admin posted on August 13, 2010 17:29
Back to School Special:
$20 off Comprehensive Blood work panel
with Complete Urinalysis
Superchem:
Platelets- help with blood clotting
RBC (red blood cell) - evaluation of red blood cells (size, shape, number)
PVC (packed cell volume) and Hemoglobin- determines type of anemia, low red blood cell levels
ALT, AST, ALP, GGT- types of liver enzymes that help us monitor liver function
Total Bilirubin- increased levels indicate jaundice, a liver disorder or damaged red blood cells
Total Protein, Albumin, A/G Ratio, Globulin (Protein levels) - used to detect disorders of the intestines, kidneys, and liver
Creatinine, BUN, Phosphorus- kidney functions
Calcium- elevated levels indicate a wide variety of disorders
Glucose (Blood sugar) - increased levels may indicate diabetes. Subnormal level may occur with disorders involving the liver, severe infection, certain types of cancer, and/or Addison’s disease
Amylase, Lipase- pancreatic function
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride- electrolytes
CPK- muscle enzyme
CBC (Complete Blood Count):
These numbers tell how many of each type of white blood cell are present and whether or not they appear normal.
T4 (Thyroid level):
In cats we look for levels above normal (hyperthyroidism) and in dogs we look for subnormal levels (hypothyroidism)
Complete Urinalysis:
Important means of evaluating overall kidney function, especially when done in conjunction with blood tests. Urinalysis is also a key test for determining urinary infections or inflammation of the bladder.
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