Diagnostic Panels by Clinical Presentation¶
This page maps common clinical presentations to recommended POCT panels — so you can order the right tests the first time.
Panel Recommendations¶
| Presentation | Recommended Panel |
|---|---|
| Acute vomiting/diarrhea (puppy) | CPV Ag + CRP |
| Acute vomiting/diarrhea (cat) | FPV Ag + SAA |
| Dyspnea / cough | NT-proBNP (+ CRP if inflammatory) |
| PU/PD (polyuria/polydipsia) | SDMA + T4 + cortisol |
| Fever of unknown origin | SAA/CRP + FeLV/FIV (cat) |
| Weight loss / lethargy | T4 + SDMA + FeLV/FIV |
| Breeding management | Progesterone + relaxin |
| Pre-anesthetic (geriatric) | SDMA + NT-proBNP |
Why Panels Beat Single Tests¶
A panel answers the differential in one visit. For example, a dyspneic dog needs NT-proBNP (cardiac?) and may need CRP (inflammatory?). Running both simultaneously on a multi-channel analyzer (FIA880) cuts total time.
The FIA880 Advantage¶
The six-channel FIA880 runs mixed panels in a single cycle — ideal for the multi-parameter panels above.
FAQ¶
Why test CRP with CPV in a puppy? CPV confirms the infection; CRP quantifies the inflammatory severity and helps monitor treatment response.
Which panel for a geriatric pre-anesthetic screen? SDMA (renal) + NT-proBNP (cardiac) — the two silent diseases that most affect anesthetic risk.
For interpretation, see Result Interpretation.
Authored by: Migibio Clinical & Scientific Affairs, Guangzhou Magic Biotech Co., Ltd.
Reviewed by: Migibio R&D Quality Committee
Last updated: 2026-08-13
Disclosure: Migibio (Guangzhou Magic Biotech Co., Ltd.) is the manufacturer of the FIA680/FIA880 analyzers and FICT reagents referenced in this content. See our Editorial & Review Policy.