Clinical Chemistry Tests In Medicine
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Of the diagnostic methods available to veterinarians, the clinical
chemistry test has developed into a valuable aid for localizing pathologic
conditions. This test is actually a collection of specially selected individual
tests. With just a small amount of whole blood or serum, many body systems ....
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.... nontoxic, and is then released into the bloodstream.
In the blood, it is readily removed through the kidneys and excreted in the
urine. Any disease or condition that reduces glomerular filtration or increases
protein catabolism results in elevated BUN levels.
Creatinine is another indicator of kidney function. Creatinine is a
waste product derived from creatine. It is freely filtered by the glomerulus
and blood levels are useful for estimating glomerular filtration rate. Muscle
tissu ....
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