Description
For Cat or Dog
About This Panel
Recommended For:
Determining the bacteria and fungal species on the skin when dermatitis/pruritus is present, and determine if an IgE mediated allergen is a contributing cause. Also, the panel may help guide appropriate treatment strategies.
Tests Included:
–Allergy Panel
– Skin Microbiome Panel
– CRP or HPT
– Vitamin D
Sample Type(s) Required:
Serum – a component of blood.
Skin Swab
Can this be collected at home?
No – A blood draw is required to obtain serum. Your local veterinarian should be able to assist with this serum sample collection.
Yes – Skin Swab can be done at home with the included supplies.
Comments
IgE allergy testing should only be performed when clinical signs are present to ensure titers are elevated. If no clinical signs are present, avoid testing until a flare-up occurs.
Species
Canine/Feline
One Kit Per Patient – Ask us about multi-pet discounts! office@vdilab.com
VDI does not provide return postage on kits originating outside if the United States. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure that samples are shipped to the lab, and arrive within 3 weeks of shipping. Contact VDI with questions.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
All VDI lab tests should be interpreted in the context of the pet’s entire clinical picture and in consultation with a licensed veterinarian or other qualified professional. The comments, recommendations, and products provided in the VDI lab report are intended to support and inform the medical plan of the attending or consulting veterinarian and should not be considered as medical directives from VDI Laboratory.
Laboratory testing is one component of a patient’s overall clinical evaluation and should not be relied upon as a standalone diagnosis. Results should be interpreted by a veterinarian in conjunction with the patient’s history, clinical signs, physical examination, and other relevant diagnostic findings. Laboratory results may help identify, support, exclude, or further evaluate potential causes of disease, but no individual test can guarantee identification of the underlying cause of a patient’s clinical signs.
