Table 1.
Haematological and biochemistry results from an Eclectus hen (Eclectus roratus polychloros) with a 2 week history of lethargy, polyuria and polydipsia.
| Result | Reference range a | |
|---|---|---|
| Packed cell volume (%) | 33 | 45–55 |
| White cell count (× 109/L) | > 100 | 9–15 |
| Heterophils (%) | 85 | 46–70 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 14 | 23–57 |
| Monocytes (%) | 1 | 0–1 |
| Eosinophils (%) | 0 | 0–1 |
| Basophils (%) | 0 | 0–1 |
| AST | 192 | 144–339 |
| CK | 258 | 132–410 |
| Uric acid | 398 | 120–645 |
| Glucose | 16.3 | 12–22 |
| Amylase | 1225 | 562–684 |
| Calcium | 2.06 | 2.02–2.98 |
| Total protein | 40 | 45–55 |
a
Fudge AM. Laboratory Medicine: Avian and Exotic Pets. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 2000.
AST aspartate aminotransferase; CK creatine kinase.