BLOOD TESTS Flashcards
What are the 11 common blood tests?
1) Glucose
2) Total protein
3) Calcium
4) Albumin
5) Sodium
6) Cholesterol
7) Alkaline photophase
8) Amylase
9) Creatinine
10) BUN
11) Phosphorus & potassium
What can a glucose blood test indicate?
Tests blood sugar level, high can suggest diabetes or stress
What can a Total Protein blood test indicate?
This can tell the efficience od the animals immune system
What can a Calcium blood test indicate?
Abnormal levels of calcium can suggest kidney failure, poisoning or cancer
What can an Albumin blood test indicate?
A low level of albumin would indicate liver damage
What can a Sodium blood test indicate?
Sodium levels increase with dehydration
What can a Cholesterol blood test indicate?
High levels of cholesterol can suggest hyperthyroidism, kidney disease or diabetes
What can a Alkaline phosphate blood test indicate?
A high level would suggest a liver problem, hormonal imbalance or bone disease
What can an Amylase blood test indicate?
High levels of amylase can suggest a pancreas problem
What can a Creatinine blood test indicate?
A high level of creatine indicates kidney or muscle damage
What can a BUN blood test indicate?
BUN stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen. A high level suggests kidney problems
What can a Phosphorus and potassium blood test indicate?
A high level of these may suggest kidney failure
