VLD 421: Veterinary Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnosis-II (0+1)

INTRODUCTION

• The kidney functions includes:
  • Removal of metabolic waste products from the bloodstream.
  • Regulating the body’s water balance, and maintaining the pH (acidity/alkalinity) of the body’s fluids.
  • Kidney produces calcitrol required for calcium metabolism.
  • It produces erythpoitein for RBC production.
  • Excretes Phosphorus and potassium ions.

•  A number of clinical laboratory tests that measure the levels of substances normally regulated by the kidneys can help to determine the cause and extent of kidney dysfunction.

• Urine and blood samples are used for these tests.