Midway Veterinary Hospital
3236 South Highway 27
Somerset, Kentucky
Between Lights 19 and 20
Tel: (606) 6797319,
Emergencies: (606) 425-6342
Fax: (606) 6790097
WebMaster: David Mullins DVM
We recommend blood tests to screen for possible health problems prior to administering anesthesia to your pet. This page outlines the different laboratory tests available for your pet before surgery.
→ Mini Profile- Includes:
Packed Cell volume (PCV) - Indicates the amount of red cells in the blood. A low PCV Indicates anemia.
Total Protein - Total Protein levels can indicate a variety of conditions, including dehydration
And diseases of the liver, kidneys and intestines.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - High levels in the blood can indicate dehydration or kidney disease
Electrolytes (Na, K, CL) - Electrolytes are important in evaluating vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration
And heart symptoms
→ Complete Blood Count (CBC)- Includes:
A CBC provides detailed information on red cells, white cells, and platelets. Abnormal white cell counts
can indicate leukemia, stress, infection, or decreased immunity. Low red cells indicates
Anemia. Low platelets can indicate a bleeding problem.
→ Pre-Surgical (minor) Profile- Includes:
CBC, electrolytes, and the following blood chemistries:
Blood Glucose (GLU) - High levels can indicate stress or diabetes. Low levels may indicate liver
Disease, infection, or certain tumors
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - High levels indicate kidney disease or dehydration. Low levels can
Indicate liver disease
Creatinine (CREA) - Elevated levels can indicate kidney disease, urinary tract obstruction or dehydration
Aanine Aminotransferase (ALT) - Elevated with liver disease
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP) - Elevated levels can indicate liver disease, Cushing’s disease,
Or steroid therapy.
Total Protein (TP) - Can indicate a variety of conditions, including dehydration, and diseases
Of the liver, kidney, or intestines.
→ General Health Profile- Includes:
Highly recommended for our senior patients, a General Health Profile consists of CBC, Electrolytes, and
All of the chemistries in a Minor Profile, with many more blood chemistries to search for underlying
Conditions an older pet may have.
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