PAS (Pre-Anesthetic Screen) includes:
- Albumin (ALB)
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP)
- Amylase (AMYL)
- Blood Glucose (GLU)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN
- Calcium (Ca2+)
- Creatinine (CREA)
- Hematocrit (Hct)
Comprehensive Screen includes:
- Albumin (ALB)
- Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP)
- Amylase (AMYL)
- Blood Glucose (GLU)
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Calcium (Ca2+)
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Creatinine (CREA)
- Hematocrit (Hct)
- Sodium, Potassium, Chloride (Na+, K+, Cl-)
Albumin (ALB)
A protein that is produced by the liver. Reduced levels of this protein can point to chronic liver, kidney or intestinal disease.
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
An enzyme that becomes elevated with liver disease or injury.
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP)
An Enzyme present in multiple tissues, including liver and bone. Elevated levels can indicate liver disease, Cushing’s syndrome or steroid therapy.
Amylase (AMYL)
An enzyme produced by the pancreas. The pancreas secretes amylase to aid in digestion. Elevated blood levels can indicate pancreatic disease.
Blood Glucose (GLU)
High levels can indicate diabetes. In cats, high levels can also indicate stress, which can merely be a result of the trip to the veterinary hospital. Low levels can indicate liver disease, infection or certain tumors.
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
BUN is produced by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Abnormally high levels can indicate kidney disease or dehydration, and low levels can be associated with liver disease.
Calcium (Ca2+)
Increased levels can be seen with diseases of the parathyroid gland and kidneys, or as an indicator of certain types of tumors.
Cholesterol (CHOL)
Elevated levels of cholesterol are seen in a variety of disorders including hypothyroidism, liver or kidney disease.
Creatinine (CREA)
Creatinine is a by-product of muscle metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys. Elevated levels can indicate kidney disease, urinary tract obstruction or dehydration.
Electrolytes - Sodium, Potassium, Chloride (Na+, K+, Cl-)
The
balance of these electrolytes is vital to your pets health. Abnormal
levels can be life threatening. Electrolyte tests are important in
evaluating vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and cardiac (heart) symptoms.
