Taurine (incl. Methionine)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 2030


Chronic taurine deficiency causes dilatative cardiomyopathy in cats. In general, most commercial diets contain sufficient amounts of taurine. Taurine deficiency may be caused by chronic absorption disturbance or by homemade rations.

Material

EDTA plasma 1 ml (immediately centrifuged, pipetted off)

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Method

LCMS

Species list

Dog, cat

Duration

2–6 working days

Remark

  • When determining taurine levels, the methionine concentration is also measured.
  • Methionine is an essential amino acid and acts as a precursor for the synthesis of taurine.
  • The interpretation of methionine concentrations should always be considered in conjunction with taurine status and other clinical and cardiac findings.