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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - Dog (view source)
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===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
Modest increases in Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and a decrease in cholesterol concentration are seen on routine biochemical studies in some dogs. Serum concentrations of cobalamin may be low whilst serum folate concentrations may be high. Low serum concentrations of Vitamin E are also frequently documented in dogs with EPI.
Modest increases in Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and a decrease in cholesterol concentration are seen on routine biochemical studies in some dogs. Serum concentrations of cobalamin may be low whilst serum folate concentrations may be high. Low serum concentrations of Vitamin E are also frequently documented in dogs with EPI.
The most sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis of EPI is the '''TLI''' serum assay. The values are greatly reduced as compared to normal animals. Values '''<2µg/l''' in dogs are considered diagnostic. This test must be carried out after withdrawing food for several hours.
The most sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis of EPI is the '''[[Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency|TLI]]''' serum assay. The values are greatly reduced as compared to normal animals. Values '''<2µg/l''' in dogs are considered diagnostic. This test must be carried out after withdrawing food for several hours.
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