Additional information
| Species | Canine, Feline |
|---|---|
| Patient Status | Acutely Ill, Suspected Cancer |
| Test | Magnesium (Mg), Parathyroid Hormone 1-84 (PTH), Total Calcium (tCa), Vitamin D (VitD) |
| Specimen Type | Serum (Frozen) |
| Fasting | Not Required |
309 – Calcemia Panel + Mg ❄
$96.00
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Minimum Frozen Serum Requirement: 1mL
Background:
VDI’s Calcemia Panel is a three biomarker panel for the determination of root-cause of abnormal calcium levels. Unlike other similar panels, VDI offers gold-standard test for PTH and Vitamin D, that are not currently available through other laboratories. VDI graphs the results in a visual way that helps for quick result interpretation.
VDI utilizes the gold-standard in Parathyroid Hormone testing: PTH 1-84. Unlike intact PTH (iPTH), VDI measures the entire PTH sequence (84 amino acids) with no fragment interference that is common with intact PTH; particularly the 7-34 fragment which often accumulates in renal disease.
Magnesium is a critical cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic processes in the body. Normal magnesium levels ensure these process run efficiently and effectively.
VDI provides patient-specific dosing guidelines for Vitamin D and Magnesium when levels are insufficient.