Veterinary Blood Chemistry Panel

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Blood chemistry panels/profiles assess the function of internal organs, identify endocrine levels, cholesterol, electrolytes and more. For example, if a blood test shows a deficiency in albumin levels, then a vet knows to examine a dogs ____ because albumin is produced here

Kidneys

Pancreas

Liver (correct)

Gallbladder

High levels indicate stress, Cushing's dz, diabetes, pancreatitis, or can be due to certain medications. Low levels can indicate liver disease, insulin overdose, severe bacterial infection, hypothyroidism or Addison's dz

GLU (glucose) (correct)

BUN (blood urea nitrogen)/ CREA (creatinine)

PHOS (phosphorus)

CA (calcium)

High levels may indicate kidney failure or dz, poor circulation to the kidneys and urinary obstruction. But it may indicate dehydration or indicate high protein diet only (usually dogs fed a raw meat diet may have a higher level). Low levels may indicate liver dz or starvation

GLU (glucose)

BUN (blood urea nitrogen)/ CREA (creatinine) (correct)

PHOS (phosphorus)

CA (calcium)

High levels indicate kidney dz, dietary imbalance, excess ingestion of Vit D and severe tissue trauma. Low levels may indicate dietary imbalance, certain cancers, overdose of insulin, diabetes, eclampsia and an overactive parathyroid gland

C) PHOS (phosphorus) Signup and view all the answers

High levels indicate certain forms of cancer, Addison's dz, excess intake of Vit D and an overactive parathyroid gland. Low levels indicate eclampsia, severe pancreatitis, dietary imbalance, intestinal absorption disorders, low intake of Vit D, Cushing's dz and certain toxin ingestions

PHOS (phosphorus) Signup and view all the answers

High levels indicate dehydration, inflammation, chronic infection and certain cancers. Low levels indicate intestinal absorption problems, liver dz, Addison's dz, severe burns and losses through the kidneys

TP (total protein) Signup and view all the answers

High levels indicate dehydration. Low levels indicate chronic inflammation, liver dz, kidney dz, starvation, and blood loss

ALB (albumin) Signup and view all the answers

High levels may indicate liver damage, toxin ingestion, Cushing's dz and various metabolic disorders. Low levels may indicate starvation or malnutrition

ALT (alanine transaminae) Signup and view all the answers

High levels may indicate a bile duct obstruction, Cushing's dz, liver dz, certain cancers and may be due to certain drugs such as steroids or phenobarbital. Low levels may indicate starvation or malnutrition

ALKP (alkaline phosphatase) Signup and view all the answers

This animal has high levels of UREA, CREA, ALT and ALKP, what does this mean?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

This animal has high level of UREA, CREA and AMYL, what does this mean

Animal may have kidney failure or dz or pancreatic inflammation or cancer Signup and view all the answers

Leukogram patterns

Neutrophilia, no left shift, lymphopenia, monocytosis (especially in dogs), no toxic change, +/- evidence of inflammation = Stress Neutrophilia, no left shift, lymphocytosis (especially in cats and young horses), no change in monocytes, no toxic change, not usually any evidence of inflammation = Physiologic Neutrophilia, +/- left shift, no change or lymphopenia, monocytosis (especially if chronic), no toxic change, hopefully evidence of inflammation = Mild/chronic inflammation Neutrophilia, left shift, lymphopenia, no change or monocytosis, usually toxic change, evidence of inflammation = Acute inflammation Signup and view all the answers

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Neutropenia, left shift, lymphopenia, no change in monocytosis, toxic change, evidence of inflammation = Overwhelming inflammation Neutrophilia, +/- left shift, no change or lymphopenia, no change or monocytosis, +/- toxic change, may be difficult to find evidence of inflammation = Sequestered inflammation <ul> <li>= - 1 = 1</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Which panel includes the following values: Amylase, Lipase, Glucose, C PLI, F PLI, Fructosamine, A1C

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which panel includes the following values: ALT, ALKP, ALP, GGT

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which panel includes the following values: BUN, CREAT, PHOS

Renal Signup and view all the answers

Which panel includes the following values: Na, Cl, K

Electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

Which panel includes the following values: T3, T4, Free T4

Thyroid Signup and view all the answers

Which panel includes the following values: ACTH, Dex low, Dex high

Adrenal Signup and view all the answers

Advantages of various tests used in the diagnosis of acute and chronic feline and canine pancreatitis

Widely available on in-house analyzers, steroids do not elevate it so it can help diagnose pancreatitis in dogs with adrenocorticism = Amylase Widely available on practice analyzers, more sensitive than amylase; degree of elevation may have prognostic significance = Lipase Elevations high specificity for pancreatitis = Canine TLI Early indications most sensitive and specific test for canine pancreatitis; organ specific, so no interference from extrapancreatic sources = Canine PLI Signup and view all the answers

Advantages of various tests used in the diagnosis of acute and chronic feline and canine pancreatitis

One of only 2 assays available for cats = Feline TLI Very new test but appears most sensitive and specific test available for felines = Feline PLI Steroids do not elevate it so can help diagnose pancreatitis in dogs with adrenocorticism = Amylase More sensitive, degree of elevation may have prognostic significance = Lipase Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Blood Chemistry Panels/Profiles

Assess the function of internal organs, identify endocrine levels, cholesterol, electrolytes, and more

Albumin Levels

Produced in the liver
Deficiency in albumin levels indicates liver problems
High levels indicate stress, Cushing's disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, or certain medications
Low levels indicate liver disease, insulin overdose, severe bacterial infection, hypothyroidism, or Addison's disease

Total Protein Levels

High levels may indicate kidney failure or disease, poor circulation to the kidneys, and urinary obstruction, or dehydration
Low levels may indicate liver disease or starvation

Globulin Levels

High levels indicate kidney disease, dietary imbalance, excess ingestion of Vit D, and severe tissue trauma
Low levels indicate dietary imbalance, certain cancers, overdose of insulin, diabetes, eclampsia, and an overactive parathyroid gland

Calcium Levels

High levels indicate certain forms of cancer, Addison's disease, excess intake of Vit D, and an overactive parathyroid gland
Low levels indicate eclampsia, severe pancreatitis, dietary imbalance, intestinal absorption disorders, low intake of Vit D, Cushing's disease, and certain toxin ingestions

Phosphorus Levels

High levels indicate dehydration, inflammation, chronic infection, and certain cancers
Low levels indicate intestinal absorption problems, liver disease, Addison's disease, severe burns, and losses through the kidneys

Urea, Creatinine, and Other Levels

High levels of UREA, CREA, and ALT indicate kidney and liver damage
High levels of UREA, CREA, and AMYL indicate pancreatitis

Leukogram Patterns and Panels

Different panels include various values such as:
- Amylase, Lipase, Glucose, C PLI, F PLI, Fructosamine, A1C (Pancreatitis panel)
- ALT, ALKP, ALP, GGT (Liver panel)
- BUN, CREAT, PHOS (Kidney panel)
- Na, Cl, K (Electrolyte panel)
- T3, T4, Free T4 (Thyroid panel)
- ACTH, Dex low, Dex high (Adrenal panel)

Advantages of Various Tests

Different tests have advantages in diagnosing acute and chronic feline and canine pancreatitis

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This quiz assesses knowledge of blood chemistry panels and their relation to internal organ function, endocrine levels, and other vital biomarkers in veterinary medicine.

Veterinary Blood Chemistry Panel

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Questions and Answers

Blood chemistry panels/profiles assess the function of internal organs, identify endocrine levels, cholesterol, electrolytes and more. For example, if a blood test shows a deficiency in albumin levels, then a vet knows to examine a dogs ____ because albumin is produced here

High levels indicate stress, Cushing's dz, diabetes, pancreatitis, or can be due to certain medications. Low levels can indicate liver disease, insulin overdose, severe bacterial infection, hypothyroidism or Addison's dz

High levels may indicate kidney failure or dz, poor circulation to the kidneys and urinary obstruction. But it may indicate dehydration or indicate high protein diet only (usually dogs fed a raw meat diet may have a higher level). Low levels may indicate liver dz or starvation

High levels indicate kidney dz, dietary imbalance, excess ingestion of Vit D and severe tissue trauma. Low levels may indicate dietary imbalance, certain cancers, overdose of insulin, diabetes, eclampsia and an overactive parathyroid gland

High levels indicate certain forms of cancer, Addison's dz, excess intake of Vit D and an overactive parathyroid gland. Low levels indicate eclampsia, severe pancreatitis, dietary imbalance, intestinal absorption disorders, low intake of Vit D, Cushing's dz and certain toxin ingestions

High levels indicate dehydration, inflammation, chronic infection and certain cancers. Low levels indicate intestinal absorption problems, liver dz, Addison's dz, severe burns and losses through the kidneys

High levels indicate dehydration. Low levels indicate chronic inflammation, liver dz, kidney dz, starvation, and blood loss

High levels may indicate liver damage, toxin ingestion, Cushing's dz and various metabolic disorders. Low levels may indicate starvation or malnutrition

High levels may indicate a bile duct obstruction, Cushing's dz, liver dz, certain cancers and may be due to certain drugs such as steroids or phenobarbital. Low levels may indicate starvation or malnutrition

This animal has high levels of UREA, CREA, ALT and ALKP, what does this mean?

This animal has high level of UREA, CREA and AMYL, what does this mean

Leukogram patterns

Match

Which panel includes the following values: Amylase, Lipase, Glucose, C PLI, F PLI, Fructosamine, A1C

Which panel includes the following values: ALT, ALKP, ALP, GGT

Which panel includes the following values: BUN, CREAT, PHOS

Which panel includes the following values: Na, Cl, K

Which panel includes the following values: T3, T4, Free T4

Which panel includes the following values: ACTH, Dex low, Dex high

Advantages of various tests used in the diagnosis of acute and chronic feline and canine pancreatitis

Advantages of various tests used in the diagnosis of acute and chronic feline and canine pancreatitis

Study Notes

Blood Chemistry Panels/Profiles

Albumin Levels

Total Protein Levels

Globulin Levels

Calcium Levels

Phosphorus Levels

Urea, Creatinine, and Other Levels

Leukogram Patterns and Panels

Advantages of Various Tests

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