VIDAS® Equine INSULIN
Immunoassay expertise for veterinary diagnostics
Assay for quantitative measurement of equine insulin levels to diagnose or monitor Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).
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Overview
THE IMPORTANCE OF INSULIN IN EQUINE HEALTH
Insulin plays a crucial role in maintaining the metabolic balance in horses. All horses are at risk for Insulin Dysregulation and certain subsets of horses including ponies, donkeys, Arabians and mustangs are particularly susceptible. Furthermore, age-related changes in insulin regulation can be associated with EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome), a disease where horses may experience abnormal fat deposits, inability to lose weight and infertility. Less frequent but very challenging, laminitis is the most critical clinical sign associated with EMS.1
Insulin testing is the cornerstone for diagnosing and managing EMS. Indeed, horses usually exhibit compensated insulin resistance and do not develop diabetes, reason why glucose measurement is rarely useful.²
VIDAS® Equine INSULIN offers published performance in terms of linearity and precision, with the final objective to ensure reliable results both for the initial diagnosis and for the long-term management of EMS.³
IMMUNOASSAY EXPERTISE FOR EMS MANAGEMENT
Ensure horse owner and veterinarian satisfaction by providing accurate insulin test results in a timely manner.
VIDAS® Equine INSULIN assays are designed for use on VIDAS® KUBE™, MINI VIDAS® and VIDAS® automated immunoassay solutions – trusted by labs for more than 30 years. VIDAS® systems are easy-to-use, flexible, and scalable. Enter a world of simplicity with the unique VIDAS® single test concept:
- Load and go
- Ready-to-use reagents with long shelf-life
- Everything included in the kit
1. Morgan R, Keen J, McGowan C. Equine metabolic syndrome. Vet Rec. 2015;177(7):173–179.
2. Durham et al. ECEIM consensus statement on equine metabolic syndrome. J Vet Intern Med. 2019; 33: 335-349.
3. Internal R&D study
Assays
Technical Specifications
| VIDAS® EQUINE INSULIN FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Reference | 424848 |
| Kit content | 30 tests |
| Sample Type | Equine serum |
| Time to result | Approximately 20 min |
| Shelf life | 18 months |
| Frequency of calibration | 56 days |
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