From:
leese10ferts
Date: 2002-05-01 18:35:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Adrenal Panel Test
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Jen Phillips <ferrets@c...> wrote:
>
> I called today to schedule an appointment with our vet. When I
called, I
> specifically asked to have the Adrenal Panel for Ferrets
(University of
> Tennessee) done on her. My vet didn't seem to be familiar with the
test,
> and said that what he would do is send it to Cornell to test her
adrenal
> function.
Hi Jen,
My vet's office uses Cornell for this too. I believe at Cornell,
they test only the estradial. This is typically what is elevated in
adrenal ferrets and can be a good and less expensive diagnostic
tool. BUT, if it comes back within normal range, that does not mean
that it isn't adrenal. Likewise with the entire U of Tennessee
Panel. The price difference is substantial - like over a hundred
dollar difference. I think that's what your vet was planning to do
with Cornell. Hope this helps!
Lisa