Misc. Chemistries

Question 1

GLU (Glucose)

Answer 1

Increases: Diabetes

Decrease: Liver disease, pancreatic disease, other conditions that lead to collapse, seizure or coma.

Question 2

AST (Aspartate AminoTransferase)

Answer 2

Increases are associated with liver or muscle damage

Question 3

CK (Creatine Kinase)

Answer 3

Increases: Muscle damage

Question 4

CHOL (Cholesterol)

Answer 4

Increases: Metabolic disturbances including: Diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing’s disease, pancreatitis and some types of kidney disease.

Decreases: Liver insufficiency and Intestinal diseases.

Question 5

TRIG (Triglycerides)

Answer 5

Increases: Non-fasting samples. miniature Schnauzers, pancreatitis, diabetes, Cushing’s Disease or Hypothyroidism.

Question 6

Cortisol

Answer 6

Increases: Cushing’s Disease

Decreases: Addison’s Disease

Question 7

T4 (Thyroxine)

Answer 7

Increases: Hyperthyroidism (Cat)

Decreases: Hypothyroidism (Dog)

Question 8

Lactate

Answer 8

Increases: indicate either local or general decreased blood perfusion and can potentially server as a prognostic indicator for the critical patient.