Table 1.
Clinically relevant complete blood count and plasma biochemistry results from Case 1, Case 2, and healthy 11–12-month-old American black bears (Ursus americanus; n = 17) upon release from rehabilitation.
| Parameter (unit) | Case 1 Intake | Case 1 Recheck | Case 2 Intake | Case 2 Recheck | Healthy Bears Median (Min–Max) [13] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White blood cell count (×103/µL) | 10.8 | - | 3.0 | - | 13.90 (7.50–28.50) |
| Red blood cell count (×106/µL) | 6.7 | - | 5.99 | - | 9.26 (7.38–10.61) |
| Hematocrit (%) | 32.5 | - | 26.4 | - | 48.20 (37.20–53.60) |
| Absolute neutrophils (×103/µL) | 7.99 | - | 1.71 | - | 11 (5.72–25.11) |
| Absolute lymphocytes (×103/µL) | 1.81 | - | 1.05 | - | 1.79 (1.12–2.93) |
| Absolute monocytes (×103/µL) | 0.39 | - | 0.19 | - | 0.46 (0.22–1.08) |
| Absolute eosinophils (×103/µL) | 0.58 | - | 0.04 | - | 0.56 (0.21–1.69) |
| Absolute basophils (×103/µL) | 0.01 | - | 0.01 | - | - |
| Platelets (×103/µL) | 367 | - | 678 | - | 479 (22–622) |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | 8 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 21 (11–38) |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.10 (0.80–1.30) |
| Total protein (g/dL) | 4.7 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.90 (6–8) |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.80 (3.50–4.30) |
| Globulin (g/dL) | 2.4 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.90 (2.40–4.20) |
| Glucose (mg/dL) | 148 | 163 | 116 | 81 | 164 (132–200) |
| Total calcium (mg/dL) | 8.5 | 10.1 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 8.90 (6.20–9.90) |
| Phosphorus (mg/dL) | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 6.60 (3.00–7.90) |
| Alkaline phosphatase (µ/L) | 26 | 215 | 21 | 41 | 84 (42–291) |
| Alanine aminotransferase (µ/L) | 15 | 17 | 12 | 42 | 35 (22–100) |
| Aspartate aminotransferase (µ/L) | 53 | 38 | 62 | 121 | 87 (52–271) |
| Creatine kinase (µ/L) | 441 | 316 | 53 | 89 | 241 (172–998) |