Common Questions from Rdvms regarding the Gastrointestinal and Immune Systems in Dogs and Cats
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The canine pancreatic specific lipase is available as a SNAP cPL and as a quantitative test Spec cPL. Sensitivity of Spec cPL concentrations vary for mild pancreatitis (21%), moderate to severe pancreatitis (71%), and pancreatitis overall (64–94%). Currently, serum cPL concentration is considered the most specific serum biomarker for the diagnosis of pancreatitis in dogs. Specificities range from 71–100%.
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