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Understanding You Pets Blood Work
Complete Blood Count (CBC)A CBC give information on hydration
level, anemia, infection, blood clotting ability, and theimmune
systems ability to respond.
- WBC (White Blood Cell) levels may indicate certain diseases or
infections.o LYM, MON, NEU, BAS, and EOS, are specific types of
white blood cells.
EOS may indicate allergic or parasitic conditions.- RBC (Red
Blood Cell)and HCTlevels help identify anemia.
o HGB, MCH, and MCHC measure the oxygen carrying capability of
red bloodcells.
o MCV and RDW measure the size of red blood cells.- Platelets
(PLT, PCT, MPV, and PDWc)measure cells that help stop bleeding
by
forming blood clots.
Serum Chemistry ProfileThese test evaluate organ function,
electrolyte status, hormone levels, and more.
- ALBhelps evaluate hydration, hemorrhage, and intestinal,
liver, and kidney health.- ALPmay indicate liver damage, Cushings
disease, active bone growth in young
animals, and in older animals with dental disease.- ALTis an
indicator of liver damage, but does not tell us the cause.-
AMYelevations show pancreatic or kidney disease.- TBILelevations
may indicate liver or blood disorders. This test helps identify
bile duct
problems and certain types of anemia.- BUNreflects kidney
function. Increased levels can be caused by kidney, liver, and
heart disease, urinary blockage, shock, or dehydration.- Ca
(Calcium)levels may indicate many different diseases. Tumors,
thyroid disease,
and kidney disease are just a few of the conditions that may
alter calcium levels.- PHOSelevations are often associated with
kidney disease, thyroid disease, or
bleeding disorders.- CREreflects kidney function. This test
helps distinguish between kidney and non-
kidney causes of an elevated BUN.- GLU (Glucose)is blood sugar.
Higher levels may indicate diabetes or stress. Low
levels may cause collapse, seizures, or coma.- NA+ (Sodium)is
lost with vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney or Addisons diseases.
It
also indicates hydration status.- K+ (Potassium)is lost with
vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive urination. Increased
levels may indicate kidney failure, Addisons disease,
dehydration, or urinaryblockage. Very high levels can lead to
cardiac arrest and death.
- TP indicates hydrations status and provides information about
the liver, kidneys, andinfectious diseases.
- GLOBoften increases with long-term inflammation as well as
other diseases.- T4 levels may indicate diseases of the thyroid
gland.- CHOLprovides us with further information about thyroid
disease, liver disease,
Cushings disease, and diabetes.
