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New IDEXX Spec cPL® Test
(canine pancreas-specific lipase)

results plusRedefine the way
you diagnose pancreatitis—A revolutionary new test that allows you to quickly and confidently rule in or rule out pancreatitis in dogs.

Learn more in our Diagnostic Update report.

Canine pancreatitis is a potentially fatal disease and is difficult to diagnose. Presenting signs are common and nonspecific, including vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. The new Spec cPL Test finally offers you more definitive diagnostic results. View a comparison chart to see the difference between the Spec cPL Test and other diagnostic methods.

Test every dog that presents with vomiting, anorexia or abdominal pain for pancreatitis.

 
Acute Pancreatitis (512 KB)
Pancreatitis with suspected reflux esophagitis (547 KB)
 
Consider pancreatitis in every dog that presents with vomiting, anorexia and/or abdominal pain.

Learn more > (326 KB)
Treatment Options for Canine Pancreatitis
 
Gastrointestinal expert Dr. Jörg Steiner discusses how early supportive care can improve patient prognosis
 
Order as a standalone test or as part of one of the profiles by using these test codes.

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  • Originally developed as the cPLI test developed by Dr. Jörg Steiner and Dr. David Williams in the Gastrointestinal Laboratory at Texas A&M University

  • Unprecedented accuracy—With more than 95% specificity and sensitivity (as compared to the cPLI assay), this test far outperforms other test methodologies so you can treat confidently. (277 KB)

  • Fast results—Tests are run daily so you can move ahead quickly with treatment

IDEXX Results PLUS® is our promise to deliver superior service and go further than anyone to provide diagnostic accuracy, offering:

  • Daily courier service

    Turnaround Times

    Days Test Type Pickup Results
    Courier
    Monday–Friday
    Routine bloodwork
    (chems, hem, coag, UA, some serology, endo)
    First pickup
    Second pickup
    4:00–6:00 p.m. same day
    8:00–9:00 a.m. next day
    Saturday Routine bloodwork One pickup 8:00–9:00 a.m. Sunday
    Monday–Saturday Cytology
    Histopathology
    Specialized tests
    One pickup 24–48 hours
    48–72 hours
    Vary
    Results for cytology requests that are received on Friday may be reported on Monday

    or IDEXX-Direct® overnight service

  • The latest pickup times

  • Early delivery of results

  • More than 74 board-certified veterinary pathologists and specialists to support your cases

Questions? Call us at 1-888-433-9987.

*As compared to cPLI at the Gastrointestinal Laboratory of Texas A&M University

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