Table 3.
Haematology and biochemistry results, case report 2: Moluccan Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccenensis).
| Result (day 1) | Result (day 10) | Reference range a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packed cell volume (%) | 42 | 37 | 41–54 |
| White cell count (× 109/L) | 51.75 | 17.5 | 8–12 |
| Heterophils (%) | 66 | 62 | 44–71 |
| Lymphocytes (%) | 31 | 36 | 19–50 |
| Monocytes (%) | 2 | 2 | 0–1 |
| Eosinophils (%) | 1 | 0 | 0–2 |
| Basophils (%) | 0 | 0 | 0–1 |
| AST | 232 | 141 | 136–366 |
| CK | 247 | 93 | 148–404 |
| Uric acid | 670 | 175 | 190–633 |
| Glucose | 13.7 | 11.5 | 11–23.5 |
| Calcium | 2.26 | 2.15 | 2.0–2.92 |
| Total protein | 42 | 34 | 25–48 |
a
Fudge AM. Laboratory Medicine: Avian and Exotic Pets. Saunders, Philadelphia, 2000.
AST aspartate aminotransferase; CK creatine kinase.