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LABORATORY VALUES
 
 

Normal Biochemical Values in Dogs

 
IMPORTANT: Every laboratory has its own set of “normal” values, called “Normal Range” or “Reference Range.” Compare your results to the range shown on the lab report. Results that are “out of range” may not represent a problem. Discuss “out of range” results with your veterinarian.
 
Test
Units (USA)
SI Units
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
7-27 mg/dL
2.5-9.7 mmol/L
Creatinine
0.4-1.8 mg/dL
35-159 µmol/L
Cholesterol
112-328 mg/dL
2.9-8.5 mmol/L
Glucose
60-125 mg/dL
3.33-6.94 mmol/L
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
10-150 IU/L
10-150 U/L
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
5-60 IU/L
5-60 U/L
Aspartate aminotransferate (AST)
5-55 IU/L
5-55 U/L
Total Protein
5.1-7.8 g/dL
51-78 g/L
Albumin
2.6-4.3 g/dL
26-43 g/L
Globulin
2.3-4.5 g/dL
23-45 g/L
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

References:

Hitachi Chemical Analyzer model 747 IDEXX Veterinary Services.

Système International (SI) Conversion Factors for Selected Laboratory Components. JAMA web site, page last updated September 2001.

Tilley LP, Smith FWK. The 5-minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline. 3rd ed. 2004

 
 

 
 

 
   

 

This site is intended for information purposes only. Please consult your veterinarian about treatment for your diabetic dog.

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