Usefulness of two commercial analysers for plasma chemistry in pigeons

A set of two biochemical analysers which is commercially available for use in animals was evaluated for the determination of alanine aminotransferase, albumin, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, aspartate aminotransferase, calciu m, cholesterol, creatine kinase, creatinine, gamma glutamyltranspeptidase, globulin, glucose, inorganic phosphate, lactate dehydrogenase, lipase, tota l bilirubin, total protein, triglycerides, urea nitrogen, uric acid, sodium , potassium and chloride concentrations in pigeon plasma. The results indic ated that the analysers are reliable for use in this bird species. Referenc e values for all parameters were established through examination of healthy pigeons.