CK (Creatine Kinase)
Rapid elevations occur in myopathy and other causes of soft tissue damage, which peak within 6-12 hours of the insult. This primary muscle enzyme has a short half-life and even very high elevations can return to normal within 3-4 days. Over-interpretation of minor CK elevations should be avoided, except as a warning in cases of […]
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 […]
Potassium
Most electrolyte values seen in screening profiles lie within or very close to, reference ranges in healthy horses. They are elevated in tandem with the elevated albumin levels seen in dehydration. Significant deviations from these norms are usually seen in profound illness such as systemic illness, GIT or urinary tract disease. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time […]
Sodium
Most electrolyte values seen in screening profiles lie within or very close to, reference ranges in healthy horses. They are elevated in tandem with the elevated albumin levels seen in dehydration. Significant deviations from these norms are usually seen in profound illness such as systemic illness, GIT or urinary tract disease. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time […]