Table 2.
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) serum osmometry results in the current study.*
| Osmometry | n | Min. | 25% | Median | 75% | Max. | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPO | 21 | 250 | 258 | 261 | 269 | 295 | 264 | 11 |
| VPO | 21 | 244 | 257 | 264 | 269 | 291 | 263 | 10 |
| SFO | 21 | 204 | 262 | 267 | 269 | 285 | 264 | 16 |
| CFO | 21 | 199 | 253 | 255 | 260 | 274 | 254 | 14 |
*
Results from phase 1 where n = 21. Values are reported in mOsm/kg. SD = standard deviation; FPO = freezing point osmometer; VPO = vapor pressure osmometer; SFO = simple formula osmolality (calculated); CFO = complete formula osmolality (calculated); Min. = minimum value obtained; Max. = maximum value obtained; 25% and 75% refer to percentage quartile values.