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Assessment of a Novel Urine Biomarker for Acute Kidney Injury in Cats

Objective:

To assess the potential of a possible new marker of acute kidney injury in cats – including Oncology patients that develop kidney disease during the course of their disease.

Inclusion criteria:  

Cats with following conditions:

  • severe systemic disease (including cancer)
  • aminoglycoside & NSAID therapies
  • low urinary tract obstruction
  • prerenal azotemia
  • exacerbation of chronic renal disease
  • acute renal failure.

Samples required:  

  • urine sample (1-5 mL), collected either by voidance, cystocentesis or catheterization.

Client Compensation:              

  • New diagnostic AKI assay performed at no cost to owner   

Researchers:

  • Dr. Dorothee Bienzele (PI)

Contact: 

Dr. Dorothee Bienzle: 519-824-4120; ext.54351

Vicky Sabine (PhD), Clinical Research Coordinator

Funded by OVC Pet Trust.

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