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 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 Brochure
Validation of a Point-of-Care Quantitative Assay for Feline NT-proBNP
Vcheck Feline NT-proBNP Detailer
Recommended in AAHA’s 2023 Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats!
Analytical validation of a novel point-of-care immunoassay for canine N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide analysis
NT-proBNP Webinars and Podcasts
"Getting to the Root of the Problem Through Preanesthetic Examination & Testing of the Dental Patient" Webinar
"A Heart-to-Heart on Canine Mitral Valve Disease with Dr. Lake-Bakaar" Webinar
"Clinical Utility of Cardiac Biomarkers" Webinar
"Managing Mitral Valve Disease in General Practice" Webinar
"Point-of-Care NT-proBNP in the Diagnosis & Management of Cardiac Disease: Part 2" Webinar
"Clinical Utility of Point-of-Care NT-proBNP Cardiac Biomarker in the Diagnosis & Management of Cardiac Disease" Webinar
"From Diagnosis to Treatment: How NT-proBNP Is Revolutionizing Heart Disease Management in Animals" Webinar
What Our Customers Are Saying
“We’ve loved bringing the Vcheck V200 into our practice, as it has increased our point of care diagnostics, specifically in monitoring NT-proBNP, cortisol and cPL/fPL levels. It’s a great quick screening test that’s cost-effective, quick and easy to use.”
Shannon Emmons, Eliot Veterinary Hospital, Eliot, ME
Product Information
Product Number | Product Name | Packing Unit | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
VCF130DC | Vcheck Feline NT-proBNP | 5 Tests/Kit | Device |