ALB
Albumin
Serum protein that helps evaluate hydration, enteritis, hemorrhage, liver and kidney disesase.
ALKP
Alkaline Phosphatase
Protein that is related to liver damage, Cushing's disease, steroids and active bone growth in young pets. This value is significant in cats
ALT
Alanine Aminotransferase
Indicator of active liver disease. Does not indicate cause or reversiblity.
AMYL
Amylase
Associated with pancreatitis or kidney disease, especially if elevated.
AST
Aspartate Transferase
Increased levels can indicate liver or skeletal muscle necrosis/damage.
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Kidney function property. Increased level of nitrogenous waste products (proteins) is called azotemia. Kidney, liver and heart disease, urethral obstruction, shock and dehydration can cause abnormalties.
Ca
Calcium
Can be an indicator of tumors, hyperparathyroidism, kidney disease and low albumin. Abnormalities can be a sign of a wide variety of conditions.
CHOL
Cholesterol
Used to help diagnose hypothyroidism, liver disease, Cushing's disease, diabetes mellitus, etc.
Cl
Chloride
An electrolyte that can be lost with vomiting and Addison's disease. Increased values often indicate dehydration.
Cortisol
This is a hormone used to test for Cushing's disease in a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test.
CREA
Creatnine
Kidney function property. Helps distinguish between kidney and non-kidney causes of elevated BUN.
GGT
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
Liver enzyme which indicates diesase or cortisol excess.
GLOB
Globulin
Blood protein that often is increased with chronic inflammation and certain disease states.
GLU
Glucose
Known as "blood sugar". Greatly elevated levels may indicate diabetes mellitus. Low levels can cause collpase or coma.
K
Potassium
An electrolyte that is lost with diarrhea, vomiting or excessive urination. Increased levels are associated with kidney failure, Addison's diesease, dehydration and urethral obstruction. Elevations can lead to cardiac arrest.
LIP
Lipase
A pancreatic enzyme that may indicate pancreatitis or abnormal blood fats.
Na
Sodium
An electrolyte lost with diarrhea, vomiting, kidney diease and Addison's disease. Can also assist in indicating hydration status.
PHOS
Phosphorous
Elevated levels are associated with kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and bleeding disorders.
TBIL
Total Bilirubin
Elevated levels may indicate liver or hemolytic disease. Aids in diagnosing anemia and bile duct disorders.
TP
Total Protein
Indicates hydration status and can be additional information in liver, kidney, infectious diseases and more.
T4
Thyroxine (total)
Thyroid hormone. Decreased levels are associated with primary hypothyroidism (dogs) while elevations are associated with hyperthyroidism (cats). Abnormal findings are confirmed with further thyroid function tests performed by an outside laboratory.
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
The complete blood count is a common test performed on both pets and people. It can give invaluable information about hydration status, anemia, the body's ability to form blood clots, infection and the ability to mount an immune response. A CBC is essential in pets with fevers, vomiting and/or diarrhea, weakness or pale gums, not eating, etc. The CBC is useful in pre-surgical evaluation to detect bleeding disorders or other abnormalities.
HCT
Hematocrit
Measures the amount of red blood cells. Detects anemia and dehydration.
HGB, MCHC
Hemoglobin, Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
Oxygen- carrying pigment of red blood cells.
WBC
White Blood Cells
Basic immune cells of the body. Increase or decrease can indicate certain diseases or infections.
GRANS, L/M
Granulocytes, Lymphocytes, Monocytes
These are specific types of white blood cells.
EOS
Eosinophils
White blood cell that can indicate allergic or parasitic conditions.
PLT
Platelets
Cells that allow the body to form blood clots and stop bleeding.
RETICS
Reticulocytes
Immature red blood cells. Can indicate if anemia is regenerative or not.
FIBR
Fibrinogen
Important clotting factor. Increased levels may indicate pregnancy in dogs who are 30-40 days pregnant. |