The Most common Equine Diagnostic Plans
16. Equine Myopathy Plan
Horses with EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis) may present with asymmetrical muscle wasting or weakness.
|
Tests Performed |
Test Code |
Samples Needed |
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Creatine kinase
|
CK |
- 1ml Serum or heparinized plasma before exercise and after 15 min of walk/trot. |
|
Selenium, whole blood
|
SEL |
- EDTA whole blood. - Heparin whole blood. |
|
Vitamin E in serum
|
NDIK |
- 1ml Serum (separated from clot and protected from light). |
- Muscle biopsy recommendations vary depending on the type of equine myopathy suspected.
- Genetic testing is required.