From:
"Becky/Bryony"
Date: 2007-10-01 02:24:12 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Need insight on bloodwork results (was Trouble testing BG on my ferret)
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
First, I would like to thank everyone who responded to my initial
request for help with my Contour glucometer. I never was able to get
a large enough sample, so I ended up taking him in to work on
Saturday (I work at an animal hospital), and he got an exam and a
blood panel sent out to Idexx.
BTW, anyone using the Bayer Contour, be aware, it reads VERY low.
When we pulled Tanner's blood, I tested a drop of it on my meter, and
got a reading of 54, which is half what the actual glucose was!
Nothing on his bloodwork really jumps out at me, though I haven't
discussed it with his vet yet. I was just wondering if anyone here
might notice something I'm not. (I trust his vet, but she doesn't see
many ferrets, so I'm just looking for a second opinion.)
History: 3.5 year old neutered male, no history of illness,
vaccinated in May '07 with Merial Purevax Distemper vaccine and Imrab-
3. Slightly reduced activity level; slight weight loss, but FEELS
thinner (especially in front end, no "pear belly"); reduction in food
intake. All of the changes are still what I would consider within
normal limits, but off for him, especially with fall coming.
Currently being free-fed Zupreem ferret food.
Bloodwork results (reference ranges in parentheses)
ALK-PHOS 34 (14-144)
ALT 106 (119 mean)
AST 64 (46-118)
CK 171 (98-564)
GGT 4 (5 mean)
ALB 3.8 (3.4-4.8)
TP 6.8 (4.8-6.0) HIGH
GLOB 3.0 (0.2-2.4) HIGH
TOT BILI 0.1 (0.0-0.9)
BUN 27 (10.45)
CREA 0.5 (0.4-0.9)
CHOL 138 (96-249)
GLU 108 (120-144) LOW
CALCIUM 9.1 (7.6-9.6)
PHOS 5.0 (3.2-9.5)
K 4.4 (3.9-5.5)
Na 157 (128-158)
A/G RATIO 1.3
CBC:
WBC 5.8 (3.5-7.0)
RBC 10.9 (6.7-12.1)
HGB 18.1 (12-18) HIGH
HCT 56.3 (43-55%) HIGH
MCV 52
MCH 16.6
MCHC 32.2
NEUT SEG 32
NEUT BANDS 0
LYMPH 62 (22-48%) HIGH
MONO 4 (0-1%) HIGH
EOS 2 (0-1%) HIGH
BASO 0 (0-1%)
AUTO PLATELET: ADEQUATE
REMARKS: Slide reviewed microscopically, WBC and RBC morphology
appears normal, no parasites seen.
ABS NEUT SEG 1856
ABS NEUT BAND 0
ABS LYMPH 3596
ABS MONO 232
ABS EOS 116
ABS BASO 0
With his weight loss and reduced activity level, my main concern was
insulinoma but I don't think his glucose is low enough for that,
unless the diagnostic levels have changed. This bloodwork was after
what was most likely at least a 2-3 hour fast, although it's hard to
be sure, since he's free fed. If no one here has any other
suggestions, I may take him in again next week for a true 4 hour
fasting glucose.
Thank you in advance for any insight you may have.
Becky
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