SDMA Fun Facts !

If a cat or dog has an elevated SDMA result, what is the next step?

What does SDMA stand for?

SDMA testing is available in house on the Catalyst

A lobster's bladder is located in its head. They squirt each other with urine during fights!

SDMA is not affected by lean body mass?

SDMA levels increase on average with ____% kidney loss

What % of SDMA is eliminated by the kidneys?

SDMA can detect both active kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

On average _____ out of _____ dogs will develop CKD

On average ____ out of ____ cats will develop CKD

Creatinine levels remain normal until at least ____% kidney loss

How does SDMA relate to GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)

In a voodoo curse, which disease occurs when a victim's urine and nails are placed in a bottle?

SDMA is more reliable for assessing kidney function in animals with

How long has creatinine testing been around?

What is the normal reference range for SDMA?

SDMA is now included in the International Renal Interest Society guidelines for CKD staging

What are the key features of SDMA

SDMA is a waste product of cells that is removed from the body through the kidneys