Serum chemistry and hematology values for anesthetized American bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana).
Samples taken from seven male and seven female adult American bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) were evaluated by complete blood count and serum chemistry to establish baseline data on commercially available frogs destined for laboratory use. Differences between sexes were analyzed and females had higher plasma protein, calcium, and sodium levels.
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Department of Companion Animal and Special Species Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh 27606, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D001772:Blood Cell Count / Q000662:veterinary; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D005260:Female; D006400:Hematocrit / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011892:Rana catesbeiana / Q000097:blood*; D012016:Reference Values; D012727:Sex Characteristics