Speed T4

Quantitative measurement of thyroxine (total T4) in canine and feline serum or plasma

Presentation

Advantages

Method : Immunochromatography

Analysis : Quantitative dosage of total T4 in serum or plasma

Sample : Serum, plasma

Reading : 15 minutes (including 5 minutes of incubation)

Presentation : 6 tests

Storage : between 2°C and 8°C

Performances :

Speed T4 allows to mesure thyroxine concentration in canine and feline blood.

Speed T4 is a quick and easy diagnostic tool that can be performed during a consultation in just 15 minutes. It can be used in senior health check. Also, it allows a precise follow up thanks to quantitative result.

Why to use Speed T4?
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are among the most common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, respectively. Thyroxine is a hormone synthesized by the thyroid gland. Total T4 measurement provides useful information for the screening and diagnosis of thyroid diseases.

Why to use Speed T4?

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are among the most common endocrine disorders in dogs and cats, respectively.

Thyroxine is a hormone synthesized by the thyroid gland. Total T4 measurement provides useful information for the screening and diagnosis of thyroid diseases.

When to use Speed T4?
Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in older dogs. If the diagnoses are made on average at the age of 7 years, the at-risk breeds (Doberman, Pinscher, Golden Retriever, etc.) can present symptoms from the age of 2 years. In cats, hyperthyroidism is more common from the age of 10. Certain risk factors increase the chances of hyperthyroidism such as canned food or sex (females are more common).

When to use Speed T4?

Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in older dogs. If the diagnoses are made on average at the age of 7 years, the at-risk breeds (Doberman, Pinscher, Golden Retriever, etc.) can present symptoms from the age of 2 years.

In cats, hyperthyroidism is more common from the age of 10. Certain risk factors increase the chances of hyperthyroidism such as canned food or sex (females are more common).

Instructions for use