Types of tests:

MAT -- Titers (developing antibodies, late infection)

PCR -- Antigen (active infection)

Organs to blood

Liver: enzymes decrease if failing

-Albumin (makes protein)

-Cholesterol (makes fats)

-BUN (breaks down protein)

-Glucose (makes suga)

-AST (can be caused by muscle damage

-ALT (damage to liver, can fluctuate from toxins, stress, and bacteria)

-ALK/ALKP (bone growth, increased with age)

-GGT (Gallbladder acids)

-Total Bilirubin (in liver and red blood, elevated W/hemolosis. Serum color)

Kidney: Values increase if failing

-BUN (breaks down protein)

-Creatinine (makes energy)

-Phosphorus (found in food)

-Calcium (values decrease in late-stage. Abdorbed through intestines and disposed of via urine)

	Created by Bree Eikenberry about 3 years ago

Blood. Parts of blood. Blood values.