The Labmaster LUCIA™ Feline SAA test is an in vitro veterinary diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of Serum Amyloid A (SAA) from cat whole blood. The test is intended for use as an aid in detecting acute infection as well as in monitoring systemic inflammation and treatment response.

The Labmaster LUCIA™ Feline SAA test is to be used with the semi-automated Labmaster LUCIA™ Vet Analyzer.

• Point-of-care test based on an anticoagulated whole blood sample
• Test cassette includes all necessary reagents; no preparation required
• Easy handling, only a few steps needed
• Quantitative (numerical) result in only 6 minutes

Feline Serum Amyloid A apolipoprotein (fSAA) is a significant acute phase infection marker
in cats. The fSAA concentrations alter in response to a generalized inflammatory process
(infections, immune-mediated illnesses, malignancy, and surgical intervention) (i). Scientific
studies indicate that healthy cats have very low SAA levels, from 0 to 5 mg/L. fSAA can
increase up to 100-fold from baseline levels within the first 8 to 24 hours of inflammatory
stimuli (ii). Feline SAA is a helpful general marker of inflammation to track the progression of
the condition and how well treatment is working. Since fSAA levels rapidly decline after the
inflammation is reduced its levels are utilized to track early responses to antibiotic therapy and
inform veterinarians when additional testing or treatment is required.