From:
"Tony Clarke"
Date: 2008-03-27 23:31:35 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Need help with test results please!
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Susan Liszewski
DVM" <suedvm96@...> wrote:
>
> Some of these numbers are so far off I would consider rechecking
ther
> labs. Also the CK is so high if it was tough to get blood then it
> stimulates changes that can cause the ASF and the CK (CPK) to get
> really high. The GGT would reflect a biliary issue but again I
would
> recheck it. Also there may have been a lot of hemolysis in the
> sample which can alter results. Sorry not more help. Also be
sure
> you have x rays too.
>
You should be aware that blood taken during anesthesia by isoflurane
will have reduced hematocrit, hemaglobin, plasma protein
concentration and red and white cell counts. (Biology and Diseases of
the Ferret, 2nd Ed. p.125)
Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki.
In memory of Sally and Sue.
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