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==Diagnosing Thiamin Deficiency==

==Diagnosing Thiamin Deficiency==

Diagnosis of thiamine deficiency is based on measurement of low erythrocyte transketolase activity or low plasma thiamine phosphorylated esters serum [[Nutrition Glossary#Retinol|retinol]], though not routinely tested through veterinary reference laboratories. Submission of samples to a human reference laboratory may be possible, though often concurrent submission of normal reference samples is required. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images show changes consistent with thiamine deficient grey matter degeneration.  

Diagnosis of thiamine deficiency is based on measurement of low [[Erythrocytes|erythrocyte]] transketolase activity or low plasma thiamine phosphorylated esters serum [[Nutrition Glossary#Retinol|retinol]], though not routinely tested through veterinary reference laboratories. Submission of samples to a human reference laboratory may be possible, though often concurrent submission of normal reference samples is required. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images show changes consistent with thiamine deficient grey matter degeneration.  

 

Diagnosis is also made on clinical signs consistent with deficiency, evaluation of diet, and response to parenteral thiamine supplementation.

Diagnosis is also made on clinical signs consistent with deficiency, evaluation of diet, and response to parenteral thiamine supplementation.