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Originally Posted by bjh  BelindaY.....How soon after she had the lepto shot did they do the BAT's?
For those that recommend a Protein C test.......Would any vet that knows how to do a BAT know how to do a Protein C test? If a Protein C test will tell what kind of liver shunt the dog has then why would one need to do a BAT test? Would a Protein C test rule out a liver shunt? I am asking because some breeders routinely do BAT's and if they are not accurate then why not just do a Protein C test if it is more accurate? The vet I use never heard of a Protein C test and I can't find that much information on the internet about it. I know some of the Universities use it so is that where you would have to go? |
Bile acid testing is the best way to screen.
Any vet who can draw blood should be able to do a Protein C test.
If the numbers are in one range it is indicative of MVD and if the numbers are in another it is indicative of shunt. The range that the numbers fall in to suggest MVD are also the "normal" range I believe. So dogs with large shunts have abnormal Protein C numbers. If the number came back in normal range you wouldn't know if the dog has MVD or is normal. That is why the BAT is used...