Clinical pathology of llamas and alpacas.
Clinical laboratory data including hematology, hemostasis, biochemical, and cytologic findings contribute to diagnosis and monitoring of numerous conditions in camelids. Establishment of reference intervals and descriptions of normal components of fluids in these species have improved our ability to interpret test results.
Tornquist
Susan J
SJ
Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, 200 Magruder Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA. susan.tornquist@oregonstate.edu
D000818:Animals; D001772:Blood Cell Count / Q000662:veterinary*; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000662:veterinary; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000502:physiology*; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000097:blood* / Q000502:physiology*