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Does basic dog blood work include EPI testing, and is fasting needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 72 lbs

my vet ran some basic blood work on my dog would this include EPI test or does EPI test require fasting thanks very much

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2017

You should contact your vets office to confirm what tests were performed and the results. EPI testing is a very specific test requiring specialist machines and would not be included in a basic panel and is generally only added if symptoms suggestive and other causes are ruled out

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