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
Downloads
Vcheck fPL Detailer
fPL Webinars and Podcasts
"Pancreatitis of “Table-scrap-it is”? Diagnosis & Care" Webinar
"Could It Be Pancreatitis? Case Studies from the Trenches" Webinar
Product Information
Product Number | Product Type | Product Name | Packing Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
VCF127DC | Device | Vcheck fPL | 10 Tests/Kit |
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