Hospital, Stephenville, TX