FELINE PANCREATIC LIPASE (fPL)

Description

Feline Pancreatic Lipase (fPL) Test for Cats

Feline Pancreatic Lipase (fPL) is a blood test that measures pancreas-specific lipase levels in cats. It is the most sensitive and specific diagnostic test for feline pancreatitis — a common, frequently underdiagnosed condition. At Home Petcare, powered by Diagnopet, provides at-home blood sample collection for the fPL test across Hyderabad.

Why Is the fPL Test Important?

Pancreatitis in cats is difficult to diagnose because clinical signs are often vague and non-specific. The fPL test specifically measures lipase produced only by the pancreas, providing superior diagnostic accuracy over routine blood chemistry panels.

When Is the fPL Test Recommended?

• Cats with anorexia, lethargy, vomiting, or weight loss
• Suspected pancreatitis or concurrent IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
• Monitoring pancreatitis treatment response
• Pre-surgical evaluation in cats with GI signs
• Cats with concurrent diabetes mellitus or hepatic lipidosis

Interpreting fPL Results

• Normal (<3.5 µg/L): Pancreatitis unlikely
• Borderline (3.5–5.3 µg/L): Repeat testing recommended in 2–4 weeks
• Elevated (>5.3 µg/L): Pancreatitis likely — further evaluation advised

Sample Type

Serum — Collected at your home by our trained veterinary professionals.

Report Delivery

Digital report delivered within 1–2 working days via email and WhatsApp.