Table III.
Hematology Values of Normal Ferretsa
| Parameter (unit) | Observed range |
|---|---|
| WBC (103/mm3) | 1.7–13.4 |
| RBC (103/mm3) | 9.7–13.2 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 47–59 |
| Hemoglobin (gm/dl) | 14.5–18.5 |
| Total protein (gm/dl) | 6.2–7.7 |
| Neutrophils (%) | 22–75 |
| Bands (%) | 0–2 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 20–73 |
| Monocytes (%) | 0–4 |
| Eosinophils (%) | 0–3 |
| Basophils (%) | 0–1 |
Combined ranges from orbital and cardiac venipuncture of anesthetized male ferrets (Fox et al., 1986b).