Veterian Key

Hematuria Basic Information Definition Hematuria is blood or red blood cells present in the urine; it is associated with red to reddish brown turbid urine that clears after centrifugation leaving…

Polyuria/Polydipsia

Pemphigus

Hemoglobinuria Basic Information Definition Hemoglobinuria is the presence of hemoglobin in the urine; it is associated with red to amber colored transparent urine that remains pigmented after centrifugation. Typical Normal…

Epiphora

Insulin Basic Information Definition • Hyperinsulinemia: Increased circulating concentration of insulin • Hypoinsulinemia: Decreased circulating concentration of insulin Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 0 to 35.9 pmol/L; 0 to…

Lactate Basic Information Definition Lactate is the organic anion of lactic acid. It is produced in excess during anaerobic metabolism as the end product of glycolysis. l-lactate is the predominating…

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Basic Information Definition Cytoplasmic enzyme found within hepatocytes, erythrocytes, and muscle (skeletal and cardiac) Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 147 to 581 U/L Physiology • Lactate…

Cardiac Output and Blood Pressure

Colitis/Diarrhea, Acute Basic Information Definition Inflammation of the colon Epidemiology Risk Factors • Stress: shipping, routine changes, illness, hospitalization • Recent diet changes • Recent antimicrobial administration • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory…