Ruminant Chemistry

Test Code
CL1001
Results:
Daily.
Specimen
0.5 mL serum in red top or serum separator tube.
Test Description
Equine Chemistry and Magnesium

Includes Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A/G Ratio, AST (SGOT), Alk Phos, GGT, T. Bilirubin, D. Bilirubin, BUN, Creatinine, BUN/Creat Ratio, Phosphorus, Glucose, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, NA/K Ratio, Chloride, Cholesterol, Triglyceride, CPK, and LDH.

Sample Handling: Serum separator samples should be spun prior to submission. Red top tubes should be spun and serum transferred to a non‑additive tube and marked as SERUM. If the serum is not separated from the red blood cells, chemistry values can be affected.