Evaluation of laboratory methods to improve characterization of dogs with von Willebrand disease.

Authors :: Burgess, Hilary J.
Woods, J. Paul
Abrams-Ogg, Anthorty C. G.
Wood, R. Darren
Source :: Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research / Revue Canadienne de Recherche Vétérinaire; Oct2009, Vol. 73 Issue 4, p252-259, 8p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The article discusses a study which sought to evaluate the laboratory methods to improve characterization of dogs diagnosed with von Willebrand disease (vWD). Using 183 clinically healthy canines, it investigated the value of additional tests such as platelet count and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) used in conjunction with the von Willebrand factor antigen enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). It concluded that the vWF:Collagen binding assay (vWF:CBA) was proven to be an important component of the vWD diagnostic profile.

Subjects :: CLINICAL pathology
VON Willebrand disease
DOG diseases
THROMBOPLASTIN
BLOOD platelets
ENZYME-linked immunosorbent assay

Language :: English
ISSN :: 08309000
Volume :: 73
Issue :: 4
Database :: Supplemental Index
Journal :: Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research / Revue Canadienne de Recherche Vétérinaire
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 45097768

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