Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Accurate blood sugar testing in cats with new portable meter
By Walker, Alex & Stewart, Samuel D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2024·1Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: High concordance of blood glucose measurement in cats between a beta prototype glucometer device and a reference laboratory standard in a clinical setting.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A study involving 60 cats tested a new portable blood glucose meter to see how accurately it measured blood sugar levels compared to a standard lab test. The results showed that 96% of the readings from the new device were accurate, and it performed well across a wide range of glucose levels. This means that cat owners can trust this new glucometer for monitoring their pets' blood sugar levels, which is especially important for managing conditions like diabetes. The device met all necessary accuracy standards, making it a reliable option for at-home glucose monitoring in cats.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of a beta prototype version of a new portable blood glucose meter in feline patients. ANIMALS: 60 client-owned cats. METHODS: In this prospective study, 3-mL blood samples were collected from each cat and analyzed in triplicate using a beta prototype device (AlphaTRAK 3 [AT3]) and by a reference lab standard immediately after collection. Accuracy of the AT3 device was determined in accordance with the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 15197:2013 criteria, including Bland-Altman plotting and consensus error grid analysis. A Passing-Bablok regression analysis was also performed. RESULTS: 96% of feline measurements fell within the ISO accuracy threshold, and 100% of measurements fell within zones A and B of the consensus error grid, meeting the ISO accuracy requirements. There was no significant bias in the data according to the Bland-Altman analysis. Within the full range of glucose concentrations (20 to 750 mg/dL) the correlation coefficient between the AT3 and the reference lab standard was 0.99. There was no significant constant or proportional bias present in the data. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The AT3 device met the ISO requirements and is accurate for measurement of blood glucose concentrations in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38190800/