Discover innovative technology to diagnose GI disease in animals. Streamline testing with contextual, all-in-one solutions for faster, effective care.
While gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common, they’re notoriously difficult to diagnose. Many current testing processes can take several days, and may rely on outsourcing or referral. They generally don’t take into account factors such as the patient’s current medications, clinical signs, age or breed, so there’s no context for their findings. And while waiting for a definitive diagnosis, the patient continues to experience the discomfort and pain related to their digestive issues. Fortunately, innovative technology to diagnose GI Disease in animal patients now offers the possibility of a less complicated solution. These advancements include improving the discovery and application of biomarkers as well as new approaches to diagnostics through contextual all-in-one testing.
The Role of Technology in the Discovery of Biomarkers
A recent review examined the role of technology in the discovery of biomarkers. This review has a strong focus on “omics” platforms – transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics — and suggests the future of diagnostics may lie in biomarkers. Unfortunately, there are still challenges preventing the successful implementation of new biomarkers into clinical practice. These include inadequate funding, differences between animal species, too few samples for some species, trouble collecting samples, and not having the right tools to analyze the data.
The study calls for a united approach between researchers, clinicians and funding bodies in order to work towards putting these discoveries into clinical practice. In the meantime, new innovations have now made it possible to utilize GI testing that offers contextual all-in-one results.
A Simplified Approach to a Complex Issue
One of the major challenges when diagnosing GI disease is that the disease pathology can be multifactorial. Diseases such as IBD, pancreatitis, PLE, LSA, SIBO can exist concurrently and therefore, multiple tests are often required. This can present financial challenges for the client as well as a delay in treatment and prolonged pain for the patient. But there is another option.
An all-in-one testing solution, developed by VDI Laboratory, streamlines this process while offering contextual results. One single blood panel offers12 parameters, with reflex testing for even more comprehensive workup.
Cost-Effective Testing
The single-draw blood test from VDI Lab is a cost-effective option to get quick, clear and trusted results. And these results, tailored to the specific context of the individual patient, provide more information than the traditional laboratory workup,.
Optional Integrations
In addition to the base panel, optional test integrations for allergies, cortisol, ALT,ALP, and GI Microbiome testing can provide further information. These can be included in the initial panel or added on after to provide a more complete health picture of a patient who presents with GI symptoms.
The inclusive results give an in-depth snapshot of the animal’s GI health and allow for quick and cost-effective diagnosis.
A Pioneer in Diagnostics
VDI is at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, utilizing cutting-edge laboratory tests and fully automated testing equipment to deliver the most advanced solutions for GI workups in pets. Their approach emphasizes integrating contextual information, combining the pet’s clinical signs, medications, age, and any current diagnoses with test results for a more accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of GI disease. Each final report is clear, concise, and personalized to the individual pet.
VDI’s proprietary technology then processes both the test data and patient context, providing results that are efficient, thorough, and easy to interpret. Learn more about VDI Laboratory testing and how it can transform your practice here.
AUTHOR PROFILE
Innovative Veterinary Care Journal bridges the gap between the worlds of allopathic and integrative veterinary care. Thousands of veterinarians and vet technicians are interested in ways to enhance their practice and update their skills…and integrative health is considered to be highly innovative and requested by patients along with a vast number of other traditional and emerging techniques. IVC features articles by some of the top experts, focusing on market trends in health treatments, new product features, industry news, how to create a strong retail experience, leading integrative modalities, and nutrition education not typically taught in vet school.
