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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy  Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see a Lipase level at all and according to our bloodwork levels, the amylase isn't high at all. These two results are generally an indicator of pancreatitis.
According to my bloodwork results, all these results are within normal limits, except hemoglobin which is actually high, and cholesterol which is slightly low.
A SPEC cPL is a Canine GI Panel and involves a serum Spec cPL level, a Trypsin-like Immunocreact (TLI), Cobalamine (b12) and Folate levels. This is the true test to confirm pancreatitis or other intestinal issues.
I know it is very imtimidating, but learn what these tests mean if high or low. Pancreatitis can be a lifetime problem. A low-fat food, in addition to reading all labels for treats and not adding flax seed or fish oil can be instrumental in managing. |
the vet had to diagnose with something though and so i am thinking they did the in house spec cpli to confirm and there was no lipase or triglycerides here. Many vets are now doing in house spec cpli tests as the lab ones take 3-4 days to come back so thinking this is what this vet did to diagnose. Dex amylase and lipase were normal when he was really sick and when he was feeling better the numbers were through the roof so i really do not put much credence anymore to amylase and lipase when determining pancreatitis - it can be used but is not always accurate is what i found as we tested it a ton and each time it was all over the place but his white blood cell count was high and triglycerides were high. I am going to make sure our vet carries the in house spec cpli and anyone who has a pancreatic dog should make sure of this as well -- sometimes you have to treat the dog not just blood work as i kept asking why is he so sick and the amylase and lipase are normal as i was getting frustrated and they confirmed along with ims and our dermatologist also said those two values are not always accurately as she learned in vet school you cannot soley rely on them