Glutamate Dehydrogenase (GLDH)
Elevations are seen in acute hepatic damage. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or plasma Same day €20.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) Liver profile equine Related article(s) None
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase) Blood
Consistent elevations can be seen in consistently successful racehorses. Elevation can also be a non-specific stress indicator, in association with introduction to fast exercise. Hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatitis and renal pathology can also be reflected in GGT elevations. Reliance on GGT as a sole indicator or monitor of hepatic pathology should be avoided. Sample Requirement Turnaround […]
Urea
Increased levels may be seen in abnormal renal function. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Basic biochemistry small animals, Basic biochemistry equine, Basic small animal profile, Biochemistry farm animals, Biochemistry farm animals, Comprehensive profile small animals, Diagnostic haematology and basic biochemistry, Diagnostic haematology, basic […]
Aspartate Transferase (AST)
Aspartate transferase (AST) is a muscle enzyme but is less muscle-specific than CK. AST has a longer half-life than CK. Because AST levels peak more slowly (24 to 48 hrs post insult) but do not revert to normal (in the absence of further insult) until 10-21 days, they are more useful in monitoring severity and […]
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (SAP)
Increased SAP levels can indicate liver disease. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum or heparin Same day €16.50 Biochemistry Multi Related test(s) Basic biochemistry small animals, , Basic small animal profile, Comprehensive profile small animals, Liver profile small animals, PU / PD profile small animals Related article(s) None
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
These are also muscle enzymes but the latter is less muscle specific than the former. AST has a longer half-life than CK. Because AST levels peak more slowly (24 to 48 hrs post insult) but do not revert to normal (in the absence of further insult) until 10-21 days, they are more useful in monitoring […]