After identifying a dog or cat that tests positive on the E.R.D.-HealthScreen® Urine Test, what is the next step?
As described in the “3-Step Guide: Managing Patients with Positive E.R.D.-HealthScreen® Urine Tests,” the first step is to assess the initial diagnostic work-up (e.g., physical examination, complete urinalysis, serum chemistry panel, complete blood count, and blood pressure measurement) for evidence of underlying disease conditions that could be responsible for the microalbuminuria (See Question #5).
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