Albumin (ALB)
A protein which is produced by the liver. Reduced levels of this protein can point to chronic liver or kidney disease, intestinal disease, or intestinal parasites such as hookworm infection.

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
An enzyme that becomes elevated with liver disease or Injury.

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP)
An enzyme produced by the cells lining the gall bladder and its associated ducts. Elevated levels can indicate liver disease or Cushing's syndrome.

Amylase (AMYL)
An enzyme produced by the pancreas. The pancreas secretes amylase to aid in digestion. Elevated blood levels can indicate pancreatic and/or kidney disease.

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
BUN is produced by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Abnormal levels can indicate dehydration, and liver and kidney abnormalities.

Calcium (CaH)
Increased levels can be seen with diseases of the parathyroid gland and kidneys or as an indicator of certain types of tumors.

Cholesterol (CHOL)
Elevated levels of cholesterol are seen in a variety of disorders including genetic disease, liver and kidney disease and hypothyroidism.

Creatinine (CREA)
Creatinine is a by-product of muscle metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys. Elevated levels can indicate kidney disease or urinary tract obstruction.

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
This viral disease attacks the immune system and leaves the cat vulnerable to a host of secondary infections. Death most often occurs within three years of infection. Because trans¬mission usually occurs through contact with other felines, those cats that live in multi-cat households or are allowed to roam outdoors are particularly at risk. There is no known relationship between FeLV and leukemia as it occurs in humans.

Blood Glucose (GLU)
High levels can indicate diabetes. In cats, high levels can indicate stress, which can merely be a result of the trip to the veterinary hospital. Low levels can indicate liver disease, infection, or certain tumors.

Heartworm
A blood test to detect the antigens released from the female reproductive tract is the most common method of diagnosis. The specificity of these tests is close to 100% and the sensitivity is more than 90%. False negative tests can result from low worm counts, immature infections and all male infections. Heartworm positive dogs should also be tested for the presence of microfilariae, usually using a concentrating filter test. X-rays are used to evaluate the amount of lung damage caused by the presence of heartworms.

Phosphorus (PHOS)
Elevated phosphorus can be an indicator of kidney disease.

Total Bilirubin (TBIL)
Bilirubin is a breakdown product of hemoglobin and is a component of bile. Bilirubin is secreted by the liver into the intestinal tract. Blood bilirubin levels are useful in diagnosing anemia and problems in the bile ducts.

Total Protein (TP)
The level ofTP can detect a variety of conditions including dehydration and diseases of the liver, kidney or gastrointestinal tract.