Researchers will develop an assay to measure canine thrombopoietin (TPO), a bone marrow growth factor, to improve the
diagnosis and treatment
of bleeding disorders in dogs with immune platelet defects.
Typical products in this area are analyzers or kit type tests that identify and / or monitor (similarly to the clinical laboratory) thyroid
disorders, fertility management, drugs
of abuse, psychiatric drug management, oncology
diagnosis and prognosis,
bleeding complications and the list goes on...... However, these tests are typically not used for patient care.