TABLE 6-8.
Hematologic Values for Normal Ferrets*
| Laboratory test | Mean | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hematocrit (%) | 52.3 | 42–61 | |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 17.0 | 15–18 | |
| RBCs (106 cells/mm3) | 9.17 | 6.8–12.2 | |
| WBCs (103 cells/mm3) | 10.1 | 4.0–19 | |
| WBCs | |||
| Lymphocytes (%) | 34.5 | 12–54 | |
| Neutrophils (%) | 58.3 | 11–84 | |
| Monocytes (%) | 4.4 | 0–9.0 | |
| Eosinophils (%) | 2.5 | 0–7.0 | |
| Basophils (%) | 0.1 | 0–2.0 | |
| Reticulocytes (%) | 4.6 | 1–14 | |
| Platelets (103 cells/mm3) | 499 | 297–910 | |
| Total protein (g/dL) | 6.0 | 5.1–7.4 | |
Values are for both sexes.
From Ryland L, Bernard S, Gorham J: A clinical guide to the pet ferret. Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet 5:25 1983, which was adapted from Thornton, et al: Lab Anim 13:119, 1979.
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