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

Protein Electrophoresis

Protein electrophoresis helps determine the significance of raised globulin levels and identifies specific globulin fraction. Alpha 2 globulin shows acute-phase inflammatory protein responses, beta 1 globulins associated with mixed strongyle larval activity, beta 2 globulins are often associated with hepatopathy and gamma globulins show antibody responses to bacteria or viral infections. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time […]

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 […]

Serum Amyloid A (SAA)

SAA in a highly sensitive acute-phase inflammatory protein used to monitor early response to infection / inflammation and the response to treatment. Most horses have very low or zero measurable levels which rise quickly in acute inflammation. Levels rise and fall quickly with subsidence of inflammation. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Same […]

Fibrinogen

Plasma fibrinogen can be measured in a variety of different ways. The modified Clauss method reference range is 0.9 to 1.7 g / l. Elevation above these ranges are very seldom seen in elite racehorses consistently performing at the highest levels. Heat precipitation method reference ranges are usually from 2 to 4 g / l […]

Troponin

Raised levels may indicate cardiac disease and warrant further investigation. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species Serum Referred test €66.00 Biochemistry Equine Related test(s) None Related article(s) None

Progesterone

Progesterone may be used to identify when ovulation has taken place in many species by serial sampling. Progesterone may be helpful in monitoring mares with historical failed pregnancies. Most pregnant mares have a level of > 4 ng / ml but there is considerable individual and daily variation. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Laboratory Species […]