Veterian Key

Renal Failure, Chronic

Laryngeal Hemiplegia Basic Information Definition Chronic and progressive degenerative neuropathy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) resulting in loss of motor function of the intrinsic muscles of the larynx, which…

Hemoglobin Basic Information Definition Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule within erythrocytes (red blood cells [RBCs]). Hemoglobin determination is usually done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). Typical Normal…

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…