Laboratory Analyses and Imaging in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals

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• Hematology in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
  • Red Blood Cell Effects
  • Poikilocytosis
  • Heinz Bodies
  • Critical Hypophosphatemia
  • Microcytosis
  • Schistocytes and Acanthocytes
  • Leukocytes
  • Thrombocytopenia

• Coagulation Tests in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
  • Clinical Assessments of Coagulation
  • Specific Considerations
    • Fibrinogen in Hepatic Disease
    • Thrombocytopenia and Altered Platelet Aggregation
    • Secondary Hemostasis Assessments
    • Interventional Options For Coagulation Dysregulation in Liver Disease
    • Blood Component Therapy

• Enzyme Activity in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
  • Aminotransferases
    • Alanine Aminotransferase
    • Aspartate Aminotransferase
  • Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase

• Miscellaneous Serum Biochemical Measures in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
  • Albumin
  • Bilirubin
    • Clinical Utility of Bilirubin Fractionation
    • Urine Bilirubin Detection
  • BUN and Creatinine
  • Glucose
  • Cholesterol
  • Urinalysis

• Hepatic Function Tests in Small Animals
  • Total Serum Bile Acids
  • Ammonia

• Imaging in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography
  • Computed Tomography

• Cholecystocentesis in Hepatic Disease in Small Animals

• Liver Cytology in Small Animals

• Liver Biopsy in Small Animals