| Literature DB >> 28063744 |
Yuri A Lawrence1, Jörg M Steiner2.
Abstract
Laboratory evaluation of the hepatobiliary system has an important role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and assessment of patients with hepatobiliary diseases. Serum liver enzyme activities can be divided into markers of hepatocellular injury and cholestasis. Liver function can be assessed in several ways, including assessment of synthetic capacity, measurement of ammonia, and measurement of bile acids. It is essential to have an understanding of the performance characteristics and limitations of these tests in order to use them appropriately. This article reviews the laboratory parameters commonly used to aid diagnosing hepatobiliary disorders in dogs and cats. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Ammonia; Bile acids; Bilirubin; Hepatic enzymes; Liver disease
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28063744 DOI： 10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.11.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract ISSN： 0195-5616 Impact factor: 2.093