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Originally Posted by drabinowitz43  I just want to report that I faxed my vet a copy of the Cornell article about the Protein C bloodtest that i think MyFair Lacy sent me and he was very impressed. He totally agreed we should do it and apologized for not thinking of it, he doesn't see this often. Joey is having the bloodtest on Monday am and they will send it to Cornell. He thinks I am such a brilliant researcher (lol). Thank you all so much, I feel better when I have a protocol to follow. You guys are all amazing and so smart. |
I'm the one who sent you the information on the Protein C test.
I would get the BAT and Protein C done through Oradell if it is closer, but beyond that I would go to Cornell for further testing if a shunt is suspected.
Just to clarify the misinformation that still seems to be out there, fasting
is not required for bile acids testing.
This is taken from page 5 of Dr. Center's seminar handout several years ago:
7. Random "Fasting" Bile Acids ARE NOT reliable for RULING OUT liver dysfunction or abnormal portal circulation. Rather, you need PAIRED SAMPLES AROUND A MEAL. We no longer collect 12-hr fasting bile acids but instead collect a bile acid sample before a meal (pre-meal) and 2 hours after a meal (post-meal or postprandial).
Dr. Center also states that in her more recent research summary article:
PSVA and MVD Research Summary