Lab Review Flashcards
3 minerals
Calcium phosphorus magnesium
3 electrolytes
Sodium potassium chloride
Two main parts to total protein
Albumin globulin
Creatinine is a byproduct of
Muscle metabolism produced at constant rate
Creatinine is filtered out by the
Glomeruli
Creatinine levels are affected by what two things
Hydration status, ureter/bladder/urethral obstruction
BUN is the end product of
Protein metabolism
How much of BUN is transformed by kidneys to be reexcreted
40%
BUN levels are affected by a number of things…
Protein, protein absorption, fever, steroids, hydration status, obstruction, liver disease
What sample is preferred for creatinine and BUN?
Serum
Glucose is affected by
Insulin and glucagon secreted by the pancreas
Why would glucose levels be high
Diabetes, stress, steroids, cushings dz
Glucose levels will be low with
Malabsorption, liver disease, tech error
If blood sample sits, glucose will alter ..
10% for every hour
Amylase breaks down
Starches and glycogen
Amylase and lipase are not useful in
Cats
What is elevated with pancreatitis, cushings, steroids, liver disease, upper GI dz
Amylase
Lipase breaks down
Long chain fatty acids of lipids