From:
slbear13
Date: 2002-01-10 22:42:00 UTC
Subject: CBC Question
Hello Everyone,
I usually fast the furkids for four hours before vet appointments
just in case they want to do blood work.
Well, I didn't do that with Kit and he was happily munching on the
Nutri-Cal when he was getting his temp taken just before they drew
blood. It works great as a distraction.
Anyway, now I am wondering how accurate the blood values will be. I
know I can expect the BG level to not be correct since a fasting
level is needed there but what about the other readings.
Will they be off too?
Thanks to anyone who might know the answer to this. I was also
wondering if anyone knew the point difference between fasting and non-
fasting on BG levels. If a ferret's BG non-fasting level is 81 what
could you expect the fasting level to be?
Thanks for you help,
Sharon