Amylates

Albumin (ALB)

A protein produced by the liver. Reduced levels can indicate chronic liver or renal disease, intestinal disease or intestinal parasites.

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

Elevated with liver disease or injury

Alkaline phosphate (ALKP)

Enzymes produced in the cells lining the bladder and associated ducts. Elevated levels indicate liver disease or Cushing’s syndrome

Amylase (AMY)

Enzyme produced by the salivary glands. Elevated levels can indicate pancreatic and/or renal disease.

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Produced by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Abnormal levels may indicate dehydration, hepatic and renal abnormalities.

Calcium (Ca++)

Increased levels can be seen with renal disease, parathyroid dysfunction and is an indicator of certain types of neoplasia

Cholesterol (CHOL)

Elevated levels may occur in genetic disease, renal and hepatic dysfunction and hypothyroidism. 

Glucose

High levels can indicate diabetes mellitus, but can also be caused by stress. Low levels can indicate hepatic disease, infection and neoplasia.

Creatinine (CREA)

Produced during muscle metabolism and excreted by the kidneys. Elevated levels can indicate renal disease or urinary tract obstruction.

Lipase (LIPA)

Plays an important role in digestion, processing and transportation of fats. Elevated levels may be indicative of pancreatitis. 

Phosphorus (PHOS) 

Elevated levels may indicate renal disease 

SDMA

Symmetric dimethlarginine. Increased levels can identify renal disease in conjunction with BUN and urinalysis. 

Total Bilirubin (Tbil)

Produced during the breakdown of haemoglobin and a component of bile. Useful when diagnosing anemia and bile duct dysfunction. 

Total Protein (TP) 

Can be useful to diagnose dehydration, renal and hepatic impairment, or GI tract disease 

Potassium (K+)

Electrolyte imbalance can be life threatening. Elevations can occur with renal dysfunction, vomiting, diarrhoea. Useful when alleviating vomiting diarrhoea, dehydration and cardiac abnormalities.

Sodium (Na+)

Useful when alleviating vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, Abnormalities can result in confusion, muscle weakness and spasms.

Chloride (Cl-)

Component of stomach acid. Loss of Cl can cause a metabolic acidosis and acid base balance disturbances.