Chemistry blood tests

Alanine Animotransferase (ALT): Increased levels of this enzyme maybe a sign of liver damage or disease.

Alkaline Phosphotase (ALP): Found in liver, bone, kidney and intestines. Elevated levels of this enzyme may indicate organ disease.

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): This enzyme offers a good indication of muscle and liver health.

Total Bilibruin (TBIL): This component of bile is secreted by the liver into the intestinal tract. Blood bilirubin levels are helpful in evaluating liver disease & certain anemias.

Cholesterol (CHOL): Elevated levels of cholesterol may be an indication of a variety of disorders including hypothyroidism, liver and kidney disease.

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): Measurement and monitoring is important for specific types of liver disease.

Total Protein (TP): Aids in the diagnosis of many conditions including liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal disease.

Albumin (ALB): Reduced levels of this protein may be an indication of chronic liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal disease.

Globulin (GLOB): These are antibodies found in the blood. If globulins are increased, this can indicate chronic infection or cancer.

Glucose (GLU): High levels of blood glucose may indicate diabetes. Transient elevated levels may be a sign of liver disease.

Amylase (AMY): The pancreas produces and secretes amylase to aid in digestion, Elevated blood levels may indicate pancreatic and/or kidney disease.

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): This metabolic waste product is produced by the liver and excreted by the kidney. Testing helps detect liver and kidney abnormalities.

Creatinine (CREA): Elevated levels of creatinine may indicate kidney disease, urinary obstruction, or dehydration.

Phosphorus (PHOS): Elevated levels may indicate kidney disease.

Electrolytes (Na+, Cl-, K+): Levels of these ions help your vet identify imbalances critical in the evaluation os various illnesses.