Early Detection, Proactive Management: Tashikin Kidney Function Testing
Canine and feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a high incidence and often does not show obvious symptoms until the late stages. Early diagnosis and staging management following IRIS guidelines are critical. Tashikin provides comprehensive kidney function assessment tools, including the revolutionary early marker SDMA, to help you detect kidney damage earlier and proactively manage kidney health.
Understanding Key Kidney Function Indicators(Following IRIS Guidelines)
SDMA (Symmetric Dimethylarginine)
An early marker of kidney injury that rises earlier than creatinine (on average, months to years earlier) and is less affected by muscle mass. It is a revolutionary tool for early CKD screening, staging and monitoring.
Creatinine
A traditional glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicator that usually does not rise significantly until about 75% of kidney function is lost. Results are susceptible to factors such as muscle mass and age.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Reflects kidney excretion function and protein metabolism, but is susceptible to a variety of non-renal factors such as dietary protein content, gastrointestinal bleeding, and dehydration.
Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio (UPC)
A key quantitative indicator for assessing the degree of proteinuria, which is critical for accurate staging, prognosis and treatment monitoring of CKD.
Important Note: Kidney function assessment needs to be comprehensively judged in combination with SDMA, creatinine, BUN, UPC, and urinalysis, and staged and managed with reference to the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) guidelines.
Kidney Function Test Reagents
C. CORT Test Kits (Canine Cortisol Test Strips)
Detects cortisol levels in dogs. Provides veterinarians with a tool to assess adrenal function.
Cystatin C Test Kits (Canine Cystatin C Test Strips)
Detects cystatin C levels in dogs and cats. Reliably diagnoses kidney disease in dogs and cats.
Advantages of Tashikin Kidney Health Solutions
Early Screening
First to offer SDMA testing, helping to detect early kidney damage months or even years before creatinine rises, winning valuable intervention time.
Comprehensive Assessment
Covering everything from the early marker SDMA to traditional indicators Crea/BUN, to UPC for assessing proteinuria, providing comprehensive kidney function information.
Following Guidelines
The testing program is designed in close combination with the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) guidelines to support veterinarians in standard CKD staging and management.
Reliable Results
Using advanced technology and strict quality control to provide accurate and stable test results, providing a solid basis for your clinical decisions.
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Proactively manage kidney health to improve long-term prognosis for animals
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