What kind of blood work does a cat need?

The four most common types of feline blood work we order are: This is a common test for kittens and cats, especially those coming from unknown origins. These viruses are interspecies contagious and life threatening, so we recommend feline bloodwork to test for both if you adopt, find or take in a new kitten or cat

Why do we do lab work on senior cats?

We like to do lab work a little more frequently in senior cats because they have a higher incidence of disease, most commonly kidney disease and hyperthyroidism. And again, we need that baseline to see where their numbers trend over time. Will follow-up lab work need to be done on my cat?

What’s the normal hemoglobin count for a cat?

HCT provides an estimate of red blood cells as a percent of the total volume of blood. A normal value for a healthy adult cat is approximately 30% to 45%, but normals vary according to what method is used and the individual laboratory. This is the measurement used most often to determine anemia. Mean Corpuscular Volume & Hemoglobin

What should my Cat’s MCV be for blood work?

A normal value for a healthy adult cat is approximately 30% to 45%, but normals vary according to what method is used and the individual laboratory. This is the measurement used most often to determine anemia. MCV= Mean Corpuscular Volume: The volume that the average red blood cell occupies.

How to interpret your cat’s blood work results?

MCHC (Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) is another value for interpreting hemoglobin concentrations in cells. RDW (Red blood cell distribution width) elevations can indicate that there is an increased variety in red blood cell sizes. This value should be interpreted along with other red blood cell values.

HCT provides an estimate of red blood cells as a percent of the total volume of blood. A normal value for a healthy adult cat is approximately 30% to 45%, but normals vary according to what method is used and the individual laboratory. This is the measurement used most often to determine anemia. Mean Corpuscular Volume & Hemoglobin

A normal value for a healthy adult cat is approximately 30% to 45%, but normals vary according to what method is used and the individual laboratory. This is the measurement used most often to determine anemia. MCV= Mean Corpuscular Volume: The volume that the average red blood cell occupies.

What does total bilirubin mean in cats blood work?

URIC ACID is a nonspecific value in cats, and does not indicate any disease processes. ALT (Alanine aminotransferase) is a sensitive indicator of active liver damage but doesn’t indicate the cause. TOTAL BILIRUBIN elevations may indicate liver or hemolytic (red blood cell destruction)disease.