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
“This machine has been super helpful, easy and very much a nice asset to our clinic. We use the NT-proBNP tests almost weekly and constantly use the cPL. It has helped our doctors and our other staff."
Bobbi Stellman, Ewing Animal Hospital, Boise, ID
Product Information
Product Number | Product Name | Packing Unit | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
VCF130DC | Vcheck Feline NT-proBNP | 5 Tests/Kit | Device |