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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - Cat (view source)
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===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
Routine hamatology and biochemistry are often unremarkable in cats with EPI.
Routine hamatology and biochemistry are often unremarkable in cats with EPI.
Serum concentrations of cobalamin are often decreased. Serum folate concentrations may also be decreased due to concurrent inflammatory bowel disease or intestinal lymphoma.
Serum concentrations of cobalamin are often decreased. Serum folate concentrations may also be decreased due to concurrent [[Inflammatory Bowel Disease|Inflammatory bowel disease]] or Intestinal lymphoma.
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 '''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.