Can someone remind me???

Discussion in 'Acromegaly / IAA / Cushings Cats' started by Patti and Merlin, Sep 17, 2010.

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  1. Patti and Merlin

    Patti and Merlin Member

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    Is fasting necessary for GH or IAA levels?


    When Merlin had his IGF-1 level drawn - we just drew it. But I remember all of you talking about fasting for a test. Could someone clarify that for me. We have a possible newbie in PZI land - Marcy.
     
  2. Nina and KB

    Nina and KB Well-Known Member

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    Patti, in the "DCIN might need help with a Cushings Cat" thread (May, 2010) there is a lot of discussion concerning the various high-dose tests, but I pulled this out for you:

     
  3. Blue

    Blue Well-Known Member

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    It all depends on your cat. The one test will be better if no lipemia.

    Shadoe has lipemia on ALL of her test results, even if I fast her. I take up foods at midnite and arrange to take her into the vet first thing in the morn. It's just a blood draw so you really don't need to make an appt. You do want to have the draw done just a few days before Fedex will get the draw to the lab in time for the tests.

    Look on the two below links to find which one mentions the lipemia:
    IAA Test
    IGF-1 (Acro) Test
     
  4. OptOut

    OptOut Well-Known Member

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    Dr. Lunn never required me to fast Boo for the blood draws.
     
  5. Patti and Merlin

    Patti and Merlin Member

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    Thanks everyone. I'll give Marcy the info!
    Uhh any and all help with Boris on Lantus over in lantus land would be greatly appreciated. i'm a dud at this! :shock:
     
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