title: Serum chemistry reference values in two strains of Syrian hamsters.
abstract: Blood samples were collected from 30 male and female hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) from two sources. Serum was collected and analyzed for 17 biochemical values. The results were analyzed statistically and comparisons were made between males and females and between strains.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000662:veterinary; D006224:Cricetinae / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D008647:Mesocricetus / Q000097:blood*; D012016:Reference Values; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D013045:Species Specificity